One-trip 20-foot container: near-new appearance, reduced price
A container sold as ‘one trip’ has generally completed a first sea shipment. Verify the route, duration and actual condition in the documents and recent photos; the label guarantees neither cleanliness, absence of handling marks nor a price advantage. Price and resale value depend on condition, equipment, maintenance and the market. Compare itemised quotations without assuming fixed savings or depreciation.
Price 2026 by status
A container sold as ‘one trip’ has generally completed a first sea shipment. Verify the route, duration and actual condition in the documents and recent photos; the label guarantees neither cleanliness, absence of handling marks nor a price advantage. Price and resale value depend on condition, equipment, maintenance and the market. Compare itemised quotations without assuming fixed savings or depreciation.
| Status | Price Excl. VAT | For what use |
|---|---|---|
| Standard one-trip | £1,607 – £2,835 | Habitable conversion, commercial use, premium site cabin |
| One-trip with openings | £1,757 – £3,071 | Container already prepared for conversion |
Excluding delivery. Availability varies by arrival port (Felixstowe > Southampton > London Gateway).
For whom?
Price and resale value depend on condition, equipment, maintenance and the market. Compare itemised quotations without assuming fixed savings or depreciation.
Key points to remember
- Check the paint, seals, doors and floor on the offered unit.
- CSC transport: check the plate, condition and periodic examination or approved ACEP programme.
- Price and resale value depend on condition, equipment, maintenance and the market. Compare itemised quotations without assuming fixed savings or depreciation.
- Mainly available in RAL 5010 (blue) or RAL 7016 (grey)
- WWT (Wind & Water Tight) describes a condition advertised as wind and water tight. Check the roof, doors and seals; ask for the condition on delivery and any commercial warranty, duration and exclusions to be written in the quote. A WWT or grade A/B label alone does not create a contractual warranty.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to recognise a genuine one-trip from a fake?+
Request the unit’s identification number, purchase and transport records, and recent photos of the plate, doors and floor. A recent CSC plate date, owner prefix or light-coloured floor does not alone prove the number of voyages, manufacturer or actual condition. Obtain written confirmation of the stated history.
Why buy a one-trip rather than new?+
Ask for the commercial warranty in writing: duration, covered parts, exclusions and claims procedure. Advertised condition and a commercial grade do not automatically guarantee identical coverage from every supplier.
Geographical availability of one-trip?+
Availability depends on supplier, size, condition, colour and selected depot. Request identification of the available container, a delivery date and written reservation terms. This page has no monthly port-arrival volumes or guaranteed ordering lead time. Colour availability and lead time depend on the seller, required condition and any repainting. Have stock and the delivery date confirmed in the quote.
What depreciation on resale?+
There is no fixed depreciation: resale depends on actual condition, equipment, maintenance and the market when you sell. Keep the photos and delivery documents, they help when reselling.
Receive up to 5 quotes subject to supplier availability
Your request may be sent to up to 5 matching partners, subject to availability. Quote numbers and timing depend on suppliers; confirm their terms in writing.