40ft Containers for Sale
When 20 feet runs out of room, the 40ft container doubles your floor space to roughly 2,390 cubic feet without doubling the footprint cost. We stock standard 8'6" and high-cube 9'6" units in one-trip, cargo-worthy, and used conditions, plus double-door, side-door, flat-rack, and refrigerated variants.
Used (Cargo Worthy)
40′ High Cube Shipping Container – Watertight & Airtight Storage Solution
$1,750$2,200
Used (Cargo Worthy)
40ft Cargo Double Doors Container 40′ x 8′ x 8′ 6″ (Pictures of actual Container)
$1,150
Used (Cargo Worthy)
40ft Refrigerated Shipping Container – With Custom Side Door Access
$8,500$11,300
40ft Shipping Containers for Sale
A standard 40ft container is 40x8x8'6" with about 2,390 cubic feet of usable volume, and the high-cube version adds a full foot of height at 9'6". For most buyers the math is simple: a 40ft box gives you roughly twice the storage of a 20ft for far less than two separate units, and it still ships on one tilt-bed truck. It's the go-to for warehousing overflow, fleet parts, contractor materials, and large conversions. The tare weight runs near 8,000 lb, and the marine-grade ply floor handles a fully loaded forklift driving end to end.
Standard vs high cube 40ft
The standard height suits palletized goods, vehicles, and general dry storage. The extra foot in a high cube matters when you're racking tall, installing a raised insulated floor, or building a habitable conversion where headroom counts. Both share the same 40ft length and 8ft width, so site clearance on the ground is identical, only the overhead clearance changes.
Popular 40ft uses
- Warehouse overflow and distribution buffer stock
- Equipment and machinery storage for contractors
- Container offices, workshops, and tunnel-style mobile shops
- Cold storage when fitted as a reefer on 3-phase or generator power
- Double-door and side-door layouts for drive-through loading
- Vehicle, boat, and seasonal gear storage with room to spare
Pick the right unit
If headroom is the priority, browse our high cube containers, which include 40ft and 45ft builds. Tight on space and only moving a little stock? A pair of 20ft containers can be more flexible than one 40ft and easier to place on a small lot. For load-out access from the back as well as the end, see double door containers. Full interior, door, and weight figures live on our container dimensions reference, worth checking before you commit to racking or a vehicle that has to fit inside.
Delivery is flat $500 to any of the 50 states, with handling in 1-3 days and transit usually 3-10. A 40ft unit needs a longer, straighter approach than a 20ft, around 100 feet of clear, level run so the tilt-bed can swing in and lower the box without scraping the doors or the ground.
All 40ft units are in stock and covered by our 30-day return policy. If you're unsure whether a standard or high cube suits your racking, equipment, or conversion plans, send us the details and we'll match you to the right unit before you order. Set it on gravel or sleepers to keep the floor dry and the doors swinging true.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between a standard and high cube 40ft container?
Both are 40ft long and 8ft wide, but a standard is 8'6" tall and a high cube is 9'6" tall, an extra foot of interior height. High cubes suit tall racking, insulated floors, and habitable conversions; standards are fine for general storage.
How much does a 40ft container cost?
Our 40ft units start near $1,150 for used boxes and reach about $33,000 for specialized or heavily modified builds, with one-trip and cargo-worthy units in the middle. Flat $500 nationwide delivery is included on every order.
How much volume does a 40ft container hold?
A standard 40ft holds roughly 2,390 cubic feet, a little over double a 20ft. A 40ft high cube adds about 9% more from the extra foot of height. Exact figures are on our container specifications page.
Can a 40ft container be delivered to a tight site?
It needs more room than a 20ft. Plan on roughly 100 feet of straight, level approach for the tilt-bed truck. If access is restricted, two 20ft units may be easier to place. Contact us to talk through your site.
Are used 40ft containers watertight?
Yes. Our used 40ft units are sold as wind-and-water-tight or cargo-worthy, meaning they're inspected to keep weather out, with cosmetic surface rust and minor dents expected. Compare them under used shipping containers.