40ft Container
40ft Container for Sale in the UAE
The 40ft standard container doubles the floor space of a 20ft unit and is the size shipping companies, freight forwarders, and large storage projects search for across the UAE. We supply that length as a 40ft High Cube (40HC). Ask us, we offer 40HC. Used 40HC AED 6,900, brand new 40HC AED 14,000.
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40ft container dimensions
| 40ft Standard | Measurement |
|---|---|
| External (L x W x H) | 12.19 x 2.44 x 2.59 m |
| Internal (L x W x H) | 12.03 x 2.35 x 2.39 m |
| Door opening (W x H) | 2.34 x 2.28 m |
| Internal volume | about 67 m³ |
| Tare weight | about 3,800 kg |
| Payload | about 26,500 kg |
Nominal ISO figures; exact internal dimensions and tare vary slightly by manufacturer and unit.
Specifications
A 40ft standard is 12.19m long x 2.44m wide x 2.59m high outside. Internal capacity is around 67 cubic metres, with a payload of roughly 26 tonnes depending on condition. Same width as a 20ft unit, twice the length, and about 30cm shorter than a 40ft High Cube.
Best uses
Large-scale warehousing overflow, construction site storage for bigger projects, freight forwarding and shipping, and conversions into larger site offices or workshops. The extra length makes a 40ft efficient for high-volume storage per delivery trip. If you searched for a 40ft or a 40 standard,ask us, we offer 40hc.
40ft standard vs 40ft high cube
A 40ft standard is 2.59m high. The 40ft high cube (40HC) adds roughly 30cm of height on the same footprint, which is the 40ft we sell. Used AED 6,900, brand new AED 14,000, ex-VAT. Ask us, we offer 40HC.
Delivery
We deliver 40ft containers across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and every other emirate. Dubai and Sharjah are same-day delivery. 40ft containers delivered to Al Ain go the next day, as does the rest of Abu Dhabi emirate including Al Dhafra. Delivery is quoted on request.
40ft standard price
We do not publish a separate price for a 40ft standard. Ask us, we offer 40HC. The 40ft High Cube we supply is AED 6,900 used and AED 14,000 brand new, before 5% VAT. See the 40ft high cube page for dimensions and the price list.
What fits in a 40ft container
With about 67 cubic metres inside a 40ft standard, and about 76 cubic metres in a 40HC, the floor is roughly 12m by 2.35m. A 40ft holds:
- About 20 standard pallets on the floor, or around 40 stacked two high.
- A full three or four bedroom household move.
- Long items up to about 12m, such as pipes, steel sections, timber and cable drums.
- Around 26 tonnes of cargo by weight.
A 40ft standard door is 2.34m wide and 2.28m high. A 40HC door is taller. Compare sizes in our 20ft vs 40ft guide.
40ft container delivery
A 40ft needs a longer trailer and more turning room than a 20ft, so tell us about gate width, overhead cables and where the box will sit when you enquire. Fabricators and timber yards use the length for pipe, profiles and stock. Household moves use it for a full three or four bedroom load. Dubai and Sharjah are same-day delivery. Abu Dhabi, including Al Ain and Al Dhafra, is next day. Delivery is quoted on request. The container we offer at this length is the 40ft High Cube: AED 6,900 used, AED 14,000 brand new, before 5% VAT. Ask us, we offer 40HC.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a 40ft shipping container cost in the UAE?
We do not publish a 40ft standard price. Ask us, we offer 40HC. A used 40ft High Cube is AED 6,900 and a brand new 40ft High Cube is AED 14,000, both ex-VAT.
Do you sell a 40ft standard as well as a 40HC?
Ask us, we offer 40HC. A 40HC has the same length and width as a 40ft standard, with about 30cm more height.
Is a 40ft container better than two 20ft containers?
A single 40ft gives roughly double the floor of a 20ft and only needs one delivery trip and one footprint on site. Ask us and we will match you to a 40HC.
Can a 40ft container be used as an office?
Yes, 40ft containers are commonly modified into site offices, meeting rooms, or staff facilities. See our container office page for details.
40ft Standard: Ask Us, We Offer 40HC
Used 40HC AED 6,900, brand new 40HC AED 14,000. Tell us your delivery location and we'll confirm timing.