40ft Standard Shipping Containers for Sale & Hire
40ft Standard Fitted with Ply Line, Electrics and Personnel Door
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The 40ft standard shipping container offers high-volume, secure storage for goods, materials, and equipment.
Built to ISO standards, it’s suitable for shipping, transport, or static storage across industrial, commercial, and logistics environments.
As the most common size within our container range, the standard 40ft provides twice the space of a 20ft unit while maintaining the same durable build quality. It’s ideal for long-term use on construction sites, distribution hubs, and agricultural premises where large, weatherproof storage is required.
Each container features marine-grade plywood flooring, multiple lashing points for cargo security, and ventilation for air circulation. New models include a lock box as standard, with used options available depending on stock condition.
Need more internal height? Explore the 40ft High Cube Shipping Container options for additional clearance and cubic capacity.
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40ft Standard Fitted with Ply Line, Electrics and Personnel Door
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40ft Standard Fitted with Ply Line, Electrics and Personnel Door
Dimensions
External dimensions
| Length | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 40ft (12,192mm) | 8ft (2438mm) | 8ft 6in (2,591mm) |
Internal dimensions
| Length | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 39ft 6in (12,032mm) | 7ft 9ins (2352mm) | 7ft 10in (2,393mm) |
The 40ft standard container is suitable for a wide range of storage and site applications.
With Cleveland XTRAS, your unit can be adapted for more specific use cases, from welfare setups to secure on-site facilities. We can fit your container with:
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Ply Line & Insulation
Improves temperature control, reduces condensation and noise, and enhances a container’s durability.
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Personnel Doors
Enhances access and security - ideal for container offices, workshops, storage units and conversions.
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Windows
Better light, airflow and usability - perfect for offices, kiosks, workshops and custom container conversions.
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Electrics & Lighting
Boosts functionality, visibility and versatility, enabling office, workshop, storage and custom uses.
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Racking
Durable racking keeps containers organised, safe and efficient - ideal for tools, inventory and business storage.
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Grafo-Therm
Grafo-Therm reduces condensation and improves insulation for a safer, more stable container interior.
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Painting
Repainting improves protection, appearance and longevity, with high-quality finishes and custom colours available.
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Custom Builds
Looking for something fully bespoke? We can create full custom units for manufacturing, construction, events and more.
FAQ
It offers a cubic capacity of around 66.8m³, suitable for up to 20 UK pallets or 24 Euro pallets, depending on arrangement.
Yes. The 40ft standard container is built to ISO standards, meaning it can be used for shipping, transport, or static storage. Most customers, however, choose it for secure on-site or long-term storage applications.
Yes. Unmodified 40ft standard containers are available to hire or purchase, depending on your location and stock availability.
If you need any internal features or structural changes, such as insulation, electrics, or partitioning, the unit must be purchased, as converted containers are not available for hire.
With more than 20 depots across the UK, we can deliver to almost any postcode quickly and cost-effectively.