Shipping container 40 feet used in Southampton: price range £1,900 – £3,800
Are you looking for a shipping container 40 feet used 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 used container in Southampton
Rates for Southampton (regional coefficient ×1.00 applied to the national grid).
| Status | Price Excl. VAT | For what use |
|---|---|---|
| 40 feet standard class A | £3,045 – £3,990 | Volume storage, entry-level fit-out — typical use in Southampton: cruises |
| 40 feet standard class B/C | £1,995 – £3,360 | Invisible storage, back of construction site — typical use in Southampton: channel ferry |
| 40 feet high cube class A | £3,360 – £4,410 | Habitable fit-out, office, workshop — 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 used 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: 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 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 used 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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