Cambridge and the surrounding villages are served by the M11 and A14, so we can deliver shipping containers across the city and into the wider county. Whether you need secure storage for a laboratory or college, a site office for a new development, or a store for machinery on a Fenland farm, we have containers to suit.
Get a free quote or call us on +44 7457 421744.
Shipping containers for sale in Cambridge
We supply a full range of containers to Cambridge and Cambridgeshire:
- New, one-trip and used shipping containers from 8ft to 45ft
- 10ft containers and 16ft storage containers for gardens and small sites
- 20ft containers and 40ft containers, including high cube and side-opening models
- Refrigerated containers for chilled and frozen storage
- Steel anti-vandal cabins, container offices and canteen units for sites
- Flat pack containers for sites with difficult access
Who uses containers in Cambridge?
Cambridge has a busy mix of customers: research parks and technology businesses needing extra secure storage, colleges and schools looking for equipment stores, and a steady stream of housing and commercial developments needing site cabins and welfare units.
Out towards Ely, Cottenham and the Fens, agriculture is a big user of containers. 20ft and 40ft units are popular for feed, tools and machinery, and refrigerated containers help growers and food businesses add cold storage at harvest time.
Container delivery to Cambridge
We deliver throughout Cambridge and nearby areas including Histon, Cottenham, Trumpington, Cherry Hinton, Ely, Newmarket, Huntingdon, St Neots, Saffron Walden and Royston, with easy access via the M11 and A14.
Containers are delivered by HIAB crane lorry or tilt-and-slide lorry, depending on your site. To make delivery go smoothly:
- Make sure a lorry can reach the drop-off point and has room to manoeuvre.
- Check for overhead cables or trees if a crane lorry is needed.
- Prepare firm, level ground. Sleepers, concrete pads or hardcore make a good base and keep the floor off damp ground.
- Leave enough space in front of the doors to open them fully.
Send us your postcode and a few details about access and we will confirm the best delivery method and a delivered price.
Planning permission in Cambridge
Whether you need planning permission depends on where the container goes, what you use it for and how long it stays. If you are unsure, check with Cambridge City Council or South Cambridgeshire District Council before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need planning permission for a shipping container in Cambridge?
Temporary storage on a construction site is usually allowed, but a permanent container may need permission, especially in conservation areas. Check with Cambridge City Council or South Cambridgeshire District Council before you buy.
Do you supply refrigerated containers in Cambridgeshire?
Yes. We supply new and used refrigerated containers, including blast freezer units, and deliver them across Cambridgeshire.
What size shipping container do I need?
A 10ft container suits garden and domestic storage, a 20ft container is the most popular all-rounder for homes and businesses, and a 40ft container gives the most space for large stock, machinery or commercial projects. If you are unsure, tell us what you want to store and we will recommend a size.
Should I buy a new or used container?
New (one-trip) containers have made a single sea voyage and look almost new. Used containers cost less and are still wind and watertight, making them ideal for storage. Read our guide to new vs used shipping containers for more detail.
Get a quote for a container in Cambridge
Tell us the size, type and condition you need along with your postcode, and we will send you a quote including delivery. Request a quote or call +44 7457 421744.