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40 ft shipping container
A plain 40 ft shipping container with about 320 sq ft of floor, new or used. Delivered to your zip code, with freight at the carrier's rate.
| Outside length | 40 ft (12.19 m) |
|---|---|
| Outside width | 8 ft (2.44 m) |
| Outside height | 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m) |
| Inside length | about 39 ft 5 in (12.03 m) |
| Inside width | about 7 ft 8 in (2.35 m) |
| Inside height | about 7 ft 10 in (2.39 m) |
| Door opening | about 7 ft 8 in wide by 7 ft 5 in high |
| Volume | about 2,390 cu ft |
| Floor area | about 320 sq ft (29.7 m²) outside |




Images show a typical unit, and the 3D drawings are illustrations. Colours, doors and windows are confirmed in your quote, which also states the grade and condition of the exact unit.
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New (one-trip)
Built for one ocean trip and sold with little wear. Choose it when appearance matters or you plan to convert it.
From $4,500
Get a quoteUsed, cargo-worthy
Structurally sound for sea shipping. Dents and surface rust are normal.
From $2,200
Get a quoteUsed, wind and watertight
Keeps out wind and rain. Not rated for sea shipping, and may show more wear. A common choice for storage.
From $2,000
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Starting prices are for the container only, before freight. Freight is quoted to your zip code at the carrier's rate. Your quote states the grade and price of the exact unit. Other sizes: 10 ft · 12 ft · 20 ft · 20 ft high cube · 40 ft high cube
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