Anyone who wants to buy a Buy a 40 ft container needs a lot of contiguous space – for bulky goods, machinery or a conversion project. Coin Container delivers 40 ft containers in Standard and High Cube versions, new, one-way and used – across Europe. Below you will find the 40 ft containers currently available from our range.
40 ft containers in the shop
40 ft container, used
Original price was: 1.300,00 €. 1.200,00 €Current price is: 1.200,00 €.
40 ft High Cube container
Original price was: 2.800,00 €. 2.650,00 €Current price is: 2.650,00 €.
40 ft High Cube container, used
from 1.450,00 €
40 ft High Cube refrigerated container
from 24.000,00 €
40 ft High Cube Open Side container
Original price was: 9.500,00 €. 9.000,00 €Current price is: 9.000,00 €.
40 ft container – dimensions and volume
| External L×W×H | Internal L×W×H | Door opening W×H | Volume | Tare weight | Payload | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 ft Standard | 12.192 × 2.438 × 2.591 mm | approx. 12.032 × 2.350 × 2.390 mm | approx. 2.340 × 2.280 mm | approx. 67 m³ | approx. 3.700 kg | approx. 26.500 kg |
| 40 ft High Cube | 12.192 × 2.438 × 2.896 mm | approx. 12.032 × 2.350 × 2.695 mm | approx. 2.340 × 2.585 mm | approx. 76 m³ | approx. 3.900 kg | approx. 28.500 kg |
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All container dimensions compared: Container dimensions and sizes.
Standard or High Cube?
The High Cube is 30 cm taller (internally ~2,70 m instead of 2,39 m) with the same floor area. This pays off if you still need standing headroom after insulating the interior, if you transport tall packages, or if you stack pallets two high. For simple floor storage, the Standard is sufficient.
New, one-way or used?
Ein gebrauchter 40 Fuß Container im Zustand „Wind and Watertight“ ist für Lager und Baustelle völlig ausreichend. Für Umbauten und sichtbare Aufstellung greift man zum One-way container; a specific company colour can be achieved by container painting. Details and inspection checklist: buy used shipping containers.
One 40 ft or two 20 ft?
For the same required length, a 40 ft container offers slightly more volume than two 20 ft containers and costs less than two separate containers. Two 20 ft containers, however, have advantages that often matter more: they can be placed separately or delivered to two locations, moved individually, rented out separately or resold, and each has its own pair of doors – in a 40 ft container, everything behind the last pallet can only be reached by walking the entire length. If you regularly remove stored goods, two smaller units usually serve you better: Buy a 20 ft container.
How much does a 40 ft container cost?
A used 40 ft container costs in the mid four-figure range, a High Cube somewhat more, and a one-way container considerably more.
| Size | used | One-way | brand new |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 ft | approx. 1.100–1.400 € | approx. 3.000–3.300 € | on request |
| 40 ft High Cube | approx. 1.400–1.800 € | approx. 2.700–3.300 € | on request |
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As of October 2026. Indicative net prices (plus VAT) at the depot, excluding transport. Containers are a globally traded commodity — prices move with exchange rates, freight rates and the season. We give binding prices in our quote.
All cost factors including transport: How much does a shipping container cost.
What is a 40 ft container used for?
- Storage: large quantities of goods, machinery, vehicles
- Conversion: office, living or workshop module – almost always as a High Cube
- Overseas shipping: the standard format of international container logistics
A single layer on the floor holds around 21–25 Euro pallets.
Delivery and placement
The 40 ft container is delivered by truck or low-loader, with a loader crane on request. For placement you need a load-bearing, level surface over the full length and generous access. Details: Container transport and logistics.
Realistically assessing the space required
The 40 ft container is considerably more demanding to place than the 20 ft. The vehicle with trailer is around 18 metres long and needs a correspondingly large turning circle; a crane truck also needs lateral swing room. It is also important that the surface is level over the full length – even a dip in the middle means the container rests on its ends, sags and the doors no longer close properly. If access is tight, we check in advance whether the container can be offloaded elsewhere and moved with a forklift: Have a shipping container delivered and offloaded.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions and volume of a 40 ft container?
Outside 12.192 × 2.438 mm, height 2.591 mm (standard) or 2.896 mm (High Cube). The volume is around 67 m³, and about 76 m³ for the High Cube.
Standard or High Cube?
The High Cube is 30 cm taller (inside approx. 2,70 m instead of 2,39 m). It is worth it if you still need standing headroom after insulating the interior or if you load tall packages. For simple floor storage, the standard version is sufficient.
One 40 ft or two 20 ft?
A 40 ft container offers slightly more volume than two 20 ft containers and costs less than two individual containers. Two 20 ft containers, however, can be placed separately, moved individually or rented out, and each has its own pair of doors.
Buy a 40 ft container now
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Zuletzt aktualisiert: 7. November 2026 · Redaktion: Coin Container Team, Hamburg