CS Containers (Cambridge Shipping Containers Global Ltd)

CS Containers: shipping containers for sale, hire, and conversion

CS Containers, registered as Cambridge Shipping Containers Global Ltd, operates from Bexleyheath (Kent) and sells new and used shipping containers across the UK. The company presents itself as a business run directly by its owner, Phil Cambridge, with over thirty years of experience in the industry, with no call centres or middlemen. Its offering covers the sale, hire, and conversion of containers, with delivery by HIAB crane lorry.

Container sales: sizes, conditions, and prices

The sales catalogue includes standard 8ft, 10ft, 20ft, and 40ft containers, in standard and high cube heights, as well as side-opening and open top variants. The company distinguishes between new and used units. According to published information, a used 20ft container (grade A) starts from £1,550 plus VAT, while a new 20ft one starts at £1,850. The 40ft ones start at £1,450 used or £2,950 new. The website also indicates a sale price from £1,860 including VAT. The company offers finance through a finance partner, arranged in the same conversation as the cash quote.

Container hire

CS Containers offers short and long-term hire. 20ft storage hire starts from £14 per week, while office hire starts at £49 per week. The website also shows a hire rate from £17 per week including VAT. The service includes delivery and collection.

Types of containers available

• Standard dry: 20ft and 40ft, for general storage and the base for most conversions.
• High cube: 30 cm taller than standard, preferred for office and classroom conversions due to their greater internal height.
• Open top: removable roof for oversized cargo, in 20ft and 40ft.
• Flat rack: collapsible sides for heavy machinery, vehicles, and oversized loads.
• Refrigerated (reefer): temperature control from -25 °C to +25 °C, with a food-grade interior.
• Anti-vandal: reinforced steel, recessed hinges, and hardened locking bars, aimed at site security.

Conversion projects

The company carries out bespoke conversions in its workshop, with nationwide delivery. Among the projects it details are offices with insulation, lighting, and electrical supply; classrooms with interactive whiteboards and LED lighting, suitable for school environments; cafés with plumbing, ventilation, and a serving hatch; workshops with epoxy flooring, workbenches, and an optional roller shutter door; kiosks with a hatch, branded paintwork, and electrical installations; gyms with rubber flooring, mirrored walls, and ventilation; retail spaces with folding doors, display lighting, and branded finish; and fully custom projects, quoted in writing. It also offers workspaces and living spaces, such as garden offices, music studios, battery storage, and self-build container homes, supplied and converted to the customer's architect's specifications.

Stock and logistics in the UK and Ireland

The company holds stock in depots across the UK and Ireland. The website highlighted a batch of over 100 cargo-worthy 40ft high cube units at the Liverpool depot, at a trade price, with standard-height 40ft containers at the same price while stocks last. It also listed ex-depot availability in London (40ft from £1,000 plus VAT), Birmingham (40ft from £1,300), Felixstowe (20ft from £1,000), Leeds (40ft from £1,300), Grangemouth (40ft from £1,350), Glasgow (40ft from £1,350), Belfast (20ft from £1,250), and Dublin (20ft from €1,250 plus VAT). Delivery is UK-wide by HIAB crane lorry; the driver calls 30 to 60 minutes before arriving and places the container where the customer indicates. Most UK postcodes receive the order within 3 to 5 working days from confirmation; remote Scottish Highlands and islands add 2 or 3 days.

Direct service and terms of business

The company stresses that Phil Cambridge himself answers the phone and prepares quotes, with no call handlers or ticket systems. The price includes full transport and is communicated before the container is moved, with no subsequent surcharges. Standard terms state that payment confirms the order and reserves delivery. For difficult access, such as grass, narrow lanes, or slopes, the company carries out a pre-quote survey, with a separate cost that is confirmed to the customer. The website also notes that for temporary uses such as storage or site offices of less than 28 days, planning permission is usually not required in England, although for longer-term use on residential land, permitted development approval may be needed.

Reviews and reputation

The company shows a 5.0 rating on Google based on 13 reviews. Published testimonials mention punctual deliveries within tight deadlines, pre-delivery access checks, hiring units while building work is carried out, and conversions of 40ft containers into offices. The website credits Phil Cambridge with over thirty years of activity in the container trade and presents the company as an alternative to large distributors with a showroom and call centre.

Location and contact

Phone: 020 8226 0007 · Email: phil@cscontainers.co.uk