Shipping container 40 feet used in Northampton: price range £1,750 – £3,500
Are you looking for a shipping container 40 feet used in Northampton (East Midlands)? UK capital of historic luxury shoemaking (Church's, Crockett & Jones, Edward Green). Major logistics hub: DIRFT (Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal) nearby — n°1 UK rail-road hub. Our nearest depot partner is DIRFT Daventry (NN6). Delivery 24 h from DIRFT Daventry (15 km) or Magna Park Lutterworth. Rate £300-500. No CAZ. M1/A14 strategic junction. Daventry: open 24/7.
Price for 40 feet used container in Northampton
Rates for Northampton (regional coefficient ×0.92 applied to the national grid).
| Status | Price Excl. VAT | For what use |
|---|---|---|
| 40 feet standard class A | £2,783 – £3,675 | Volume storage, entry-level fit-out — typical use in Northampton: logistics |
| 40 feet standard class B/C | £1,838 – £3,098 | Invisible storage, back of construction site — typical use in Northampton: luxury shoemaking |
| 40 feet high cube class A | £3,098 – £4,043 | Habitable fit-out, office, workshop — typical use in Northampton: logistics |
Indicative prices for Northampton (regional coefficient ×0.92, rounded up by 50 €). Excluding delivery (£250 – £900 depending on postcode). Source depot: DIRFT Daventry (NN6).
Why choose a 40 feet used container in Northampton?
Local specificity
DIRFT Daventry handles more than 350,000 TEU/year and is the only UK terminal where maritime containers can be loaded directly onto train with no truck transhipment — Northampton supply delay reduced to 24h.
The dominant sectors in Northampton (Logistics (DIRFT — n°1 UK rail-road), Luxury shoemaking (Church's, Crockett & Jones), E-commerce distribution (Amazon), Manufacturing industry) have recurring needs for 40 feet shipping containers for logistics: temporary construction site storage, site accommodation units, archives, equipment.
Population: 220,000 inhabitants · Department NTH (Northamptonshire) · Region East Midlands.
Delivery to Northampton
Postcodes served: NN1, NN2, NN3, NN4, NN5.
Lead time from DIRFT Daventry (NN6): 5-10 working days.
Delivery 24 h from DIRFT Daventry (15 km) or Magna Park Lutterworth. Rate £300-500. No CAZ. M1/A14 strategic junction. Daventry: open 24/7.
Estimated delivery cost: £250 to £900 depending on your postcode.
Frequently Asked Questions — 40 feet shipping container in Northampton
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 Northampton?+
Delivery costs range from €250 to €900 depending on your postcode (NN1, NN2, NN3, NN4…) and distance from the depot DIRFT Daventry (NN6). Delivery 24 h from DIRFT Daventry (15 km) or Magna Park Lutterworth. Rate £300-500. No CAZ. M1/A14 strategic junction. Daventry: open 24/7. Standard lead time: 5-10 working days.
Is there a container depot for 40 feet near Northampton?+
Yes — the nearest partner depot for 40 feet used is DIRFT Daventry (NN6). The nearby towns served without additional cost around Northampton: Daventry, Wellingborough, Kettering, Rugby. For other cities in the Northamptonshire, a kilometre charge will be added according to road distance.
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