40ft Shipping Containers for Sale & Hire
Our 40ft shipping containers offer secure, durable storage and transport capacity for large-scale use.
Built to ISO standards and available for sale or hire nationwide, these units provide twice the space of a 20ft model while maintaining the same reliable structure and watertight protection.
40ft Shipping Container Types
40ft Shipping Containers
Need more room? The 40ft container delivers serious space for storage or transport, strong, secure and available to buy or hire.
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40ft High Cube
Extra internal height, providing maximum storage capacity for bulky, oversized or high-volume goods.
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40ft Side Opening - High Cube
Full-length doors across the entire unit - ideal for bulk loading, frequent access to stock, and large conversions.
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40ft Tunnel - Standard
Cargo doors at both ends allow for easy stock access, dual-use conversions and secure walkthrough setups.
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40ft Tunnel - High Cube
Double-ended access with increased storage capacity, making it easy to load, rotate or separate stock.
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40ft Open Top
For loads that need overhead access or are too tall to go through standard cargo doors.
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Cleveland Containers supplies a full range of 40ft shipping containers, including standard, high cube, side opening, tunnel, and open top variations.
Each option offers a different access configuration to suit storage, logistics, or conversion projects.
Key Features
- Lock box included on new units (optional on used)
- 28mm marine-grade plywood flooring (new only)
- Multiple air vents and lashing points
- Wind and watertight steel construction
- Available in blue or green (new only)
- Delivered nationwide from over 20 UK depots
- Technical drawings for all models are available to download.
Common Applications
With extensive capacity and robust construction, 40ft containers are ideal for:
- Secure storage of goods and equipment
- Industrial and logistics operations
- Site-based workshops or tool stores
- Pop-up retail or catering units
- Offices, welfare or studio conversions
- Biomass boiler and plant housing
- Used across construction, retail, energy, and logistics sectors, these containers combine space efficiency with long service life.
Pricing and Availability
Our 40ft shipping containers are available for sale and hire.
The cost can vary depending on several factors though, such as the desired location of the unit, whether it is new or used, and whether it is a specialised type (for example, high cube or side opening variations). To receive an accurate quote, contact our team with your location and container type preference, and we’ll confirm current stock from your nearest depot.
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FAQ
40ft standard height shipping containers can fit up to 20 Standard Pallets, and 24 Euro Pallets. As Euro Pallets are 200mm narrower, they can be positioned lengthwise in a 40ft shipping container, however Standard Pallets cannot. More information on how many pallets fit into different sizes of containers can be found on our blog.
The cubic metre capacity (CBM) of a standard 40ft shipping container is approximately 2,360cu ft (66.83m3) and the cubic capacity of a high cube 40ft container is 2,660cu ft (75.32m3).
We have over 20 depots nationwide that stock a variety of sizes and types of shipping containers, so we can deliver a 40ft container to many locations across the UK. Enquire now for a quote to purchase and transport a 40ft container to your area.
The variation that you go for when it comes to our 40ft shipping containers, as well as the condition of the unit and where it will be located all alter the price you will be quoted.
The weight of your 40ft shipping container from Cleveland Containers will differ depending on the variation you need.
One of our standard 40ft units weighs approximately 3,620kg, but the weight increases all the way up to 6,580kg if you choose a 40ft side opening high cube container.