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40ft Shipping Containers for Sale

The 40ft shipping container is the global standard for long-haul freight - 2,392 cu ft internal volume in the standard 8'6" build and 2,700 cu ft in high cube. Vanta stocks new one-trip and used cargo-worthy 40ft units at every depot for export, storage and modification.

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40ft standard - 2,392 cu ft

8'6" tall, 40'0" long. Global logistics workhorse for full-container-load freight.

40ft high cube - 2,700 cu ft

9'6" tall - 13% more volume, ideal for lightweight bulky cargo and container homes.

40ft refrigerated (reefer HC)

High-cube reefers with T-floor and microprocessor controls for cold-chain logistics.

40ft flat rack & open-top

Specialty 40ft units for oversized freight, machinery, and project cargo.

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40ft Standard Cargo Worthy at Piraeus depot
40ft Standard
Cargo Worthy - Piraeus
$2,650
≈ €2,438
40ft Standard New at Perth depot
40ft Standard
New - Perth
$3,100
≈ €2,852
40ft High Cube New at California depot
40ft High Cube
New - California
$3,250
≈ €2,990
40ft High Cube Cargo Worthy at Marseille depot
40ft High Cube
Cargo Worthy - Marseille
$2,950
≈ €2,714
40ft Refrigerated Working Reefer at Perth depot
40ft Refrigerated
Working Reefer - Perth
$12,800
≈ €11,776
40ft Flat Rack Used at Marseille depot
40ft Flat Rack
Used - Marseille
$3,400
≈ €3,128
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What are the dimensions of a 40ft container?

External 40'0" L x 8'0" W x 8'6" H (standard) or 9'6" H (high cube). Internal 39'5" L x 7'8" W x 7'10"/8'10" H. Volume 2,392 or 2,700 cu ft.

How much does a 40ft shipping container cost?

Used cargo-worthy 40ft standards start at $2,650. Used 40ft high cubes from $2,950. New one-trip 40ft standards from $3,100 and high cubes from $3,250. Reefer 40ft HC units from $12,800.

40ft standard vs 40ft high cube - which should I buy?

High cube gives you 12 extra inches of interior height and 13% more volume for less than $200 more. Choose standard only when clearance is limited (loading docks, tunnels, height-restricted routes).

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40ft standards and high cubes in stock. Delivered to your yard or port.

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