Unit overview
Description
Twice the floor space of a 20 ft unit for not much more money. This used 40 ft standard-height container is inspected cargo-worthy, wind and watertight, with doors that open and lock properly. Popular for equipment storage, inventory overflow and export loads. Price is at the depot. Delivery by tilt-bed truck is quoted by ZIP code: allow about 75 ft of straight clearance for a 20 ft unit and 120 ft for a 40 ft unit. Sold for shipping and storage use. Photos are representative of the grade; ask for photos of the unit you are buying.
Technical specifications
- Category
- Shipping Containers
- Brand
- Other
- Model
- 40ft Standard Cargo-Worthy Shipping Container
- Stock number
- WR00003
- Weight
- 8,157 lb
- Condition
- Used
- Grade
- Used, cargo-worthy (CW): inspected and fit for ocean shipping
- External size (L × W × H)
- 40 ft × 8 ft × 8 ft 6 in
- Internal size (L × W × H)
- 39 ft 5¾ in × 7 ft 8⅝ in × 7 ft 10¼ in
- Door opening (W × H)
- 7 ft 8⅛ in × 7 ft 6¼ in
- Capacity
- 2,391 cu ft
- Max gross / payload
- 71,650 lb / 63,493 lb
- Floor
- Marine-grade plywood on steel cross members
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40ft Standard Cargo-Worthy Shipping Container
WR00003
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FAQ
Buying shipping containers: your questions.
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Ask our teamWhat do one-trip, cargo-worthy and wind & watertight mean?
One-trip containers have made a single ocean voyage and are close to new. Cargo-worthy containers are used but still fit to carry freight by sea. Wind & watertight containers are used, have no holes and keep the weather out, but are meant for storage on land rather than shipping.
What are the sizes?
Outside dimensions are about 10 x 8 x 8.5 ft for a 10 ft container, 20 x 8 x 8.5 ft for a 20 ft and 40 x 8 x 8.5 ft for a 40 ft. A 40 ft high cube is a foot taller at 9.5 ft, which suits tall items and shelving.
How much room does delivery need?
Most containers arrive on a tilt-bed truck that slides them off at your site. As a rule of thumb, allow about 100 ft of straight, clear access for a 20 ft container and about 150 ft for a 40 ft, with roughly 12 ft of width and 14 ft of overhead clearance. We confirm what your site needs with the quote.
How should I prepare the ground?
Choose firm, level ground. Gravel, concrete or blocks and railroad ties under the four corners keep the floor off wet soil and help the doors open and close smoothly.
Can I choose the color?
Used containers come in the shipping line’s colors, most often gray, beige, blue or brown. Tell us your preference when you ask for a quote and we will tell you which units match.
Can I see the actual container before I buy?
Yes. Ask for photos or a short video of the exact unit, including the doors, floor and roof, before you commit.