United States

    40ft Shipping Containers for Sale in the USA

    A 40ft standard (40DC) is the classic 8'6" high, 40ft long dry container. It carries the same weight as a high cube with one foot less height, which still suits most storage and a large share of export cargo. This page lists the US cities where we hold 40DC units in depot now and the grades they come in.

    Written quote within one business day: depot, grade, unit price and delivery.

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    40DC in depot now, by city

    No 40DC unit is in a US depot at this moment. Tell us the city and grade: we source through our US depot network and confirm availability in the quote.

    Specifications

    Dimensions and weights

    External (L × W × H)
    40' × 8' × 8'6" (12.192 × 2.438 × 2.591 m)
    Internal
    approx. 39'5" × 7'8" × 7'10" (12.03 × 2.35 × 2.39 m)
    Door opening
    approx. 7'8" × 7'5"
    Internal volume
    2,391 cu ft (67.7 m³)
    Max payload
    58,863 lb (26,700 kg)
    Tare
    about 8,333 lb (3,780 kg), varies by manufacturer
    Max gross
    67,197 lb (30,480 kg)

    What a 40ft standard container is used for

    Most new production is high cube, so 40DC units are mostly used grades (Cargo Worthy, WWT, As-Is). Where a 40DC is not in depot, a 40HC is usually the nearest option.

    • General storage on site, farm or yard
    • Export cargo that reaches the weight limit before the roof
    • Routes and sites with a height restriction

    Grades

    The grade sets the price and what the container is fit for. The same grade names are used in every US depot.

    • Brand New (one-trip): Built in China and used once to ship goods to the US. Near-perfect condition, full remaining CSC life.
    • IICL: Inspected and repaired to the IICL standard, the grade leasing companies accept back. Wind and water tight.
    • Cargo Worthy: Structurally sound and fit for international shipping with a valid CSC plate. Cosmetic wear, dents and patches.
    • WWT: Wind and water tight for storage. Not certified for sea transport.
    • As-Is: Sold in its current condition, defects accepted. For conversion, parts or budget storage.

    Pickup and delivery

    Units are sold ex-depot: you collect at the depot with a tilt-bed or chassis, or we quote delivery to your site. Delivery is priced per site, from the distance, the access and the truck it needs.

    Tell us the delivery address, the grade and the quantity. The written quote states the depot, the unit price, the delivery cost and the payment terms.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently asked questions

    We do not publish a range for this size yet: prices are quoted on request, per city and grade. The price moves with depot stock and import flows; the written quote fixes it.

    Outside 40' × 8' × 8'6" (12.192 × 2.438 × 2.591 m). Inside approx. 39'5" × 7'8" × 7'10", about 2,391 cu ft (67.7 m³). Maximum payload 58,863 lb.

    Brand New or IICL for the longest life or for resale, Cargo Worthy to ship cargo overseas, WWT for dry storage on site, As-Is for conversion or parts at the lowest price.

    Both. The quote is ex-depot by default; delivery to your site is added per address, from the distance and the site access.

    A written quote within one business day of your request, with the depot, the grade and the delivery cost.

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