40ft Containers for Sale
Looking to send large shipments or need substantial storage space, our 40ft shipping containers are the largest standard size available.
Fit for the same purposes as smaller models without compromising on space, these units offer excellent value.
Low Cost, Competitive Prices
We sell new and great quality second hand units ideal for shipping, providing secure storage, and as a basis for large conversion projects.
Our expert advisers are on hand to support you in choosing the right unit for your requirements.
Our full range of 40ft containers for sale are suitable for a range of applications, and available for nationwide delivery. These 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.
Other Options
8ft
- Floor Area: 51 sq ft (4.78m²)
- Cubic Capacity: 348 cu ft (9.28m³)
- Weight: 1 ton (1.02 tonnes)
10ft
- 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
- 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
- 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. This can either be a single/personnel, double (cargo), or combination.
Side Opener
Opening on their longest side.
Side openings 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 with our patented Contain-A-Lock’® Padlock Protector Shroud.
CISA Locks
Enhance your security with our CISA padlocks.
Windows
Enhance 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 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 load capacity of up to 66 cubic meters.
Get the most from your storage unit with a range of additional container accessories that improve; security, access, storage capacity, condensation control and increase wind and watertight properties.
We can supply large quantities of units 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 From Us?
- We are based in the West Midlands, with storage depots available nationwide.
- All new 40ft shipping containers 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
- All of these can be adapted and converted for various applications.
- We 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 Computer Aided Design service.
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) |
Andrew’s Recommendations
40ft shipping containers are a looooong tube (not quite 12m). You only want to use a 40ft container if you don’t need to get at things in the far end before the items at the doors end. The reason is that you lose a lot of your space with a corridor to get from one end to the other.
Therefore, 40ft shipping containers are generally preferred for large volume stock-holding, possibly palletised, that is moved in bulk. For extra cubic capacity ‘high cube’ versions are widely available that give you an extra 300mm (1 foot) of height. Ask our sales people to go through the difference and benefits when you speak to them.
About AndrewFAQ’s
What fits in a 40ft container?
A 40ft shipping unit 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 unit). 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.
How much does a 40ft container weigh?
The empty weight of a 40ft container is 4 tons.
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