{"id":2814,"date":"2025-09-22T10:09:42","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T08:09:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chs-containergroup.com\/us\/?post_type=product&#038;p=2814"},"modified":"2026-04-15T17:01:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T15:01:36","slug":"40ft-used-shipping-containers-for-sale","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/chs-containergroup.com\/us\/shop\/shipping-containers\/40ft-used-shipping-containers-for-sale\/","title":{"rendered":"40ft Used Shipping Containers For Sale"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>About 40ft Used Shipping Containers<\/b><\/p>\n<div>Weathered, but still weatherproof. 40ft used containers are a practical, general-purpose option for both businesses and homeowners. With a generous interior space of\u00a0<span data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"516\">300 sq. ft.<\/span>\u00a0and a maximum permissible load of\u00a0<span data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"560\">around 68,000 lbs<\/span>, they offer ample strength and storage capacity. 40ft used containers are available in both\u00a0<span data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"665\">standard<\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0<span data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"683\">high-cube<\/span>\u00a0heights.<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"890\">Commercial uses include the storage of\u00a0<span data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"758\">tools and equipment<\/span>\u00a0on construction sites, while residential customers often use them for\u00a0<span data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"845\">moving house<\/span>\u00a0or building\u00a0<span data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"887\">DIY workshops, garages, and lean-tos<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"1186\"><span data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"917\">CHS Container Group\u2019s<\/span>\u00a040ft used containers are sold in\u00a0<span data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"975\">cargo-worthy condition<\/span>. Though they remain structurally sound and suitable for stacking, we&#8217;d advise against using them for multi-story building projects. For that, consider a <a href=\"https:\/\/chs-containergroup.com\/us\/shop\/shipping-containers\/40ft-high-cube-new-shipping-containers-for-sale\/\"><span data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1139\">new 40ft container<\/span><\/a>\u2014<span data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1164\">high-cube<\/span>\u00a0for extra headroom.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1301\"><span data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1210\">Order online today<\/span>\u00a0and have a 40ft used conex delivered to your business (or backyard) within\u00a0<span data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1298\">5\u20137 days<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Features<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ISO shipping container retired from international shipping.<\/li>\n<li>Used for an average of 10-15 years on international trade lines\/domestic freight routes.<\/li>\n<li>Engineered from COR-TEN steel or \u201cweathering steel\u201d \u2014 can be placed outside for short- or long-term use.<\/li>\n<li>Eligible for international shipping with a CSC survey (additional cost).<\/li>\n<li>Quality inspected to meet strict cargo-worthy container requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Why Buy With CHS Container Group USA?<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With CHS Container Group USA, buying used 40ft shipping containers has never been simpler. Complete our one-page checkout, and we\u2019ll call you to arrange delivery. If there\u2019s a <a href=\"https:\/\/chs-containergroup.com\/us\/locations\/\">CHS location near you<\/a>, you can also come by and pick your container in person.<\/p>\n<p>Why you\u2019ll like working with us:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proudly family-owned and operated since 1978<\/li>\n<li>Plenty of inventory on the ground and ready to go<\/li>\n<li>On-site modifications available (paint, windows, doors, and more)<\/li>\n<li>International presence with local support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please note:<\/strong>\u00a0Used containers come in a variety of colors and may feature original shipping line logos. If you have a specific color preference, please include it in the \u201cProduct Note\u201d section at checkout. While we\u2019ll do our best to accommodate requests, color cannot be guaranteed for used containers at this time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About 40ft Used Shipping Containers Weathered, but still weatherproof. 40ft used containers are a practical, general-purpose option for both businesses and homeowners. With a generous interior space of\u00a0300 sq. ft.\u00a0and a maximum permissible load of\u00a0around 68,000 lbs, they offer ample strength and storage capacity. 40ft used containers are available in both\u00a0standard\u00a0and\u00a0high-cube\u00a0heights. 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