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40ft shipping containers for sale
Choose a new XL Vent Container or a lower-cost used container, in standard height or high cube, with the condition, warranty and delivered price made clear.
- 500,000+ containers delivered
- Supplying containers since 1989
- 17 UK depots
Choose the container that suits your job and budget
New 40ft XL Vent Container
A neater finish, storage features built in and longer wind-and-watertight cover, in standard height or high cube. A new one-trip container has made one journey from the factory to the UK, so light handling marks are possible.
- Patented airflow features help reduce the risk of condensation and dampness
- Waist-height locking bars, a Damp Defence floor and a factory-fitted lockbox
- Blue RAL 5010 or green RAL 6007, subject to availability
- 5-year wind-and-watertight warranty
Used 40ft container
A lower-cost choice if dents, scrapes and signs of previous service are acceptable. We’ll explain the condition being offered so you know what to expect.
- Checked by an engineer before dispatch to confirm it is wind and watertight
- Colour and appearance vary between units
- Optional security lockbox available
- 3-month wind-and-watertight warranty
Warranty terms apply. Wind-and-watertight cover concerns wind and water entering the container; condensation is a separate issue.
Get a delivered priceA watertight container can still leave what’s inside wet.
That’s why we designed the XL Vent Container.
Rain doesn’t have to get in for moisture to form inside. Water vapour can condense on cold steel, creating droplets even in a watertight container.
The XL Vent Container’s patented airflow features help reduce the risk of condensation and dampness.
Two supersized door vents, vents along both sides and a recessed airflow rail help air move through. The recessed rail leaves a route for air when containers are placed back-to-back or close to a wall.
Included on new standard and high cube 40ft containers, subject to availability. Storage conditions and how the container is used still affect condensation risk.
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Found the same new, one-trip container for less? Send us a written like-for-like quote from a recognised UK container supplier and we’ll match the container price on up to three containers. Terms apply.
Will it fit your space — and what you need to store?
A standard-height 40 foot storage container provides around 305 sq ft of floor space. Check the door opening as well as the internal dimensions for bulky items.
| Measurement | Standard height | High cube |
|---|---|---|
| External length × width × height | 39ft 10½in × 8ft × 8ft 6in12.15m × 2.44m × 2.59m | 39ft 10½in × 8ft × 9ft 6in12.15m × 2.44m × 2.90m |
| Internal length × width × height | 39ft 4in × 7ft 8in × 7ft 10in11.99m × 2.34m × 2.39m | 39ft 4in × 7ft 8in × 8ft 10in11.99m × 2.34m × 2.69m |
| Door opening: width × height | 7ft 8in × 7ft 5in2.34m × 2.26m | 7ft 8in × 7ft 5in2.34m × 2.26m |
| Floor area | Around 305 sq ftAround 28.3m² | Around 305 sq ftAround 28.3m² |
| Cubic capacity | 2,386 cu ftAround 67.6m³ | 2,690 cu ftAround 76.2m³ |
| Tare weight | 3,510 kg | 3,690 kg |
Dimensions and weights are approximate and can vary. Allow room for delivery, unloading and opening the doors.
Choose a standard-height or high cube 40ft container. The high cube is approximately one foot taller, which suits projects that need extra capacity or a higher ceiling. Need different door access or modifications? Ask about tunnel or conversion options. We’ll confirm the specification for the type you choose. Tell us if the container is for international shipping so we can confirm suitable certification.
View full container dimensionsHow it works
From quote to delivered container in three simple steps.
Every price we quote includes delivery to your site, from our network of 17 UK depots.
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Step 1
Tell us what you need and where.
Size · New or used · Quantity · Delivery postcode
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Step 2
Get your delivered price.
Worked out for your site and sent by email.
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Step 3
Order when you’re ready.
We’ll confirm your delivery date once we’ve received payment. If it’s urgent, check availability before you order.
Worried about access? Tell us about your site when you ask for a price, and we’ll talk it through before anything is confirmed.
Prefer to talk? Call 03301 220222 9am–5.30pm, Monday–Friday
40ft container questions
What’s the difference between a new and a used 40ft container?
A new XL Vent Container has made one trip from the factory, has storage features built in and comes with a 5-year wind-and-watertight warranty. A used container is an ex-shipping-line container, approximately 12 to 15 years old. It costs less and shows dents, scrapes and signs of previous service. It’s checked by an engineer before dispatch and comes with a 3-month wind-and-watertight warranty.
What are the dimensions of a 40ft container?
Externally, a standard-height 40ft container is 39ft 10½in long, 8ft wide and 8ft 6in high (12.15m × 2.44m × 2.59m). Inside, it measures 39ft 4in × 7ft 8in × 7ft 10in, giving around 305 sq ft of floor space.
What’s the difference between a standard 40ft and a 40ft high cube?
The height. A standard container is approximately 8ft 6in high externally, while a high cube is approximately 9ft 6in. The extra foot increases storage volume and is sometimes preferred for conversions because of the higher ceiling. A standard 40ft weighs approximately 3,510 kg and a high cube approximately 3,690 kg.
Will a 40ft container fit on my site?
You’ll need suitable access, space to unload and level ground, plus room to open the doors. A 40ft is a long container, so check the access route as well as the site itself. Containers need a flat surface for the doors to close properly. On grass, a railway sleeper at each end or concrete blocks on each corner can level the container and keep its underside off damp ground. We’ll send you a delivery questionnaire, which you can return with photos and a video of your site so we can check access.
Does a wind and watertight container stop condensation?
No. Wind-and-watertight cover concerns wind and water getting in, and condensation is a separate issue. The XL Vent Container’s patented airflow features help reduce the risk of condensation and dampness, though storage conditions still play a part.
Where do you deliver from?
Every price we quote includes delivery to your site from our network of 17 UK depots.
Can I hire a 40ft container instead?
Yes. See our container hire options.
Get your 40ft container price, delivered
Tell us whether you prefer new or used, standard height or high cube, how many containers you need and the delivery postcode. We’ll confirm availability and set out the container, specification, warranty and delivered price, with VAT and agreed extras made clear.
Delivery to your site
We deliver through our UK depot network. You’ll need suitable access, unloading space and level ground for the container.
Unsure about access? Send us photos or a video and we’ll help assess it. Tell us your required date so we can check stock and delivery availability. Arrange for someone to be on site to receive the container.
- Price held for 7 days. No obligation to order.
- Lines open Monday to Friday, 9am–5.30pm.
- Prefer to hire? Explore container hire.
*Send us a written like-for-like quote from a recognised UK container supplier. If it qualifies, we’ll match the container price on up to three new, one-trip containers. Delivery is excluded. Terms apply.