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40ft shipping containers were originally designed to transport large quantities of lightweight goods — like cotton, electronics, and furniture. These qualities make them ideal for storing high-volume items such as household items, retail inventory, or construction materials.
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40ft Used Containers
If you're looking for versatile storage space on a budget, we recommend purchasing a used 40ft shipping container.
Used 40ft containers have been retired from international shipping after an average of 15-20 years at sea. Although they're no longer suitable for stacking or shipping, 40ft used containers are an excellent static storage solution.
Looking for a cost-effective alternative to renting a storage unit or building a garage or shed? Choose a 40ft used container.
40ft New Containers
40ft new containers, also known as “one-trips”, carried a single load of goods to the U.S. before being marked for sale. They may have some light superficial damage from their journey—but they won’t require any upfront maintenance or painting.
Looking for a good-looking unit that can be converted into a tiny home or office? Choose a 40ft one-trip container.
The price of 40ft shipping containers varies based on their size (standard vs. high-cube), condition (new vs. used), and delivery location. For example, a new 40ft container — which has only made one trip across the ocean — will be more expensive than a used container, which has been retired from shipping after 12-15 years.
To get an estimate of how much your ideal shipping container will cost, you can request a quote from our team or check out online.
A standard 40ft shipping container weighs 8,024 lb when empty and a 40ft high-cube container weighs 8,465lb when empty.
A 40ft container's internal volume is 2,385 ft3. That's the equivalent of 400 standard mattresses, four compact cars, or 19,200 wine bottles. A 40ft container has a loading capacity of 63,383 lbs.
40ft high cube containers, on the other hand, are a foot taller than their standard counterparts, bringing their height to 9'6”. They provide extra height that's ideal for accommodating tall items or creating multi-level spaces.
To better understand shipping container dimensions, read our guide to choosing the right shipping container.
Wondering, "Where can I find 40ft shipping containers for sale?" look no further. Boxhub is a leading provider of shipping containers across the United States. We offer new and used 40ft shipping containers with delivery within 5 business days. Visit our online store or call us at 1-888-356-2954 for personalized buying support.
40ft containers can be used for all the same purposes as 20ft shipping containers. However, their larger volume makes them better suited to storing or transporting bulkier objects such as retail inventory, construction equipment, and furniture.
40ft high-cube containers are commonly used in international shipping, and in some instances are even cheaper than standard-height units. (Since 20ft high-cube containers aren't commonly used in international shipping, they're more difficult to source.)
They’re also a great choice for modular homes, offices, moving houses, or as a longer-term alternative to a rented storage unit — especially when stacked or connected with other containers.
Browse our extensive library of container-buying guides and owner resources.
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