40ft Shipping Container For Sale
Used 40ft shipping containers from $1,169 and one-trip units from $2,495 — 320 sq ft of secure steel, standard or high cube, delivered nationwide.
The 40ft container gives you double the floor of a 20ft for far less than double the price: 320 sq ft, around 2,390 cubic feet, and a single delivery. It is the default choice for bulk storage, equipment, pallet racking and almost every container home or office build.
We stock both 40ft standard (8'6" tall) and 40ft high cube (9'6") in used, cargo-worthy and one-trip condition, each listed with its own unit number and condition photos. Modifications — doors, windows, insulation, power, HVAC — are done in our own shop before dispatch.
40ft shipping container prices
Live starting prices by condition. Delivery is quoted separately by ZIP code and access.
| Unit | Description | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40ft used standard | 8'6" tall, wind & watertight, cosmetic wear | from $1,169 | Bulk storage, equipment, farms |
| 40ft one-trip standard | Single voyage, near-new paint, floors and seals | from $2,495 | Conversions and visible sites |
| 40ft used high cube | 9'6" tall for extra headroom | from $1,955 | Racking, tall cargo, workshops |
| 40ft one-trip high cube | 9'6" tall, near-new condition | from $3,295 | Homes, offices, insulated builds |
Specifications & what you get
Dimensions
External 40' x 8' x 8'6" (9'6" high cube); internal about 39'5" x 7'8" x 7'10" — 320 sq ft and roughly 2,390 cu ft.
Build quality
Corrugated Corten steel, marine plywood flooring rated for forklift traffic, gasket-sealed double doors and welded ISO corner castings on all eight corners.
Weights & handling
About 8,200 lb empty (8,700 lb high cube) with a 67,200 lb maximum gross. Placed by tilt-bed, side-loader or crane depending on site access.
Conversion base
The 40ft high cube is the standard shell for container homes, offices and workshops — enough height for insulation, subfloor and ceiling with headroom to spare.
What it's used for
- Bulk inventory and pallet storage
- Equipment, vehicles and machinery
- Container homes and cabins
- Site offices and welfare facilities
- Workshops and fabrication space
- Long materials — pipe, lumber, steel
How to buy a 40ft container
- 01
Standard or high cube
8'6" for plain storage, 9'6" when headroom or insulation matters.
- 02
Pick condition
Used for value, cargo-worthy for shipping, one-trip for near-new finish.
- 03
Confirm site access
Roughly 100 ft of straight approach for tilt-bed, or we arrange a crane.
- 04
Delivery in 7–10 days
Scheduled window, driver contact and placement on your prepared pad.
40ft shipping container FAQs
Need a 40ft container delivered?
Send your ZIP code and whether you need standard or high cube — we'll quote the unit and placement together.