
40ft Containers For Sale From S Jones
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 storage containers for your requirements.
All of our new one trip and second‐hand 40ft containers for sale are suitable for a range of applications, and available for nationwide delivery. Our range of 40ft containers are all structurally sound, with working doors and heavy-duty flooring.
We also stock 40ft high cube shipping containers, which are available here. For full specifications, including 40ft container external dimensions, internal dimensions and cubic capacity, please see below.
Container Options
Things To Know About Our 40ft Containers
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 Of Our 40ft Containers
- 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 One of Our 40ft Shipping Containers For Sale?
- We are based in the West Midlands, with 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 shipping container available, weatherproof, wind and watertight, and highly secure.
*Please note that second‐hand containers may require inspection and re‐certification to renew the CSC plate for shipping.
40ft Shipping Containers For Conversion
- Our 40ft Containers can be adapted and converted for various applications.
- Our in‐house Conversions Team can design and modify 40ft containers into; industrial enclosures, refrigerated containers, insulated containers, modular buildings, office containers, exhibition displays, container housing, changing rooms and more.
- We also offer a large range of container accessories such as lockboxes, shelving systems and container padlocks to ensure that your storage and shipping containers are safe and secure at all times.
- Find out more about our container conversions and container painting ‐ including our 3D CAD service.
40ft Container 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) |
40ft Container 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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