Shipping container refrigerated container used in Birmingham: price range £5,500 – £13,000
Are you looking for a shipping container refrigerated container used in Birmingham (West Midlands)? Second city of the United Kingdom, historical heart of the automotive industry (JLR Castle Bromwich, Solihull). Central logistics hub (DIRFT in Daventry), strong demand for construction (HS2 Curzon Street, Smithfield). Our nearest depot partner is Birmingham International Freight Terminal. Delivery within 48 h from DIRFT or Birmingham International Freight. Tariff £280-500. Clean Air Zone Birmingham active since 2021, Bullring and Jewellery Quarter with restrictions, periphery M6/M42 excellent.
Price for refrigerated container used container in Birmingham
Rates for Birmingham (regional coefficient ×1.00 applied to the national grid).
| Status | Price Excl. VAT | For what use |
|---|---|---|
| Grade A used reefer 20 feet | £5,775 – £13,650 | Agro, event, pharma moderate volume — typical use in Birmingham: automotive |
| Grade A used reefer 40 feet | £5,775 – £13,650 | Agro, long-term rental, cold workshop — typical use in Birmingham: logistics |
| Grade A used high cube reefer 40 feet | £5,775 – £13,650 | Pharma, premium agro, dual-temp — typical use in Birmingham: automotive |
Indicative prices for Birmingham (regional coefficient ×1.00, rounded up by 50 €). Excluding delivery (£250 – £900 depending on postcode). Source depot: Birmingham International Freight Terminal.
Why choose a refrigerated container used container in Birmingham?
Local specificity
Le chantier HS2 phase 1 (London-Birmingham) consomme actuellement plus de 200 conteneurs bases vie sur les sites West Midlands, faisant du marché local le 2e plus tendu UK après Greater London.
The dominant sectors in Birmingham (Automotive (JLR, Aston Martin nearby), Logistics (DIRFT, Birmingham IFreight), Construction (HS2 Curzon Street), Aerospace (Rolls-Royce Coventry nearby)) have recurring needs for refrigerated container shipping containers for automotive: temporary construction site storage, site accommodation units, archives, equipment.
Population: 1,150,000 inhabitants · Department WMD (West Midlands) · Region West Midlands.
Delivery to Birmingham
Postcodes served: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5.
Lead time from Birmingham International Freight Terminal: 5-10 working days.
Delivery within 48 h from DIRFT or Birmingham International Freight. Tariff £280-500. Clean Air Zone Birmingham active since 2021, Bullring and Jewellery Quarter with restrictions, periphery M6/M42 excellent.
Estimated delivery cost: £250 to £900 depending on your postcode.
Frequently Asked Questions — refrigerated container shipping container in Birmingham
Which brand of refrigeration unit to prefer?+
Carrier Transicold (global leader) and Thermo King are reliable: parts available, technicians trained throughout Europe. Daikin (Japan) is excellent but less support in the UK. MCI ages poorly. Ask for the year of manufacture (ideally < 10 years).
How much electricity does a reefer consume?+
At -18 °C in continuous operation: 6-8 kWh (40 feet), 4-6 kWh (20 feet). For long-term rental, expect €80-150/day for national grid consumption. With generator set: add fuel (~20 L/24h).
Can a used reefer do dual-temp (two zones)?+
Some 40 feet reefers (one removable internal partition) allow dual-temp. For example, +4 °C and -18 °C in the same container. Additional cost ~15-25 % vs single-zone. Relevant for event caterers or multi-product pharma.
What is the delivery cost for a refrigerated container shipping container to Birmingham?+
Delivery costs range from €250 to €900 depending on your postcode (B1, B2, B3, B4…) and distance from the depot Birmingham International Freight Terminal. Delivery within 48 h from DIRFT or Birmingham International Freight. Tariff £280-500. Clean Air Zone Birmingham active since 2021, Bullring and Jewellery Quarter with restrictions, periphery M6/M42 excellent. Standard lead time: 5-10 working days.
Is there a container depot for refrigerated container near Birmingham?+
Yes — the nearest partner depot for refrigerated container used is Birmingham International Freight Terminal. The nearby towns served without additional cost around Birmingham: Solihull, Wolverhampton, Coventry, Walsall. For other cities in the West Midlands, a kilometre charge will be added according to road distance.
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