40-foot Shipping Containers for Sale
We offer NEW and USED 40-foot shipping containers for storage and countless other uses (i.e., wind and watertight containers) or ocean export (i.e., cargo worthy ocean shipping containers).
Our NEW 40-foot containers are available in standard or high cube heights—both heights can feature double doors at either one or both ends. They can also come with an open side.
We offer USED 40-foot containers in standard or high-cube heights. Used containers have double doors at one end only. They may also have an open side or top.
See also our
new and used 20-foot containers.
How Much Does it Cost to Buy a 40-foot Shipping Container?
Shipping container prices vary widely and depend on many factors.
Some of the many variables that determine shipping container pricing include:
- Shipping container size
- Shipping container condition and grades
- Specialized Shipping containers (non-Standard)
- Geographical location of the container
- Market conditions affecting availability
Used shipping containers are sold as they’re depreciated off of the steamship line inventories. 40-foot shipping containers are the most common containers sold today.
Currently in 2024, used 40-foot standard containers can start as low as $1,500, but can cost as much as $2,100 in markets where supply is scarce.
Used 40-foot, High Cube shipping container prices currently vary from a low of $1,700 to $2,200, depending on grade and location.
New, One-trip 40-foot container prices range anywhere from $3,600 to $4,200, depending on availability. During container shortages, you may see prices more than double those averages in many markets.
New, One-trip 40-foot, High Cube shipping container prices currently vary from a low of $3,600 to $4,200, depending on grade and location.
Specialized Used and New 40-foot shipping container prices vary even more by location. During container shortages, we’ve seen prices more than double those averages in many markets.
You can learn more in our in-depth article:
How Much Does a Shipping Container Cost?
How to Buy A 40-foot Shipping Container
Our process is personalized to best meet your individual container needs.
Buying shipping containers is a seamless process with our efficient, customized system.
At Container Management, Inc., we ensure that you get the container size and grade that best meets your specific needs.
Step 1: Complete Our Quote Request Form
Our quote form ensures you provide us with the important details:
- How many containers?
- New or Used?
- Do you want us to deliver the container?
- Where do you want to place the container: City, State, Zip Code
- What grade container?
- Storage or Export?
- Your email address and phone number
Step 2: You Receive Our Quote
We email you back the same business day with our quote provided we receive your quote request by 4:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday.
We will email you back the next business day with our quote if we receive your quote request later than 4:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday.
Our quote is based on current inventory levels at the depot site(s) closest to your delivery location. Inventory at each depot site is subject to change. Prices are based on current availability. Once current inventory is depleted, prices may vary with the next inventory replenishment.
We offer some of the most competitive wholesale pricing on the market by quoting according to current inventory availability.
Step 3: Your Purchase
You provide us with a purchase order or email indicating your intent to purchase.
We will confirm your purchase by reserving your container size and grade at the nearest depot location. You’ll get the next container off the stack at the depot that meets your order criteria.
We can’t guarantee a specific color, but all of our containers are warrantied to be wind and watertight at the time of delivery.
We require payment in full at this point before moving to Step 4 Delivery or Pick-Up.
Our Operations Team will be in touch within one business day to confirm your order and accept payment.
Once your order has been paid for in full, they will coordinate the logistics of your shipping container delivery or depot pick-up.
Step 4: Ground Level Container Delivery or Depot Pick-Up
For delivery: We work with professional local transport companies with specialized equipment to deliver your container directly to the ground.
You’ll know what day your container delivery is scheduled for within a day or two of placing your order, and the driver will give you a call when they’re en route on the day of delivery.
Plan on 4 to 7 business days for shipping container purchases.
Learn more about our delivery service here.
For depot pick-up: After purchase, we will provide you with a release number and pick-up information. You can then immediately go to the designated depot on the release and have the container loaded on your truck.
We’re happy to load your truck at the depot if you have the proper equipment to safely transport a shipping container.
Please be aware you are required to comply with all DOT and OSHA rules while at the depot and Container Management, Inc. cannot be liable for any issues during transport.
Option: If you’re purchasing your container for export
If you’re buying a shipping container to be used for export, you can add a CSC Survey to your purchase (please note, surveys add 3-5 business days to the normal timeline).
We are happy to provide a cargo worthy (CW) container, as well as coordinate an export certification from a licensed surveyor at the depot prior to your trucker picking up the container.
Learn more about ocean export shipments here.
NEW 40-foot Standard Shipping Containers With Double Doors at One End
NEW standard 40-foot containers are available with double doors at either one or both ends. Most 40-foot NEW containers include exterior lock boxes. (See also description for NEW 40-foot standard containers with double doors at both ends.)
Sizes and Dimensions of NEW 40-foot Standard Containers With Double Doors at One End
| Dimension | External Size | Internal Size | Door Opening* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 40' 0" | 39' 5 ½" | |
| Width | 8' 0" | 7' 8 1/2" | 7' 8 1/8" |
| Height | 8' 6" | 7' 9 7/8" | 7' 5 5/8" |
*Total opening size at one end (double doors).
Ratings: NEW 40-foot Standard Containers With Double Doors at One End
| Tare Weight | Payload | Max. gross | Cube Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,168 lb | 63,482 lb | 71,650 lb | 2,377 ft.3 |
Test Loads: NEW 40-foot Standard Containers With Double Doors at One End
| Stacking | Transverse Racking | Longitudinal Racking | Floor Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214,290 lb. | 33,600 lb. | 16,800 lb. | 16,000 lb. |
NEW 40-foot-long High Cube Shipping Containers With Double Doors at One End
A high cube (HC) container is one foot taller than a standard shipping container. NEW 40-foot high-cube containers are available with double doors at either one or both ends. Most NEW 40-foot-long high cube containers include exterior lock boxes. (See the description below for NEW 40-foot HC containers with double doors at both ends.)
Sizes and Dimensions of NEW 40-foot-long High Cube Containers With Double Doors at One End
| Dimension | External Size | Internal Size | Door Opening* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 40' 0" | 39' 5 ½" | |
| Width | 8' 0" | 7' 8 ½" | 7' 8 1/8" |
| Height | 9' 6" | 8' 9 7/8" | 8' 5 ½" |
*Total opening size at one end (double doors).
Ratings: NEW 40-foot-long High Cube Containers With Double Doors at One End
| Tare Weight | Payload | Max. gross | Cube Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,587 lb. | 63,063 lb. | 71,650 lb. | 2,681 ft.3 |
Test Loads: NEW 40-foot-long High Cube Containers With Double Doors at One End
| Stacking | Transverse Racking | Longitudinal Racking | Floor Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214,290 lb. | 33,600 lb. | 16,800 lb. | 16,000 lb. |
NEW 40-foot Standard Containers With Double-Doors at Both End
NEW 40-foot standard containers are available with double doors at one or both ends. Most 40-foot NEW standard containers include exterior lock boxes. (See the description above for NEW HC containers with double doors at one end.)
Sizes and Dimensions of NEW 40-foot Standard Containers With Double Doors at Both Ends
| Dimension | External Size | Internal Size | Door Opening* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 40' 0" | 39' 5 ½" | |
| Width | 8' 0" | 7' 8 ½" | 7' 8 1/8" |
| Height | 8' 6" | 7' 9 7/8" | 7' 5 5/8" |
*Total opening size at one end (double doors).
Ratings: NEW 40-foot Standard Containers With Double Doors at Both Ends
| Tare Weight | Payload | Max. gross | Cube Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,168 lb. | 63,482 lb. | 71,650 lb. | 2,377 ft.3 |
Test Loads: NEW 40-foot Standard Containers With Double Doors at Both Ends
| Stacking | Transverse Racking | Longitudinal Racking | Floor Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214,290 lb. | 33,600 lb. | 16,800 lb. | 16,000 lb. |
NEW 40-foot-long High Cube (HC) Shipping Containers With Double Doors at Both Ends
High cube (HC) containers are one foot taller than standard shipping containers. NEW 40-foot HC containers are available with double doors at one or both ends. Most NEW 40-foot-long high cube containers include exterior lock boxes. (See above for NEW 40-foot-long HC containers with double doors at one end.)
Sizes and Dimensions of NEW 40-foot-long Containers With Double Doors at Both Ends
| Dimension | External Size | Internal Size | Door Opening* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 40' 0" | 39' 5 ½" | |
| Width | 8' 0" | 7' 8 1/2" | 7' 8 1/8" |
| Height | 9' 6" | 8' 9 7/8" | 8' 5 ½" |
*Total opening size at one end (double doors).
Ratings: NEW 40-foot-long High Cube Containers With Double Doors at Both Ends
| Tare Weight | Payload | Max. gross | Cube Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,587 lb. | 63,063 lb. | 71,650 lb. | 2,681 ft.3 |
Test Loads: NEW 40-foot-long High Cube Containers With Double Doors at Both Ends
| Stacking | Transverse Racking | Longitudinal Racking | Floor Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214,290 lb. | 33,600 lb. | 16,800 lb. | 16,000 lb. |
NEW 40-foot Standard Shipping Containers With an Open Side and Double Doors at One End
NEW 40-foot standard shipping containers with an open side give you multiple access points. You can access these containers either through four (4) bifold doors on the open side or standard double doors at one end.
Most NEW 40-foot standard containers with an open side include exterior lock boxes. (See below for 40-foot standard containers with an open side and double doors at both ends.)
Sizes and Dimensions of NEW 40-foot Standard Containers With an Open Side and Double Doors at One End
| Dimension | External Size | Internal Size | Door Opening* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 40' 0" | 39' 5 ½" | |
| Width | 8' 0" | 7' 8 1/2" | 7' 8 1/8" |
| Height | 8' 6" | 7' 9 7/8" | 7' 5 5/8" |
*Total opening size at one end (double doors).
Ratings: NEW 40-foot Standard Containers With an Open Side and Double Doors at One End
| Tare Weight | Payload | Max. gross | Cube Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,168 lb. | 63,482 lb. | 71,650 lb. | 2,377 ft.3 |
Test Loads: NEW 40-foot Standard Containers With an Open Side and Double Doors at One End
| Stacking | Transverse Racking | Longitudinal Racking | Floor Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214,290 lb. | 33,600 lb. | 16,800 lb. | 16,000 lb. |
NEW 40-foot-long High Cube (HC) Container With an Open Side and Double Doors at One End
A high cube (HC) container is one foot taller than a standard shipping container. NEW 40-foot HC shipping containers with an open side give you multiple access points. You can access these containers either through four (4) bifold doors on the open side or standard double doors at one end. Most NEW 40-foot HC containers with an open side include exterior lock boxes.
Sizes and Dimensions of NEW 40-foot-long High Cube (HC) Containers With an Open Side
| Dimension | External Size | Internal Size | Door Opening* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 40' 0" | 39' 5 ½" | |
| Width | 8' 0" | 7' 8 1/2" | 7' 8 1/8" |
| Height | 9' 6" | 8' 9 7/8" | 8' 5 ½" |
*Total opening size at one end (double doors).
Ratings: NEW 40-foot-long High Cube (HC) Containers With an Open Side
| Tare Weight | Payload | Max. gross | Cube Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,587 lb. | 63,063 lb. | 71,650 lb. | 2,681 ft.3 |
Test Loads: NEW 40-foot-long High Cube (HC) Containers With an Open Side
| Stacking | Transverse Racking | Longitudinal Racking | Floor Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214,290 lb. | 33,600 lb. | 16,800 lb. | 16,000 lb. |
Learn more about NEW shipping containers.
USED 40-foot, Cargo Worthy Standard Shipping Containers
All USED 40-foot shipping containers have double doors at one end only. Cargo worthy grade containers meet all of the manufacturer’s requirements as detailed in the table below.
Sizes and Dimensions of USED 40-foot Cargo Worthy Containers
| Dimension | External Size | Internal Size | Door Opening* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 40' 0" | 39' 5 ½" | |
| Width | 8' 0" | 7' 8 1/2" | 7' 8 1/8" |
| Height | 8' 6" | 8' 9 7/8" | 7' 5 5/8" |
*Total opening size at one end (double doors).
Ratings: USED 40-foot Cargo Worthy Containers
| Tare Weight | Payload | Max. gross | Cube Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,168 lb. | 63,482 lb. | 71,650 lb. | 2,377 ft.3 |
Test Loads: USED 40-foot Cargo Worthy Containers
| Stacking | Transverse Racking | Longitudinal Racking | Floor Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214,290 lb. | 33,600 lb. | 16,800 lb. | 16,000 lb. |
Used 40-foot Standard Wind/Watertight Shipping Containers
All USED 40-foot shipping containers have double doors at one end only. Standard wind/watertight grade containers match the dimensions below. Wind/watertight grade containers are guaranteed to be wind and watertight at your container delivery time.
Sizes and Dimensions of USED 40-foot Wind/Watertight Containers
| Dimension | External Size | Internal Size | Door Opening* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 40' 0" | 39' 5 ½" | |
| Width | 8' 0" | 7' 8 1/2" | 7' 8 1/8" |
| Height | 8' 6" | 8' 9 7/8" | 7' 5 5/8" |
*Total opening size at one end (double doors).
USED 40-foot-long High Cube (HC) Shipping Containers
All USED containers have double doors at one end only. A high cube (HC) container is one foot taller than a standard shipping container.
Cargo worthy containers meet all manufacturer’s requirements as detailed in the table below. Wind/watertight grade containers meet only the dimensions described in the table and are guaranteed to be wind and watertight at the customer's delivery time.
Sizes and Dimensions of USED 40-foot-long Wind/Watertight and Cargo Worthy High Cube Containers
| Dimension | External Size | Internal Size | Door Opening* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 40' 0" | 39' 5 ½" | |
| Width | 8' 0" | 7' 8 1/2" | 7' 8 1/8" |
| Height | 9' 6" | 8' 9 7/8" | 8' 5 ½" |
*Total opening size at one end (double doors).
Ratings: USED 40-foot-long Cargo Worthy High Cube Containers
| Tare Weight | Payload | Max. gross | Cube Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,587 lb. | 63,063 lb. | 71,650 lb. | 2,681 ft.3 |
Test Loads: USED 40-foot-long Cargo Worthy Cube Containers
| Stacking | Transverse Racking | Longitudinal Racking | Floor Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214,290 lb. | 33,600 lb. | 16,800 lb. | 16,000 lb. |
USED 40-foot Open-Top Shipping Containers
USED 40-foot Open-Top shipping containers have an open top covered by a removable waterproof tarp. These containers typically have double doors at one end.
Sizes and Dimensions of USED 40-foot Open-Top Shipping Containers
| Dimension | External Size | Internal Size | Door Opening* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 40' 0" | 39' 5 ½" | |
| Width | 8' 0" | 7' 8 1/2" | 7' 8 1/8" |
| Height | 9' 6" | 8' 9 7/8" | 8' 5 ½" |
*Total opening size at one end (double doors).
Learn more about USED shipping containers.
About Us
Container Management, Inc. is a multi-generational family-owned and -operated container Wholesaler, founded in 1993 to serve our customers with exemplary customer service and competitive wholesale pricing.
Offices
Corporate Office
8500 E. 116th St. Suite 607
Fishers, IN 46038
Branch Office
Naples, FL 34114
Branch Office
Black Mountain, NC 28711