40ft x 8ft Used Shipping Container – Standard

The 40ft standard shipping container provides a practical and cost-effective solution for large-scale storage requirements and intermodal transport. This versatile unit is the most common type of dry freight container and is suitable for a wide variety of commercial, industrial, and personal applications.

Key Features

• Generous Capacity: Offers a substantial interior volume of approximately 2,390 cubic feet (67.7 cubic meters), providing ample space for palletized goods, equipment, and bulkier items .

• Secure Door System: Features double cargo doors on one end with steel locking bars and hasps, allowing for padlock-compatible security .

• Weatherproof Construction: Built to be wind and watertight, ensuring stored contents remain dry and protected from the elements .

• Durable Floor: Fitted with 28mm thick marine-grade plywood flooring over steel cross-members, providing a robust surface for loading operations .

• Corten Steel Structure: Constructed from Cor-ten steel for structural integrity, durability, and resistance to corrosion, suitable for outdoor placement .

• Corner Castings and Forklift Pockets: Equipped with ISO-standard corner castings and forklift pockets for ease of handling, stacking, and transport .

Detailed Description

This 40ft standard container is a retired intermodal unit that has been inspected and graded as suitable for storage and shipping applications. Constructed from Cor-ten steel, the unit is engineered to withstand the demands of multi-modal transport and provides a reliable barrier against the elements . The container’s exterior and interior will show signs of prior use, including scratches, minor dents, and surface rust, which are characteristic of a used container and do not compromise its functionality or weatherproof integrity . Used containers of this type are typically designated as “Wind and Watertight,” meaning they are verified to be free from holes and leaks with fully functional doors and seals . Depending on its specific condition, it may also be certified as “Cargo Worthy,” making it suitable for international shipping with a valid CSC plate . This unit has a standard exterior height of 8 feet 6 inches, distinguishing it from the taller high-cube variant .

Technical Specifications

• External Dimensions (L x W x H): 40 ft x 8 ft x 8 ft 6 in (12,192 x 2,438 x 2,591 mm) 

• Internal Dimensions (L x W x H): Approx. 39 ft 5 in x 7 ft 8 in x 7 ft 10 in (12,032 x 2,352 x 2,393 mm) 

• Door Opening (W x H): Approx. 7 ft 8 in x 7 ft 5 in (2,340 x 2,280 mm) 

• Interior Volume: Approx. 2,390 ft³ (67.7 m³) 

• Approx. Tare Weight: 8,000 – 8,300 lbs (3,640 – 3,750 kg) 

• Max Gross Weight: 67,200 – 71,650 lbs (30,480 – 32,500 kg) 

• Floor Strength: 16,000 lbs (7,260 kg) 

• Floor Material: 28mm Marine-grade plywood 

• Frame Material: Cor-ten Steel 

Intended Use

This container is suited for the following applications:

• Secure storage for palletized goods, inventory, construction materials, and equipment.

• Cost-effective warehouse capacity expansion or on-site material management.

• Residential storage for vehicles, furniture, and seasonal items during moves or renovations.

• Intermodal freight transport of dry goods with a valid CSC certification .

Package Includes

• 40ft x 8ft used standard shipping container

• Double cargo doors with steel locking bars

• Marine-grade plywood floor

• ISO corner castings (8 total)

• CSC certification plate (certification validity may vary depending on the specific unit)