Shipping container 40 feet new in Portsmouth: price range £4,000 – £5,900
Are you looking for a shipping container 40 feet new in Portsmouth (South East England)? First British Naval Base (HMNB Portsmouth — HMS Queen Elizabeth and Prince of Wales aircraft carriers), Channel Ferry Port (Brittany Ferries, P&O — Caen, Cherbourg, Le Havre, Santander). Strong defence activity. Our nearest depot partner is Portsmouth Continental Ferry Port (PO2). Delivery in 48 h from Southampton (25 km) or Marchwood. Tariff £300-£540. Naval military zones with specific authorisations required. Commercial port and Continental Ferry Port accessible.
Price for 40 feet new container in Portsmouth
Rates for Portsmouth (regional coefficient ×0.95 applied to the national grid).
| Status | Price Excl. VAT | For what use |
|---|---|---|
| Brand new standard 40-foot container | £4,200 – £6,195 | Premium storage, commerce, resale — typical use in Portsmouth: naval defence |
| Brand new high cube 40-foot container | £4,200 – £6,195 | Habitable conversion, premium office or workshop — typical use in Portsmouth: channel ferries |
| Custom colour available on direct order | £4,200 – £6,195 | Brand identity, visible project — typical use in Portsmouth: naval defence |
Indicative prices for Portsmouth (regional coefficient ×0.95, rounded up by 50 €). Excluding delivery (£250 – £900 depending on postcode). Source depot: Portsmouth Continental Ferry Port (PO2).
Why choose a 40 feet new container in Portsmouth?
Local specificity
Portsmouth is the UK's home of the Royal Navy (HMS Queen Elizabeth, HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carriers based here). Brittany Ferries route Portsmouth-Bilbao (24h crossing) is the UK's only direct ferry to Spain. Demand specialises in MOD-compliant welfare and harbour-rated reefer containers.
The dominant sectors in Portsmouth (Naval Defence (HMNB Aircraft Carriers), Channel Ferries (France, Spain), Tourism (HMS Victory, D-Day), Aerospace (BAE Rolls Royce)) have recurring needs for 40 feet shipping containers for naval defence: temporary construction site storage, site accommodation units, archives, equipment.
Population: 210,000 inhabitants · County HAM (Hampshire) · Region South East England.
Delivery to Portsmouth
Postcodes served: PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5.
Lead time from Portsmouth Continental Ferry Port (PO2): 5-10 working days.
Delivery in 48 h from Southampton (25 km) or Marchwood. Tariff £300-£540. Naval military zones with specific authorisations required. Commercial port and Continental Ferry Port accessible.
Estimated delivery cost: £250 to £900 depending on your postcode.
Frequently Asked Questions — 40 feet shipping container in Portsmouth
What is the delivery cost for a 40 feet shipping container to Portsmouth?+
Delivery costs range from £250 to £800 depending on your postcode (PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4…) and distance from the depot Portsmouth Continental Ferry Port (PO2). Delivery in 48 h from Southampton (25 km) or Marchwood. Tariff £300-£540. Naval military zones with specific authorisations required. Commercial port and Continental Ferry Port accessible. Standard lead time: 5-10 working days.
Is there a container depot for 40 feet near Portsmouth?+
Yes — the nearest partner depot for 40 feet new is Portsmouth Continental Ferry Port (PO2). Towns served around Portsmouth without surcharge: Gosport, Fareham, Havant, Waterlooville. For other towns within Hampshire, a per-kilometre surcharge applies based on road distance.
What is the regional price coefficient for Portsmouth?+
Pricing for Portsmouth is adjusted by a regional coefficient of ×0.95 (national average = 1.00). Against a national range of £4,410 – £6,510, the local estimate for Portsmouth works out to £4,200 – £6,195. This coefficient reflects regional logistics costs, demand from local sectors (notably naval defence), and depot stock availability nearby.
Which neighbouring towns are served from the same depot as Portsmouth?+
From the Portsmouth Continental Ferry Port (PO2) depot, we deliver to Portsmouth and the neighbouring towns: Gosport, Fareham, Havant, Waterlooville. Any other town in Hampshire remains accessible with a per-kilometre surcharge based on road distance. To check availability for your postcode (PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4…), request a free quote in just a few clicks.
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