Cargo-worthy40 ftRef. CB-40DV-OCC-CW

40ft dry cargo-worthy shipping container

Request a 40ft container inspected for freight use; confirm the actual unit and documents.

External: 12.192 × 2.438 × 2.591 m
Volume: 67.7 m³
Floor area: 28.3 m²

Our container sale price

£1,581.60 incl. VAT£1,318 excl. VATVAT 20% · delivery & offloading extra

Delivery and offloading must be included in your quotation: Request delivered price. Delivery to England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland is subject to postcode and access confirmation.

Availability on request: the catalogue does not represent live stock.

Request current photos and a condition report for the proposed unit.

Request a quote Discuss your requirements

Enquiry terms: a request is not an order and no payment is taken.

Freight suitability requires current inspection and carrier acceptance
Request CSC plate and current examination details
Normal signs of use: dents, scratches and surface rust possible.

40ft container dimensions and specifications

Standard external dimensions and indicative internal dimensions, door openings and weights from reference specifications. These values do not describe one identified sale unit. Obtain the actual unit specification before agreeing to buy.

Reference specifications: 40ft cargo-worthy; confirm the actual unit
ISO code	1AA / 42G1
External length	12.192 m
External width	2.438 m
External height	2.591 m
Internal length	12.032 m
Internal width	2.352 m
Internal height	2.385 m
Door opening width	2.340 m
Door opening height	2.278 m
Internal volume	67.7 m³
Internal floor area	28.3 m²
Tare weight (empty weight)	4,000 kg
Payload	26,480 kg
ISO 668 rating ceiling (not unit capacity)	36,000 kg

The shaded area is the door opening: it is what determines what fits, not the volume. It loses little in width — 2.340 m against 2.352 m inside — but more than ten centimetres in height, 2.278 m against 2.385 m. A load that fits within the volume but exceeds the lintel remains on the quay. Scale drawing, traced over the dimensions in the table below.

The ISO 668 rating ceiling is not the capacity of the unit offered. Do not calculate a payload by subtracting the indicative tare from that ceiling. Obtain the actual unit's plate and specification for its tare, maximum gross mass and permitted payload, and confirm its current condition before loading or lifting.

Price and delivered quotation

Our sale price is £1,581.60 incl. VAT per container (£1,318 excl. VAT; VAT rate 20 %). Delivery and offloading are extra, depending on your postcode, lorry access and unloading method. Optional repainting or alterations are quoted separately. Request the full delivered total before any order.

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Compare 40ft container conditions

Compare our sale prices for this nominal size and container type in different conditions. Prices are shown including and excluding VAT at 20%. Delivery and offloading are extra. Confirm the specification, availability and full delivered total for the proposed unit.

Comparison of conditions and sale prices for the 40ft container
Condition	Price ex VAT	Price inc VAT	Ex VAT difference	Watertightness	Freight suitability
40ft used as-is container	£680 excl. VAT	£816 incl. VAT	−£638	Unconfirmed	Not established by this grade
40ft used wind and watertight container	£1,278 excl. VAT	£1,533.60 incl. VAT	−£40	Confirm unit condition	Not established by this grade
Cargo-worthy	£1,318 excl. VAT	£1,581.60 incl. VAT	This model	Confirm unit condition	Inspection, CSC and carrier checks
40ft one-trip container	£2,450 excl. VAT	£2,940 incl. VAT	+£1,132	Confirm unit condition	Not established by this grade

Is this container right for your project?

40ft cargo-worthy container enquiry. The grade describes intended freight suitability, not a guarantee of a particular unit. Before shipping, confirm a current inspection, CSC examination status and carrier acceptance. Dimensions are reference values; obtain the offered unit specification.

Room for larger storage requirements

Over 12 m long to store pallets, machinery or seasonal stock on your site. Compare delivered quotations for one 40ft and two 20ft units; allow space and suitable vehicle access.

A standard design

Corrugated steel walls, doors at one end and a timber floor. Confirm the actual unit's condition, lifting points and assessed capacity before lifting or stacking it; the original container design does not establish the safety of a damaged or altered unit.

Cargo-worthy: verify inspection

Ask for the actual unit’s inspection report, CSC plate and examination status. A cargo-worthy label alone does not confirm acceptance for your shipment or a fixed remaining service life.

40ft container delivery: access and offloading

Enquire about delivery to England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Coverage, lead time, transport and offloading charges depend on the postcode and site assessment. Request delivered price and confirm the full amount before agreeing to buy. Islands, remote locations and Northern Ireland may require separate transport arrangements.

Allow for a footprint of about 12.19 × 2.44 m, door opening and the proposed vehicle and lifting equipment. Ask the delivery team to assess gate width, turning space, overhead obstructions, ground bearing capacity and outrigger space. Confirm the actual unit weight and lifting points; access and crane reach cannot be approved from container dimensions alone.

1. Your request“Request delivered price”, “Request a quote” or “Discuss your requirements”: you provide the delivery postcode and town, and your contact details.
2. Our confirmationRequest confirmation of the actual unit, contracting seller, availability, full delivered price and terms in a written quotation.
3. DeliveryReview the full quotation and the seller’s terms before agreeing to buy. Confirm site suitability and delivery arrangements separately.

Questions about the 40ft cargo-worthy container

What is the price of a 40ft cargo-worthy container?

Where do you deliver, and how much does delivery cost?

You can enquire about delivery to England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland; availability must be confirmed for your postcode. Delivery and unloading costs depend on your postcode, lorry access and unloading method. Ask for a written quotation including applicable VAT, delivery, offloading and any mandatory charges after access and the planned location have been checked. Remote locations, islands and Northern Ireland may require a separate transport arrangement.

What needs to be prepared on site?

Agree load-bearing ground, foundations or supports, vehicle access and the unloading plan with the supplier and a competent site professional. Mention overhead power lines, narrow gates, slopes and buried services. A generic footprint is not a foundation design or lift plan.

Can I see the container before confirming?

Request recent photos and, where possible, an inspection of the proposed unit before agreeing to buy. For a used container, they show the real condition of the doors, floor and walls.

Cargo-worthy, wind and watertight used or as-is: what's the difference?

Cargo-worthy describes a unit offered for freight use: verify inspection, current CSC examination status and carrier acceptance. WWT describes wind and watertight storage condition, not shipping certification. As-is means condition needs careful assessment; ask for a written report. Applicable consumer rights still apply.

40ft dry cargo-worthy shipping container

40ft container dimensions and specifications

Price and delivered quotation

Compare 40ft container conditions

Is this container right for your project?

Room for larger storage requirements

A standard design

Cargo-worthy: verify inspection

40ft container delivery: access and offloading

Questions about the 40ft cargo-worthy container

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