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New one-trip shipping containers for sale

Buy 40' Shipping Containers

40' × 8' × 8'6"

The 40' Standard doubles the floor space of a 20' at the same height. It's the best value per square foot for equipment, inventory and large moves, if your site has room for it. Enter your ZIP for delivered pricing from your nearest depot.

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New 40' Standard shipping container Priced on request at most depots

Quick facts

Dimensions40' × 8' × 8'6"

About 320 sq ft footprint. Twice the floor of a 20'. Needs a longer, straight approach.

ConditionNew one-trip

Used for a single voyage from the factory. Clean, structurally sound, wind and watertight.

DeliveryAt least 100 ft

Straight-line clearance for the truck to slide it off. See the delivery guide.

What to know before you buy

  • Size40' × 8' × 8'6" outside, with about 2,390 cu ft of storage inside.
  • ConditionWe sell new one-trip containers only: wind and watertight, with doors that open and close smoothly.
  • Delivery spacePlan for 100 ft of straight run, 12 ft of width, 16 ft of overhead clearance and firm, level ground.
  • Placement & doorsMark your spot and tell us which way the doors should face before we dispatch.
  • PricingPrices vary by market. Use your ZIP or a local market page for a delivered price.
Dimensions40' Standard specs
Exterior (L × W × H)
40' × 8' × 8'6"
Interior length
39'6"
Interior width × height
7'8" × 7'10"
Door opening (W × H)
7'8" × 7'6"
Capacity
2,390 cu ft
Tare weight
8,270 lb
Max payload
58,930 lb
Nominal dimensions; units vary slightly by manufacturer.

How the 40' compares

Compare all sizes →
Spec 20' Standard → 40' Standard 40' High Cube →
Exterior size 20' × 8' × 8'6"40' × 8' × 8'6"40' × 8' × 9'6"
Interior height 7'10"7'10"8'10"
Capacity 1,172 cu ft2,390 cu ft2,694 cu ft
Delivery clearance At least 75 ftAt least 100 ftAt least 100 ft
Starting price $2,395On request$3,195
Starting prices are the lowest container price at any depot today, before delivery. Enter your ZIP for current local pricing.
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40' Standard containers

New one-trip units like the ones we sell. Exact markings and color vary by unit.
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Delivery requirements →Space, ground and clearance your site needs. Sizes & types →Compare 20', 40' and High Cube side by side. Prices near you →Local depot pricing by city and ZIP.

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