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 and London Gateway together handle more than 50 % of UK container traffic, ensuring Southampton has one of the best-supplied stocks of Class A/B used containers in 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 · County 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
What is the delivery cost for a 40 feet shipping container to Southampton?+
Delivery costs range from £250 to £800 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). Towns served around Southampton without surcharge: Eastleigh, Romsey, Totton, Hythe. For other towns within Hampshire, a per-kilometre surcharge applies based on road distance.
What is the regional price coefficient for Southampton?+
Pricing for Southampton is adjusted by a regional coefficient of ×1.00 (national average = 1.00). Against a national range of £1,995 – £3,990, the local estimate for Southampton works out to £1,995 – £3,990. This coefficient reflects regional logistics costs, demand from local sectors (notably cruises), and depot stock availability nearby.
Which neighbouring towns are served from the same depot as Southampton?+
From the DP World Southampton (SO14) depot, we deliver to Southampton and the neighbouring towns: Eastleigh, Romsey, Totton, Hythe. Any other town in Hampshire remains accessible with a per-kilometre surcharge based on road distance. To check availability for your postcode (SO14, SO15, SO16, SO17…), request a free quote in just a few clicks.
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