Shipping container 40 feet new in Southampton: price range £4,200 – £6,200
Are you looking for a shipping container 40 feet new in Southampton (South East England)? Second largest cruise port globally (Carnival, MSC, P&O — 500 calls/year), cross-Channel ferry hub (Continental, Isle of Wight), Ford Transit assembly. Strong demand for reefer and event storage. Our nearest depot partner is DP World Southampton (SO14). Delivery within 48 hours from Southampton port or Marchwood Military. Rate £300 to £540. Port zones accessible 24/7 with badge. Constrained centre, M3/M27 motorway fluid.
Price for 40 feet new container in Southampton
Rates for Southampton (regional coefficient ×1.00 applied to the national grid).
| Status | Price Excl. VAT | For what use |
|---|---|---|
| Brand new standard 40-foot container | £4,410 – £6,510 | Premium storage, commerce, resale — typical use in Southampton: cruises |
| Brand new high cube 40-foot container | £4,410 – £6,510 | Habitable conversion, premium office or workshop — typical use in Southampton: channel ferry |
| Custom colour available on direct order | £4,410 – £6,510 | Brand identity, visible project — typical use in Southampton: cruises |
Indicative prices for Southampton (regional coefficient ×1.00, rounded up by 50 €). Excluding delivery (£250 – £900 depending on postcode). Source depot: DP World Southampton (SO14).
Why choose a 40 feet new container in Southampton?
Local specificity
DP World Southampton et London Gateway forment ensemble plus de 50 % du trafic conteneurs UK, garantissant à Southampton un stock d'occasion classe A/B parmi les plus fournis d'Europe.
The dominant sectors in Southampton (Cruises (2nd largest port in the world), Channel ferry, Automotive (Ford Transit), Defence (Marchwood Military Port)) have recurring needs for 40 feet shipping containers for cruises: temporary construction site storage, site accommodation units, archives, equipment.
Population: 255,000 inhabitants · Department HAM (Hampshire) · Region South East England.
Delivery to Southampton
Postcodes served: SO14, SO15, SO16, SO17, SO19.
Lead time from DP World Southampton (SO14): 5-10 working days.
Delivery within 48 hours from Southampton port or Marchwood Military. Rate £300 to £540. Port zones accessible 24/7 with badge. Constrained centre, M3/M27 motorway fluid.
Estimated delivery cost: £250 to £900 depending on your postcode.
Frequently Asked Questions — 40 feet shipping container in Southampton
Standard or high cube new: are 30 cm worth £500?+
Yes, when there is interior conversion: 2.69 m of internal height (HC) vs 2.39 m (standard) changes the perception of space. For pure palletised equipment storage, standard is sufficient.
Does a new 40-foot container include basic options?+
Yes: watertight doors, 28 mm floor, passive ventilation, CSC plate, RAL 5010 or 7016 paint. Additional options: pre-made side openings (+£800), electrical connection (+£1,200), insulation kit (+£2,000).
Lead time for a new 40-foot container in the UK?+
5-10 days in stock (Felixstowe, Southampton, London Gateway). 8-14 weeks direct factory order (per container or per batch). Anticipate if you need a specific colour or options.
What is the delivery cost for a 40 feet shipping container to Southampton?+
Delivery costs range from €250 to €900 depending on your postcode (SO14, SO15, SO16, SO17…) and distance from the depot DP World Southampton (SO14). Delivery within 48 hours from Southampton port or Marchwood Military. Rate £300 to £540. Port zones accessible 24/7 with badge. Constrained centre, M3/M27 motorway fluid. Standard lead time: 5-10 working days.
Is there a container depot for 40 feet near Southampton?+
Yes — the nearest partner depot for 40 feet new is DP World Southampton (SO14). The nearby towns served without additional cost around Southampton: Eastleigh, Romsey, Totton, Hythe. For other cities in the Hampshire, a kilometre charge will be added according to road distance.
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