Used 40Ft Cargo Worthy Shipping Containers

Used 40ft Cargo-Worthy Shipping Container for Sale

If you need a container that can still ship internationally or serve as premium long-term storage, this used 40ft cargo-worthy shipping container is the grade to look for. Sourced genuine ex-shipping line, each unit is CSC plated and inspected before sale to confirm it meets cargo-worthy standards. Finished in white and built entirely from Corten steel, it’s guaranteed structurally sound and wind and watertight.

What Cargo-Worthy Means

Cargo-worthy (CW) is a certified grade above general storage condition. It means the container has been assessed as safe for international transport and carries valid CSC plating, so it can legally be loaded onto a vessel. For buyers who plan to ship goods, that certification matters. For everyone else, it simply means you’re getting one of the more structurally reliable used containers available, ideal for secure, long-term storage or a conversion project.

Specifications

• CSC plated for international shipping
• Genuine used, ex-shipping line unit
• All Corten steel construction
• Two locking bars on each door
• Two forklift pockets on each side
• 28mm marine plywood floor on steel cross members
• Fitted vents for airflow
• External: 12.19m L x 2.44m W x 2.59m H
• Internal: 12.00m L x 2.35m W x 2.39m H
• Door opening: 2.34m W x 2.28m H
• Weight approximately 3,420 kg
• Guaranteed structurally sound and wind and watertight

As a used unit it will carry honest cosmetic wear from years of service, but its integrity is what earns the cargo-worthy label. Conversion and modification work is also available, including lining, insulation, doors, windows, or a respray in any RAL colour at additional cost. Before delivery, plan for a level site with clear truck access for a 40ft box.

Every container is inspected before it leaves Winnipeg, Manitoba, and we ship Canada-wide. Contact us for a quote and our team will confirm availability and delivery to your area.

Find similar units in our Shipping Container and Storage Container sections. Our container buying guide walks through what to check before ordering, or you can simply browse the full catalogue.