40ft containers
40ft containers
40ft containers
The 40ft container is twice as big as the more standard 20ft container. The 40-foot container is ideal for transporting large amounts of goods. Each of our different types of containers come in 40-foot. Because we have a wide network of depot facilities in all the main ports in Europe and strategic locations in Asia and the South Pacific, we can ensure that customers can pick up and redeliver containers with maximum flexibility and in a timely manner. We have 40ft containers for sale, but we also lease and rent these containers.
Please contact our sales team to get more information and advice.
40ft containers
The 40ft container is twice as big as the more standard 20ft container. The 40-foot container is ideal for transporting large amounts of goods. Each of our different types of containers come in 40-foot. Because we have a wide network of depot facilities in all the main ports in Europe and strategic locations in Asia and the South Pacific, we can ensure that customers can pick up and redeliver containers with maximum flexibility and in a timely manner. We have 40ft containers for sale, but we also lease and rent these containers.
Please contact our sales team to get more information and advice.
40ft containers dimensions
Find below the size of the 40ft container types. We have listed both the 40ft container’s internal dimensions.
| Type of container | Size | Type | ISO | Capacity m3 | Inside Length | Inside Width | Inside Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40'Flat Rack | 4096 | Fc | 42P3 | 11,666 | 2,224 | 1,949 | |
| 40'Open Top | 4096 | Ot | 42U1 | 65.7 | 12,032 | 2,342 | 2,331 |
| 40'Pallet Wide | 4086 | Pw | 4CG1 | 70.4 | 12,100 | 2,442 | 2,383 |
| 40'Pallet Wide High Cube | 4096 | PwHc | 4EG1 | 79.57 | 12,100 | 2,442 | 2,693 |
| 40'High Cube Reefer | 4096 | Re | 45RI | 68.3 | 11,578 | 2,290 | 2,545 |
| 40'Standard | 4086 | St | 42G0 | 67.6 | 12,032 | 2,350 | 2,390 |
| 40'High Cube | 4096 | Hc | 45G0 | 76.43 | 12,100 | 2,350 | 2,688 |
The 40ft container inner dimensions are standardized by ISO for guidance only. There may be occasional minor deviations.
You can convert the 40-foot sea container size in inches or feet or other metrics with this useful tool. If you have any questions about the sizes and dimensions, please contact us.
40-foot shipping container weight and cbm
| Type of container | Volume | Weight | Max payload | Max total weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40'Flat Rack | 4,950 kg | 45,000 kg | 45,000 kg | |
| 40'Open Top | 67 | 3,750 kg | 26,730 kg | 30,480 kg |
| 40'Pallet Wide | 70 | 4,080 kg | 29,920 kg | 34,000 kg |
| 40'Pallet Wide High Cube | 79 | 4,630 kg | 29,370 kg | 34,000 kg |
| 40'High Cube Reefer | 67 | 4,575 kg | 29,425 kg | 34,000 kg |
| 40'Standard | 67 | 3,790 kg | 26,690 kg | 30,480 kg |
| 40'High Cube | 76 | 3,950 kg | 26,530 kg | 30,480 kg |
Look for more 40ft container specifications on the detail pages of each container.
40ft container types
We have these types of 40-foot containers:
Used and new 40ft containers
We have both new and used 40 foot shipping containers for sale and rent. You can also lease these containers. Trident Container Leasing B.V. only purchases from carefully selected manufacturers that meet our stringent quality demands. Our new and second-hand 40ft containers therefore, have the utmost quality.
Buying, renting or leasing
Want to buy a 40-foot shipping container? Trident Container Leasing B.V. sells, rents and leases containers. To lease a container, please contact our Leasing Division. If you like to want or rent a container, please contact our Trading Division.
Related sizes
Besides the 40-foot containers we also sell the 20ft containers. In addition, we make 40ft container conversions and modify the 40ft container with, for instance, different floors, ramps and other modifications. Please contact our sales team to see how we can help you.
40ft containers costs
Please contact our sales team for the cost of a 40-foot container.Our containers
Standard container
20ft container
The Standard container is, as the name suggests, the most generally used container.
Standard container
40ft container
The Standard 40ft containers are twice as big as the popular Standard 20ft containers.
High Cube container
40ft container
The 40ft High Cube containers are circa 30 cm higher than the 40ft Standard containers.
Reefer container
20ft container
The 20ft Reefer container is a special refrigerated container. The Reefer container can be used for cooling and freezing.
High Cube Reefer container
40ft container
Reefer containers are used for the transportation of food, like vegetables, fish and meat.
Flat Rack container
20ft container
The 20ft Flat Rack container is used to transport bulky oversized cargo. Flat Racks are shipping containers without sidewalls or a roof.
Flat Rack container
40ft container
The 40ft Flat Rack containers are used to transport oversized cargo that does not fit into a regular shipping container.
Open Top container
20ft container
The 20ft Open Top container is meant for cargo that can be loaded with a crane from the upper side.
Open Top container
40ft container
The 40ft Open Top Shipping container can be used for special and heavy goods.
Pallet Wide container
40ft container
The 40ft Pallet Wide containers are circa 30 cm higher than the 40ft Standard containers.
Pallet Wide High Cube container
40ft container
The 40ft High Cube Pallet Wide container is higher than the regular container.
Pallet Wide High Cube Reefer container
45ft container
The 45’HCPW containers are circa 30 cm higher than the 45ft Standard Containers. Capacity of this Reefer container is 33 Euro-pallets.