40ft Containers
If you are looking to send large shipments or need substantial storage space, we recommend a 40ft shipping container.
These are the largest standard size available, fit for the same purposes as smaller models without compromising on space.
Low Cost 40ft Containers
We sell new and great quality second hand 40ft containers, the largest standard size available, ideal for shipping, providing secure storage, and as a basis for large conversion projects.
Our expert team of friendly advisers is on hand to support you in choosing the right unit for your requirements.
Our full range of new and second‐hand 40ft containers are suitable for a range of applications, and available for nationwide delivery. These units are all structurally sound, with working doors and heavy-duty flooring.
We also stock 40ft high cube alternatives, which are available here. For full specifications, including external dimensions, internal dimensions and cubic capacity, please see below.
Container Options
8ft Containers
- Floor Area: 51 sq ft (4.78m²)
- Cubic Capacity: 348 cu ft (9.28m³)
- Weight: 1 ton (1.02 tonnes)
10ft Containers
- Floor Area: 72sqft (6.69m²)
- Cubic Capacity: 560 cu ft (15.89m³)
- Weight: 1.5 tons (1.52 tonnes)
10ft High Cube
- Floor Area: 72sqft (6.69m²)
- Cubic Capacity: 630cu ft (17.84m³)
- Weight: 1.5 tons (1.52 tonnes)
20ft Container
- Floor Area: 150sqft (13.93m²)
- Cubic Capacity: 1160 cu ft (32.85m³)
- Weight: 2.4 tons (2.4 tonnes)
20ft High Cube
- Floor Area: 150sqft (13.93m²)
- Cubic Capacity: 1310cu ft (37.09m³)
- Weight: 2.4 tons (2.4 tonnes)
40ft Container
- Floor Area: 305sqft (28.33m²)
- Cubic Capacity: 2360 cu ft (66.83m³)
- Weight: 4 tons (4.06 tonnes)
40ft High Cube
- Floor Area: 305sqft (28.33m²)
- Cubic Capacity: 2660cu ft (75.32m3)
- Weight: 4 tons (4.06 tonnes)
Standard
Cargo door at one end.
This is the familiar double door configuration with both opening from the middle.
Tunnel
Cargo doors at both ends.
Sometimes you need access from both ends of a container. This can either be a single/personnel, double (cargo), or combination.
Side Opener
Opening on their longest side.
Side opening containers allow easier loading of large items and are best suited to site storage of bulky items, for exhibiting or use as a stall.
Contain-A-Lock
Protect your padlock and container with our patented Contain-A-Lock’® Padlock Protector Shroud.
CISA Locks
Enhance your container’s security with our CISA container padlocks.
Windows
Enhance your container with tamper proof, high security windows fitted prior to spec before delivery.
Personnel Doors
Make access more convenient with high security personnel doors.
Partitions
Compartmentalise your container with varied partition options for multiple uses.
Professional Painting
Flexible options, professional finish, long lasting and durable.
Ventilation
Add louvres, moisture traps or anti condensation coating (Grafotherm).
Cladding
We can clad to your specification.
Shelving
Self assembly or built-in options.
Ramps
Improve accessibility with duruable, heavy duty ramps.
Timber Panel Lined
Helps to prevent condensation.
Electrics with Single Phase
Basic small power, single pahse electronics typically includes external connection, RCD board, light(s) etc to meet your requirements.
Electrics 3 Phase Options
Provide your power requirements and we will spec to suit.
Things To Know:
Heavy‐duty flooring combined with a 40ft steel container load capacity of up to 66 cubic meters.
Get the most from your 40ft storage containers with a range of additional accessories that improve; security, access, storage capacity, condensation control and increase your containers wind and watertight properties.
We can supply large quantities of 40ft shipping containers for self‐storage sites nationwide.
Features:
- Welded all‐steel construction except for the floors which are made of load‐bearing 30mm marine‐plywood over steel floor bearers.
- Two weather‐sealed steel doors at one end.
- Freestanding, self‐contained units.
- Lifting points at each corner
Why Buy a New or Used 40ft Shipping Container?
- We are based in the West Midlands, with depots available nationwide.
- All new 40ft units are supplied with a valid CSC plate. This means they are valid for shipping for up to 5 years.*
- Constructed to the standards set by the International Standards Organisation (ISO) of size, strength and durability.
- The largest standard unit available, weatherproof, wind and watertight, and highly secure.
*Please note that second‐hand units may require inspection and re‐certification to renew the CSC plate for shipping.
Conversion Opportunities
- Our 40ft Containers can be adapted and converted for various applications.
- Our in‐house Conversions Team can design and modify your purchase into; industrial enclosures, refrigerated units, insulated units, modular buildings, offices, exhibition displays, housing, changing rooms and more.
- We also offer a large range of accessories such as lockboxes, shelving systems and padlocks to ensure that your storage is safe and secure at all times.
- Find out more about our conversions and painting ‐ including our 3D CAD service.
40ft Specifications
Note – all given dimensions are approximate:
General Specifications
| Floor Area | 305sqft (28.33m²) |
| Cubic Capacity | 2360 cu ft (66.83m³) |
| Weight | 4 tons (4.06 tonnes) |
External Dimensions
| Length | 40ft (12.19m) |
| Width | 8ft (2.44m) |
| Height | 8ft 6ins (2.59m) |
Internal Dimensions
| Length | 39ft 4ins (12.00m) |
| Width | 7ft 7ins (2.33m) |
| Height | 7ft 9ins (2.35m) |
FAQ’s
What fits in a 40ft container?
A 40ft shipping container can hold the household goods of a 3 bedroom apartment. This includes the contents of rooms, as well as larger appliances such as, bath fixtures, washing machines, a piano, extra mattresses and more should all comfortably fit in the 305 square feet of storage space.
How much space do I need for a 40ft container delivery?
You will require a minimum width of 15ft to access the site and approx. 24ft for offloading (plus the width of the container). Our 40ft containers are offloaded to the side of the vehicle so make sure you calculate the amount of space required for delivery ahead of purchasing your container.
How much does a 40ft container weigh?
The empty weight of a 40ft container is 4 tons.
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