Used as-is40 ftRef. CB-40DV-OCC-AI

Used 40ft dry shipping container sold as-is

A used 40ft option for assessment, repair or conversion.

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

Our container sale price

£816 incl. VAT£680 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.

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

Sold as-is: without watertightness guarantee
Not suitable for maritime transport
Significant wear possible: rust, dents, seals or floor needing repair
Request a written condition report and details of defects

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 used as-is; 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 £816 incl. VAT per container (£680 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
Used as-is	£680 excl. VAT	£816 incl. VAT	This model	Unconfirmed	Not established by this grade
40ft used wind and watertight container	£1,278 excl. VAT	£1,533.60 incl. VAT	+£598	Confirm unit condition	Not established by this grade
40ft cargo-worthy container	£1,318 excl. VAT	£1,581.60 incl. VAT	+£638	Confirm unit condition	Inspection, CSC and carrier checks
40ft one-trip container	£2,450 excl. VAT	£2,940 incl. VAT	+£1,770	Confirm unit condition	Not established by this grade

Is this container right for your project?

Used standard 40ft shipping container (Dry, ISO 42G1) sold as-is, with condition and watertightness unconfirmed. Assess a written defect report and repair needs before selecting any storage or conversion use; structural, lifting and freight suitability are not established by this grade. Applicable statutory consumer rights remain. Reference size: 12.19 m long, 2.44 m wide, 2.59 m high.

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.

As-is: assess the actual condition

Condition, structural suitability and watertightness are unconfirmed. Obtain a written defect report and assess repairs before choosing a use. The description does not remove applicable statutory consumer rights.

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 used as-is container

What is the price of a 40ft used as-is 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.

Used 40ft dry shipping container sold as-is

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

As-is: assess the actual condition

40ft container delivery: access and offloading

Questions about the 40ft used as-is container

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