If you are trying to locate a 40 foot cargo shipping container for sale within the United States. There are a variety of reputable and reliable suppliers to choose from. As many know, New (One-Trip) containers are usually the best for pre-fabricated use. However, to learn about the additional conditions that we have available. Have a look at our following breakdown. (1)
Shipping Container Conditions
Wind & Watertight (WWT): While known to be very secure, Wind and Watertight containers are mostly used for storage. They’re also known to be protected from wind and leaks. Out of all three conditions mentioned on this page. Due to their age and time of use (10 years and more). They usually show the most wear and tear. (2)
Available Listings - 40' Wind & Watertight (WWT)
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Available Listings Mobile - 40' Wind & Watertight (WWT)
Cargo Worthy (CW/CWO): Usually less expensive than One-Trip containers, Cargo Worthy are containers that are generally used for storage and cargo transport. They also follow shipping industry ISO standards. These containers usually show less wear and tear than WWT.
Available Listings - 40' Cargo Worthy (CW/CWO)
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Available Listings Mobile - 40' Cargo Worthy (CW/CWO)
One-Trip: Adding on to what was mentioned above. One-Trip containers are some of the newest you will find it. They’ve carried cargo for at least one trip, and are best intended for prefab home / office purposes. These containers usually show slight wear and tear. Less than CWO.
Available Listings - 40' New One-Trip
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Available Listings Mobile - 40' New One-Trip
*All prices exclude shipping & taxes.
For more information about the different shipping conditions available, click here.
40′ High Cube (HC) Storage Containers
High cube shipping containers are generally very similar to a standard 40ft, although stand one foot taller. A standard 40 ft is 8′ 6″ in tall, while a high cube is 9′ 6″ in height. You may also notice a high cube come in a length of 45ft as well. High Cube’s are excellent for transporting an additional volume of cargo, or anything that wont fit in a standard size of 8′ 6″. (3)
Available Listings - 40' HC Wind & Watertight (WWT)
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Available Listings Mobile - 40' HC Wind & Watertight (WWT)
Available Listings - 40' HC Cargo Worthy (CW/CWO)
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Available Listings Mobile - 40' HC Cargo Worthy (CW/CWO)
Available Listings - 40' HC New One-Trip
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Available Listings Mobile - 40' HC New One-Trip
Price Range
The shipping containers that we have access to, have a price range that varies from different state and by their condition. As a whole, the price range that you will generally find for a standard 40 ft container is somewhere between; $3,000 – $8,000 USD +/-. For a 40 ft High Cube, the price is somewhere in the same range. (4)
40′ Container Features
- 40′ Standard (Dry)
- Made from high grade COR-TEN Steel
- Corrugated steel sides / steel framing
- 1 ⅛” thick marine plywood floor
- Securely closing cargo doors
- External Dimensions: 40′ x 8′ x 8’6”
- External Dimensions (High Cube): 40′ x 8′ x 9’6”
- Internal Dimensions: 39’6” x 7’8″ x 7’10”
- Internal Dimensions (High Cube): 39’6” x 7’8″ x 8’10”
- Door Dimensions: 7’8″ W x 7’5″ H
- Empty Weight: 8,267 lbs
- Load Capacity: 63,383 lbs
- Internal Volume: 2,385 ft³
- Size: Spacious and long. About the size of a two car garage.
Potential Uses / Customization Options
Essentially, being able to carry twice the load of a 20ft shipping container. Boxes sized at 40ft in length are typically used for the purpose of transporting consumer goods. For example; electronics, furniture, appliances, vehicles etc. Additionally, similar to their 20ft counterparts. Depending on the condition. 40ft containers can also be used for building a pre-fabricated home, office or retail space.
Delivery
When receiving delivery of your 40 ft container, you can almost expect a very similar experience with a 20 ft. However, you will need to create additional space to accommodate the larger size of the unit. 20 ft containers usually require up to 100 ft of clearance. While a 40 ft container can require up to 150 ft of clearance.
Most deliveries will be scheduled with a tilt-bed or roll-off truck. Delivery via crane is possible. However must be inquired about in advance. Being available to communicate & accept delivery is important. Although providing a safe delivery route and location, is also very important. (5)
For additional details on the delivery process and how to prepare, see our article here.
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References:
- NLINE Shipping, What Are 40ft Containers Used For?, retrieved from: https://nlineshipping.com/what-are-40ft-containers-used-for/#:~:text=While%2020ft%20containers%20are%20designed,of%20space%20but%20are%20lighter.
- Sergey, Reliable Transportation Link (RTL), How Much Do Shipping Containers Cost?, retrieved from: https://goreliable.ca/how-much-do-shipping-containers-cost
- SeaRates, 40′ High Cube Container Internal & External Dimensions, retrieved from: https://www.searates.com/reference/container/40-foot-high-cube
- Charlie Clissitt, MoveHub, International Container Shipping Costs and Rates 2022, retrieved from: https://www.movehub.com/advice/international-container-shipping-costs
- Container News, 4 Things To Know About Shipping Container Delivery, retrieved from: https://container-news.com/4-things-to-know-about-shipping-container-delivery