Cambridge shipping containers

Cambridge shipping containers is a UK-based supplier offering shipping containers for sale and hire in various sizes and conditions. The service includes container conversions for offices, workshops, and retail spaces, along with bulk trade deals. It caters to businesses and individuals needing storage, construction, or commercial space solutions.

The business operates with a single owner, Phil, who answers calls directly without a call centre or sales team. This structure allows him to quote full delivered prices upfront, including HIAB delivery, before anything moves. He sources stock at trade prices and passes savings directly to customers, avoiding showroom overheads.

A new one-trip 20ft container costs from £1,850 + VAT, which is £2,220 including VAT. This variant has been shipped only once from Asia and is considered effectively brand new. It is priced higher than used Grade A containers, which start from £1,550 + VAT.

A used Grade A 20ft container starts from £1,550 + VAT, totaling £1,860 including VAT. These units are wind and watertight with only minor surface rust, making them suitable for storage visible to neighbours or customers. They are graded at the depot before any quote is given.

Phil Cambridge has been in the container trade for 30 years, starting three decades ago. He has sourced, delivered, modified, hired, and collected containers throughout this period. The company describes itself as having 30 years in the trade with a consistent single-point-of-contact approach.

Deliveries to South East England, including London, Kent, Essex, and Surrey, take 3 to 5 working days from order confirmation. This region is the company's home territory and receives the most deliveries in the UK. The delivery is handled by a ULEZ-compliant HIAB lorry across Greater London.

Scotland, including Glasgow and Edinburgh, also receives deliveries within 3 to 5 working days. However, remote Scottish Highlands and islands add an extra 2 to 3 days to the delivery time. Real stock is held at the Glasgow and Grangemouth depots for these areas.

North England, covering Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, and Sheffield, operates within the standard 3 to 5 working day band. Phil has been running the north for over 30 years, with a dedicated North England Hub for delivery information. The process includes a driver calling 30 minutes to an hour before arrival.

The Midlands, including Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester, and Nottingham, are covered inside the standard 3 to 5 working day band. A Midlands Hub provides regional delivery information for both the West and East Midlands. The service uses a depot network to reach these locations efficiently.

Bristol and the surrounding South West locations are covered via the company's UK depot network. Deliveries to this area take 3 to 5 working days from order confirmation. The regional hub consolidates all South West delivery information for customers.

Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, and rural Wales are covered via the company's network. Deliveries to Wales take 3 to 5 working days from order confirmation. The service ensures coverage across the entire Welsh region.

Cambridgeshire and East Anglia delivery takes 3 to 5 working days from order confirmation. The company also covers Essex, including Chelmsford and Colchester, within the same timeframe. This area is part of the broader South East delivery zone.

Birmingham and the West Midlands, including Wolverhampton and Coventry, are covered within the standard 3 to 5 working day band. The service uses a regional hub to manage deliveries for the full West Midlands area. The process ensures timely arrival for construction and storage sites.

Sheffield and the South Yorkshire area, including Rotherham and Barnsley, are covered within the standard 3 to 5 working day band. The service also extends to York and North Yorkshire, including the Vale of York. A dedicated hub manages delivery information for these northern locations.

Tyne and Wear, Northumberland, and Sunderland are covered within the standard 3 to 5 working day band. The service also reaches Newcastle and the surrounding areas. Phil has been making the Scotland run for 30 years, ensuring consistent service across the North.