Shipping container refrigerated container used in Cardiff: price range £5,250 – £12,350
Are you looking for a shipping container refrigerated container used in Cardiff (Wales)? Capital of Wales, media (BBC Wales, S4C), strong construction programme (Cardiff Bay regeneration, Senedd, South Wales Metro). Principality Stadium (80,000 seats — Rugby World Cup venue). Our nearest depot partner is Cardiff Port Queen Alexandra Dock (CF10). Delivery in 48-72 h from Newport or Bristol. Rate £300-£540. Congestion Charge expected, centre with restrictions. Industrial zones (Cardiff Gate, Treforest) accessible via M4.
Price for refrigerated container used container in Cardiff
Rates for Cardiff (regional coefficient ×0.95 applied to the national grid).
| Status | Price Excl. VAT | For what use |
|---|---|---|
| Grade A used reefer 20 feet | £5,513 – £12,968 | Agro, event, pharma moderate volume — typical use in Cardiff: media |
| Grade A used reefer 40 feet | £5,513 – £12,968 | Agro, long-term rental, cold workshop — typical use in Cardiff: construction industry |
| Grade A used high cube reefer 40 feet | £5,513 – £12,968 | Pharma, premium agro, dual-temp — typical use in Cardiff: media |
Indicative prices for Cardiff (regional coefficient ×0.95, rounded up by 50 €). Excluding delivery (£250 – £900 depending on postcode). Source depot: Cardiff Port Queen Alexandra Dock (CF10).
Why choose a refrigerated container used container in Cardiff?
The dominant sectors in Cardiff (Media (BBC Wales, S4C), Construction industry (Cardiff Bay, metro), Finance and public services (National Assembly), Sports tourism) have recurring needs for refrigerated container shipping containers for media: temporary construction site storage, site accommodation units, archives, equipment.
Population: 365,000 inhabitants · Department WLS (Cardiff) · Region Wales.
Delivery to Cardiff
Postcodes served: CF10, CF11, CF14, CF24, CF5.
Lead time from Cardiff Port Queen Alexandra Dock (CF10): 5-10 working days.
Delivery in 48-72 h from Newport or Bristol. Rate £300-£540. Congestion Charge expected, centre with restrictions. Industrial zones (Cardiff Gate, Treforest) accessible via M4.
Estimated delivery cost: £250 to £900 depending on your postcode.
Frequently Asked Questions — refrigerated container shipping container in Cardiff
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 Cardiff?+
Delivery costs range from €250 to €900 depending on your postcode (CF10, CF11, CF14, CF24…) and distance from the depot Cardiff Port Queen Alexandra Dock (CF10). Delivery in 48-72 h from Newport or Bristol. Rate £300-£540. Congestion Charge expected, centre with restrictions. Industrial zones (Cardiff Gate, Treforest) accessible via M4. Standard lead time: 5-10 working days.
Is there a container depot for refrigerated container near Cardiff?+
Yes — the nearest partner depot for refrigerated container used is Cardiff Port Queen Alexandra Dock (CF10). The nearby towns served without additional cost around Cardiff: Newport, Barry, Caerphilly, Penarth. For other cities in the Cardiff, a kilometre charge will be added according to road distance.
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