Shipping Containers for Sale | 20 & 40' Used Storage Containers (2024)

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What is the cost of 40 ft container? ›

MS 40 Feet Shipping Container at Rs 140000/unit in New Delhi | ID: 14663678462.

International Shipping Container Cost

The average costs to ship a container overseas can range from $1,865 to $13,080 for a 20ft shipping container and $3435 to $23,505 for a 40ft container.

In general, a new 20ft dry container can be purchased from anywhere between $1,500 and $3,500, while a new 40ft dry container typically costs between $2,500 and $4,500. If you're interested in a new 40ft high cube (HC) container, expect to pay roughly $2,500 to $6,000.

Used 40′ containers start as low as $1,750, but containers can cost as much as $3,500 in markets where supply is scarce. One trip 40′ containers, which are like new, can cost anywhere from $4,500 to $7,900, depending on availability.

How to estimate the volume of your 40-foot container shipment. As a general rule, the household goods of a two- to three-bedroom apartment with a living room, dining room, den, and kitchen can fit into a 40-foot container.

As you'd expect, a 40ft container has the capacity of around double a 20ft container. A 40ft container (40ft in length) can generally squeeze about 54-58cbm worth of goods inside.

Typically an empty 20 foot shipping container weighs between 1.8-2.2 metric tonnes (about 3,970 - 4,850 lb) and an empty 40 foot shipping container weighs 3.8 - 4.2 tonne (8,340 - 9,260 lb) depending on what kind of container it is.

The typical high cube 40 foot shipping container has a floor area of about 300 square feet, and a volume of almost 3000 square feet. With this much room, high cube shipping containers are an obvious choice for large-volume shipping by sea or rail.

For larger volumes, the 40ft shipping container is the way to go. With double the capacity of a 20ft container, 40ft containers are ideal for bulky or oversized cargo, or when you need to transport a higher quantity of goods.

What is the maximum load for a 20 ft and 40 ft container? ›

A 20-foot container's internal dimensions are:

It has 146 sq ft (13.86m2) of floor space and 1,172 cubic ft of volume (33.2m3). Depending on the type of pallet you use, it can hold 10 standard pallets or 12 Euro pallets without stacking.

It's important to note that shipping containers, when used as cargo boxes, are considered wind and watertight, meaning they seal out wind and water. Protection against these elements allows containers to travel at sea, keeping the stored contents safe.

Because they were built to safely transport goods over long distances and often-harsh conditions, shipping containers are extremely durable, making them an ideal choice for homes. With proper care and maintenance, these homes can last decades - an average lifespan of 25-30 years.

The average price to ship a 20ft container from China to USA is from $1150 to $3250. The shipping timeline to ship a 20 foot container from China to USA ranges depending on the route. The average price to ship a 40ft container from China to USA is from $2150 to $4850.

A 40ft container (40ft in length) can generally squeeze about 54-58cbm worth of goods inside. Again, this is dependent on the nature of the goods and the size of the cartons. You can often load over 20,000kg without incurring a 'heavy weight surcharge'.