One trip · United Kingdom
One trip shipping container prices in the UK
Estimated range
£3,360 – £18,900
One trip is the middle path: built in Asia, one laden crossing, then sold on arrival — near-new without the lead time or price of factory-order stock.
| All container types | One trip | Used | New (factory) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20ft shipping container | £3,360 – £4,095 | £1,470 – £2,940 | £3,780 – £4,725 |
| 40ft shipping container | £4,095 – £5,670 | £1,995 – £3,990 | £4,410 – £6,510 |
| Refrigerated container | £9,975 – £18,900 | £5,775 – £13,650 | £8,925 – £26,250 |
| High cube container | £4,410 – £5,670 | £2,205 – £4,410 | £4,725 – £6,510 |
| Open top container | £2,310 – £5,040 | £3,990 – £7,140 | |
| Flat rack container | £3,360 – £8,400 | £6,825 – £13,125 | |
| Tank container | £9,450 – £36,750 |
One trip
A one trip container leaves the factory, carries a single cargo to Europe and is sold on arrival. Light handling marks are possible, nothing more: sound floor, fresh seals, recent CSC plate. It is the condition most private buyers and converters ask for — the look of new with the availability of used.
- “One trip” is not a standard: ask the seller to confirm a single laden voyage.
- Light handling marks are normal; a marked floor or tired seals are not.
- Compare with the seller's recent used stock — if the gap is small, one trip wins.
Advertised prices we recorded1
Unless a supplier states otherwise, UK prices are shown excluding VAT, ex-depot and without delivery. For hire, add delivery and collection to the weekly rate: transport can cost more than several months of rent. Each price also concerns a container in a particular condition. Use it as a guide, then ask for the total for your project.
| Supplier | Product | All container types | Price | Recorded on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Containers | Conteneur 20 pieds neuf One Trip certifié ISO | 20ft shipping container | £1,845HT |
Frequently asked questions
One trip or new — what is the difference?
New is ordered from the factory and delivered after production; one trip is already in Europe with a single crossing behind it. Alike to the eye — rarely on calendar or price.
Is one trip the same as “once-used”?
Yes — one trip, one way and once-used all describe the same trade condition: a single laden voyage from the factory.