How much does a shipping container cost?

A used 20ft container (Grade A) starts from £1,250 delivered. A new 20ft from £1,850. 40ft containers start from £1,450 used or £2,950 new. Price depends on size, condition (new or used), and delivery distance from our Kent yard.

Do you deliver UK-wide?

Yes. We deliver from our Kent yard to anywhere in mainland UK by HIAB crane lorry. London and the South East are typically 1–3 days. Most UK deliveries take 3–7 working days from order. The driver calls an hour before arriving.

Do I need planning permission for a shipping container?

For most temporary uses — storage, site offices under 28 days — planning permission isn't usually required in England. For longer-term use on residential land, you may need permitted development approval. Call Phil to discuss your specific situation.

What sizes are available?

We stock 8ft, 10ft, 20ft, and 40ft containers in standard and high cube heights. We also carry side-opening and open-top variants. Stock changes regularly — call Phil on 020 8226 0007 for current availability.

Can a container be delivered to a residential address?

Yes — including over grass and down narrow driveways. The HIAB crane can position containers in gardens, smallholdings, and restricted-access sites. Phil discusses access requirements before booking so there are no delivery-day surprises.

How long does delivery take after ordering?

Typically 3–7 working days. The South East and London are often 1–3 days. Phil confirms your window when you order. The driver calls an hour before arrival.

Shipping Containers for Sale & Hire — UK-Wide HIAB Delivery

Name: Cambridge Shipping Containers Global Ltd
Address: 7 Harcourt Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 8AQ, GB
Telephone: 020 8226 0007
Price range: ££

Direct from Phil. 30 years in the trade, priced upfront, one person from first call to delivery on site.

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Priced upfront

Phil gives you the full delivered price before anything moves. No surcharges, no surprises on the day.

30+ years in the trade

Phil knows what a good container looks like and where to source one cheaper than the big traders.

Call the owner direct.

No call handlers, no ticket systems — the man with 30 years' experience answers.

UK-wide HIAB delivery

Driver phones an hour before, sites it just where you want, leaves only when you're happy.

What We Do

Sale, hire, and conversions — direct from Phil, UK-wide.

Buy a Container

New and used 20ft and 40ft containers in stock. From £1,250 delivered UK-wide by HIAB.

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Hire a Container

Short and long-term container hire. 20ft storage from £14/week, office from £49/week. Delivered and collected.

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Container Conversions

Offices, classrooms, cafés, kiosks, and more. Built to your specification, delivered nationwide.

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Container Types We Supply

From standard dry storage to refrigerated units — call Phil to check current stock.

Standard Dry Container

20ft and 40ft. The workhorse — general storage, sale, and base for most conversions.

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Best for conversions

High Cube Container

30cm taller than standard. Preferred for office and classroom conversions — more headroom.

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Open Top Container

Removable roof for loading oversized cargo. Available in 20ft and 40ft.

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Flat Rack Container

Collapsible sides for heavy machinery, vehicles, and oversized loads.

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Refrigerated (Reefer)

Temperature-controlled from -25°C to +25°C. Food-grade interiors.

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Anti-Vandal Container

Reinforced steel, recessed hinges, hardened locking bars. Site security.

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30+

Years in the trade

UK-wide

HIAB delivery

Priced

Upfront — no surprises on the day

★★★★★

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Conversion Projects

Offices, classrooms, cafés, kiosks and more — built to your spec from our Kent yard.

Office Insulated, lit, powered — from £5,000

Classroom Smart board, LED lighting, safe for school sites

Café Plumbing, ventilation, serving hatch

Workshop Epoxy floor, workbenches, roller-shutter option

Kiosk Serving hatch, branded paintwork, electrics

Gym Rubber flooring, mirrored walls, ventilation

Retail Fold-out doors, display lighting, branded finish

Bespoke Any conversion, any size — quoted in writing

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Why CS Containers?

Phil Cambridge has been in the container trade for over 30 years. He started CS Containers because he was tired of watching customers get burned — overcharged by traders with big showrooms and call centres, or scammed by sellers who take a deposit and disappear.

When you call CS Containers, Phil picks up. He knows what a good container looks like and where to source one at trade price. He's not running a call centre — he answers his own phone.

Phil quotes the full delivered price upfront — what you agree is what you pay. Standard trade terms: payment confirms your order and books the delivery. No surprise charges on the day, no haggling at the kerbside.

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Customers Who've Used Phil

"A great experience with Cambridge Shipping Containers Global. Professional, efficient, and reliable. A special thank you to Philip, who was incredibly helpful throughout — responsive, knowledgeable, and went the extra mile."

Jermaine C.

February 2026 · Google

"So easy! We bought 2 new containers to house delicate equipment in, and are renting another for storage. We were worried about access, but Phil sent someone round to check and make sure we could get them where we wanted them. Top job!"

Matthew P.

March 2026 · Google

"I recently had a 40ft container converted into an office for me by this company and to say I'm happy with the outcome is an understatement. I highly recommend Cambridge Shipping Containers Global — especially Phil, who was always there when I had any questions."

Becky H.

March 2026 · Google

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