40ft Shipping Container for Sale
Secure and lockable 40ft containers for storage or shipping – delivered to your door.
All Containers offers ISO shipping containers for sale and hire. Our steel containers range in size from 10-45ft in length. All containers also offers a custom container conversions service for clients that require bespoke options. All our containers can either be collected from our depots or delivered straight to your premises by self unloading, crane mounted vehicles.
40ft containers are ideal for private individuals and businesses looking for storage units or to export freight. They are available in a variety of conditions, new and used for hire or purchase.
The 40ft shipping containers that we provide for sale or lease are ideal for a whole range of storage and shipping applications and provide an internal space roughly exactly the same size as a 20ft container but twice the length.
40ft storage containers are available as follows:
New – Available with and without lockboxes and also with optional 10 vents and wipe clean flooring.
Used – Available in wind and watertight condition for storage or in cargo worthy condition, CSC plated for shipping in following grades:
A – Best overall condition and available either in wind and watertight condition for storage or in cargo worthy condition, CSC plated for shipping.
B – Average overall condition and a more economical option. Available either in wind and watertight condition for storage or in cargo worthy condition, CSC plated for shipping.
C – Sold in “as is” or damaged condition ideal for anyone looking for a “fixer upper” or to be used as a fenceline.
40ft Steel Shipping Container Conditions
- Refurbished
- Cargo Worthy
- New Single Trip
Container Dimensions
40ft DC ISO container |
Dimensions |
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External |
Length |
12196mm +0 / -6mm |
39’ 10’’ +0 / -1/4’’ |
Width |
2438mm +0 / -5mm |
8’ 0’’ +0 / -3/16’’ |
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Height |
2591mm +0 / -5mm |
8’ 6” + 0 / -3/16” |
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Internal |
Length |
12032mm +0 / -6mm |
39’ 5 21/32” +0 / – 1/4” |
Width |
2352mm +0 / -5mm |
7’ 8 19/32” +0 / -3/16” |
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Height |
2393mm +0 / -5mm |
7’ 10 7/32” +0 / -3/16” |
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Door Opening |
Width |
2340mm +0 / -5mm |
7’ 8 1/8” +0 / -3/16” |
Height |
2280mm +0/-5mm |
7’ 5 49/64” +0 / -3/16” |
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Internal cubic Cap |
67.8 CU.m |
2394 CU.ft |
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Maximum Gross Weight |
30480 KG |
67200 LB |
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Tare Weight |
3510 KG |
7740 LB |
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Max Payload |
26970 KG |
59460 LB |
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Stacking Test per post |
86400 KG |
190480 LB |
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Floor Strength Load |
5460 KG |
12030 LB |
If you are looking for an alternative size All Containers also offers the following:
- 10ft x 8ft 6”
- 20ft x 8ft 6”
- 20ft x 9ft 6” high cube
- 40ft x 8ft 6”
- 40ft x 9ft 6” high cube
- 20ft x 8ft 6” open top containers
- 40ft x 8ft 6” open top containers
- 20ft flatracks
- 40ft flatracks
- 20ft x 8ft 6” reefers
- 40ft x 8ft 6”reefers
- 40ft x 9ft 6” high cube reefers
The above containers can all be fitted with our range of standard optional extras or if you would like to discuss any bespoke Container Modifications options please visit that section of our website for more information.To get a free quick quote please do not hesitate to contact us here at All Containers for any storage and shipping container requirements.

Lucy Kay
Hi I’m Lucy, I am here to help you answer any questions you may have about our extensive range of Shipping Containers for Sale & Hire or your Container Storage options.
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All Containers specialises in modifications and supply accessories to your container.
Below are some of the accessories we are able to offer with your shipping container,if you have any questions in relation to your shipping container options, please contact us.