New vs Used Shipping Containers — Which Should You Buy?
Honest comparison of one-trip (new) versus used grades A, B, and C. When each one makes sense — and when it really doesn't matter.
Coming soonStraight answers from Phil Cambridge — 30 years in the container trade. Prices, buying advice, conversion guides, and everything in between.
Honest comparison of one-trip (new) versus used grades A, B, and C. When each one makes sense — and when it really doesn't matter.
Coming soonShort-term hire or outright purchase? The break-even point most suppliers won't tell you, and when each option makes financial sense.
Coming soonEverything you need to know about container office conversions — cost, planning permission, insulation, electrics, and what Phil builds.
Phil's 30-year inspection checklist — what to look for on the doors, floors, roof, and seals before you commit to a purchase.
UK container prices by size and grade: used 20ft (Grade A) from £1,250, new 20ft from £1,850, 40ft from £1,450. Updated May 2026.
Call Phil directly on 020 8226 0007 or use the contact form. Thirty years in the trade — if he doesn't know it, he'll tell you that too.