How do the rates compare to a regular business loan?

Asset finance on a container is usually competitive with — and often better than — a generic business loan, because the container itself is the security. Phil can give you a realistic indication on the call before you commit to a credit search.

It varies by your circumstances and the term length. Some customers put nothing down; others choose to put a deposit in to bring monthly payments down. Phil will walk through the numbers when he quotes.

How long does approval take?

Typically a few working days from sending across the basic information. Phil flags any obvious blockers up front so you don't waste a credit search if it's unlikely to land.

Can I finance a used container, or only new?

Both are usually fine. Used containers are common on finance — Phil grades them himself before quoting so the asset value is realistic for the lender.

I'm a sole trader / limited company / individual buyer — does that matter?

It affects the form of finance available. Limited companies usually get the cleanest options; sole traders are common too; finance for individual private buyers is more limited. Phil will tell you on the call which routes are open to you.

What if I'd rather just pay cash?

That's fine — the cash route stays exactly as it is. Phil only arranges finance if you want him to. The finance conversation doesn't slow down a cash quote.

Spread the Cost — Container Finance Through Phil

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

Asset finance available on container purchases. One conversation, one contact — Phil arranges the finance the same way he arranges the container.

Call Phil: 020 8226 0007

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.

How Container Finance Works Through Phil

You don't go off and find a finance company on your own. Phil already has the relationship. You tell him the spec and how long you'd like to spread the cost — he comes back with a finance quote alongside the cash quote.

1. Tell Phil the Spec & Term

Size, condition, delivery date, and roughly how many months or years you'd like to spread the cost over. That's all the information needed to start.

2. Phil Gets You a Finance Quote

Phil pulls rates from his finance partner and sends you the figures — monthly payment, total cost, term length. No commitment to proceed at this stage.

3. Sign + Delivery as Usual

Once approved, the container delivery is identical to a cash buy — Phil's HIAB driver, same delivery window, same site visit. The finance just runs in the background.

What You Can Finance

Container Purchases

Any size — 10ft, 20ft, 40ft, 40ft High Cube. New (one-trip) or used (Grade A / B / C). Phil's finance partner handles all of these as standard asset finance.

Hire Agreements

Hire is paid weekly direct to Phil — no finance is needed for hire. If you're not sure whether buying or hiring suits your job better, talk to Phil first and he'll point you the right way.

Conversion finance (offices, classrooms, welfare units) is currently being looked at — call Phil to check whether your specific conversion can be financed.

Why Finance Through Phil

One Contract, One Person

Container quote and finance quote come from the same conversation. You don't have to brief a separate finance broker on what you've actually bought.

Finance Matches the Asset

Phil knows the spec inside out — finance terms are written against the actual container, not a generic small-business loan. Cleaner approval, fewer surprises.

Same Number for Everything

Question about the finance? Ring Phil. Question about delivery? Ring Phil. You're not bouncing between a lender's call centre and a sales rep.

A Few Honest Notes

Finance is subject to status. Phil can give you a realistic indication on the call before you commit to a credit search — no point running a search if it's unlikely to land.
Phil isn't a regulated finance broker. He introduces customers to a finance partner who provides the rates and runs the credit checks. The actual finance agreement is between you and the lender, not Phil.
No pressure to take finance. Phil sends you the cash quote and the finance quote together. Pick whichever suits — same delivery either way.
Rates aren't published online. They depend on your circumstances, the term, and what's happening in the asset finance market that month. Phil quotes live numbers when he calls back.

Container Finance — Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to talk to Phil?

No call centres. No fuss. One phone call.

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