New 40ft shipping container
A 40ft shipping container is twice as long as a 20ft one and offers about 67 m³ of space. It is the best value for large cargo, business storage and bigger container buildings. A new (one-trip) container is in near-perfect condition and has a valid CSC plate.
40ft container dimensions and weight
| External dimensions (L × W × H) | 12 192 × 2438 × 2591 mm |
|---|---|
| Internal dimensions (L × W × H) | 12 032 × 2352 × 2393 mm |
| Door opening (W × H) | 2335 × 2292 mm |
| Volume | 67.3 - 67.8 m³ |
| Tare weight | 3 700 - 3 800 kg |
| Payload | 26 680 - 26 780 kg |
| Max. gross weight | 30 480 kg |
A 40ft container holds 23-24 euro pallets. The high cube version is about 30 cm taller and is often chosen for tall cargo and container homes.
What a new 40ft container is good for
- shipping large volumes and export;
- spacious storage for a business, farm or building site;
- container homes, offices and commercial spaces;
- storing machinery, furniture and equipment.
Price and delivery
The price of a new 40ft container depends on its height, colour, quantity and delivery location. We prepare quotes individually; containers available now are listed under Containers in stock.
A 40ft container is delivered by a large crane truck (12-13.7 m platform, 17-21 t lifting capacity, 12-14 m reach) or by a side loader, which sets the container down parallel to the truck about 1 m away. Compare it with the 20ft container.
What to prepare for delivery day
Make sure the truck can reach the spot, that there are no power lines or tree branches above it and that the base is level and firm - for example concrete blocks, paving or compacted gravel. Think about which way the container doors should face so that they open easily. Read more in how to prepare the ground for a container.