Shipping container 40 feet used in London: price range £2,300 – £4,550
Are you looking for a shipping container 40 feet used in London (Greater London)? Global financial hub (City), tech district (Shoreditch), leading tourism and culture. Strong event demand, ongoing construction industry activity (Crossrail Elizabeth Line, HS2). Market affected by Brexit (enhanced customs formalities since 2021). Our nearest depot partner is London Gateway port (Thurrock) ou Tilbury. Delivery 48-72 h from London Gateway or Tilbury. Rate £400-£800. ULEZ and Congestion Charge active 24/7, extended pedestrian zones. Prefer Euro 6 trucks and drop-off in M25 perimeter.
Price for 40 feet used container in London
Rates for London (regional coefficient ×1.20 applied to the national grid).
| Status | Price Excl. VAT | For what use |
|---|---|---|
| 40 feet standard class A | £3,675 – £4,778 | Volume storage, entry-level fit-out — typical use in London: finance |
| 40 feet standard class B/C | £2,415 – £4,043 | Invisible storage, back of construction site — typical use in London: tech |
| 40 feet high cube class A | £4,043 – £5,303 | Habitable fit-out, office, workshop — typical use in London: finance |
Indicative prices for London (regional coefficient ×1.20, rounded up by 50 €). Excluding delivery (£250 – £900 depending on postcode). Source depot: London Gateway port (Thurrock) ou Tilbury.
Why choose a 40 feet used container in London?
Local specificity
London Gateway, ouvert en 2013, est le port à conteneurs UK le plus moderne et reçoit directement les ULCV (>20 000 EVP). Stock conteneurs très disponible mais coût livraison Greater London parmi les plus élevés d'Europe.
The dominant sectors in London (Finance (City, Canary Wharf), Tech (Shoreditch, King's Cross), Tourism and creative industries, Construction industry (Crossrail, HS2)) have recurring needs for 40 feet shipping containers for finance: temporary construction site storage, site accommodation units, archives, equipment.
Population: 8,900,000 inhabitants · Department LDN (Greater London) · Region Greater London.
Delivery to London
Postcodes served: EC1A, WC1, SW1A, E1, N1.
Lead time from London Gateway port (Thurrock) ou Tilbury: 5-10 working days.
Delivery 48-72 h from London Gateway or Tilbury. Rate £400-£800. ULEZ and Congestion Charge active 24/7, extended pedestrian zones. Prefer Euro 6 trucks and drop-off in M25 perimeter.
Estimated delivery cost: £250 to £900 depending on your postcode.
Frequently Asked Questions — 40 feet shipping container in London
Standard or high cube: how to choose?+
Standard (2.39 m interior) is sufficient for storing palletised equipment. High cube (2.69 m) is essential when there is habitable fit-out, office, perceived ceiling height. +300 to +500 € for the HC, generally cost-effective.
Does a 40-foot container fit on all sites?+
Load-bearing surface (concrete, compacted gravel 30 cm, wooden longrines). Minimum area 13 m × 3 m. Access for truck crane: 22 m of free length, 4 m width, 4.5 m height. If you have an uneven terrain, plan a preliminary levelling.
What is the price difference between used 20-foot and 40-foot containers?+
A 40-foot container costs 30-40% more but offers DOUBLE the volume. Per cubic metre, the 40-foot is ~25% cheaper. Prefer one 40-foot over two 20-foot if usage is unified (single space).
What is the delivery cost for a 40 feet shipping container to London?+
Delivery costs range from €250 to €900 depending on your postcode (EC1A, WC1, SW1A, E1…) and distance from the depot London Gateway port (Thurrock) ou Tilbury. Delivery 48-72 h from London Gateway or Tilbury. Rate £400-£800. ULEZ and Congestion Charge active 24/7, extended pedestrian zones. Prefer Euro 6 trucks and drop-off in M25 perimeter. Standard lead time: 5-10 working days.
Is there a container depot for 40 feet near London?+
Yes — the nearest partner depot for 40 feet used is London Gateway port (Thurrock) ou Tilbury. The nearby towns served without additional cost around London: Croydon, Bromley, Barnet, Ealing. For other cities in the Greater London, a kilometre charge will be added according to road distance.
Receive 5 quotes for your 40 feet container in London
Supplier partners delivering to London and Greater London. Response within 48 hours.