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40ft Shipping Containers suitable for:
40ft Shipping Containers engineered for:
Secure, versatile and weatherproof, SCF Containers’ 40 foot shipping containers are ideal for bulk freight, storage and more. Manufactured from the highest quality materials corten steel and with features such as wooden floors, top and bottom lashing points and multiple modification options, our 40 foot containers will fit just about any need.
We also offer various choices when it comes to finding the grade, design and purchase or rental options that suit you. We stock 40 foot containers in standard & high cube design (more vertical space) and different container grades.
In addition, we give you the option to hire or buy 40 ft containers, so you have more choice and flexibility.
Our 40 ft containers are intermodal, meaning they can be used for all modes of transport – from ship to train to truck – without needing to be unloaded for the transition.
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| Dimension | Feet & Inches | Metric |
| Height (external) | 8' 6" | 2.6 meters |
| Width (external) | 8' | 2.4 meters |
| Length (external) | 40' | 12.2 meters |
| Size (capacity) | 2,390 cubic feet | 67.7 cubic meters |
Specifications for a standard 40 foot (12.2 metre) shipping container:
| Specification | Measure |
| Tare weight | 3,490 kg (7,694 lbs) |
| Payload | 26,990 kg (59,503 lbs) |
| Gross weight | 30,480 kg (67,197 lbs) |
| Capacity | 67.7 m3 (2,390 ft3) |
| Length (Internal) | 12 m (39.48 ft) |
| Width (Internal) | 2.3 m (7.54 ft) |
| Height (Internal) | 2.4 m (7.87 ft) |
| Delivery | Tilt tray |
| Two pallet wide | No |

Dimensions for a high cube variant 40 foot (12.2 metre) shipping container:
| Dimension | Feet & Inches | Metric |
| Height (external) | 9' 6" | 2.9meters |
| Width (external) | 8' | 2.4 meters |
| Length (external) | 40' | 12.2 meters |
| Size (capacity) | 2,683 cubic feet | 76 cubic meters |
Specifications for a high cube variant 40 foot (12.2 metre) shipping container:
| Specification | Measure |
| Tare weight | 3,670 kg (8,091 lbs) |
| Payload | 26,810 kg (59,106 lbs) |
| Gross weight | 30,480 kg (67,196 lbs) |
| Capacity | 76 m3 (2,684 ft3) |
| Length (Internal) | 12 m (39.48 ft) |
| Width (Internal) | 2.3 m (7.54 ft) |
| Height (Internal) | 2.7 m (8.85 ft) |
| Delivery | Tilt tray |
| Two pallet wide | No |
40ft Shipping Container
If you’d like to buy a 40 foot shipping container, or would like more information, please click here, or get in touch by calling 1300 637 789.
Hiring 40ft containers is a convenient option for organisations with budget restrictions, short-term needs, or fluctuating requirements.
To hire 40 foot shipping containers, please call 1300 637 789, or click here to submit your details online.
Our specialised depots can help you transform your standard 40 foot container into whatever you need.
We can add specifics such as doors, windows, power, air conditioning, insulation, shelves, ventilation, roller doors and more.
Our engineering team can modify your container to suit almost any requirement. Visit our shipping container modification page for more.
SCF containers sell & rent shipping containers throughout Australia, including SA,, VIC, QLD, NT, NSW and WA.
We have depots in Adelaide, Brisbane, Darwin, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth & Karratha.

To find out more about SCF products, including General Purpose, click through to our brochure download page and select any brochures that you require. Then enter your details and we will send them through to your inbox.
View all brochures hereWe also do modifications. Our team of experts can engineer a custom solution designed for your specific needs.
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