40FT SHIPPING & CARGO CONTAINERS FOR SALE

A 40-foot container can typically hold between 23 and 24 Europallets or 20 and 21 standard pallets in one tier. This means that you can fit a total of 46 to 48 Europallets or 40 to 42 standard pallets into a 40-foot container if you stack them two tiers high.

Take note: “Europallets” is the most common type of pallet which is 800mm x 1,200mm or 31.50inches X 47.24inches. A standard pallet is typically 1,000mm X 1,200mm or 39.37” X 47.24”.

If you are using smaller pallets, you may be able to fit more of them into the same space.

The size and weight of the pallets will also affect the number of pallets which can fit a 40ft of shipping container. Other factors include the type of goods being shipped, and the method of stacking.

The standard 40 ft container can accommodate a freight weight of up to 44,000 lb. This limit is typically enforced by the container’s owner, such as a shipping company.
Exceeding the maximum weight limit can result in additional charges, as well as damage to the container and its contents.

For this reason, it is important to ensure that the weight of your shipment does not exceed the limit before booking transport.

In the US, the maximum cargo weight for a 40’ container which can be legally loaded when using a triaxle chassis is 44,500lbs of 20,185kg.

According to standards, a vehicle’s gross maximum weight when considering the container weight, chassis weight and truck weight must not exceed 36,287kg or 80,000 lbs (US highway transport).

While a lot of states allow more weight limits, it is recommended that the weight of cargo must not exceed the maximum allowable gross weight.

In addition to that, the weight of cargo should be evenly distributed throughout the shipping container to avoid axle weight violation.

The maximum weight that US railroads will accept or deliver for rail car movement is 67,200 lbs. This includes the weight of the container itself. This is the case for a 40” container.

Container Typical Weights:

• 40′ standard dry = 8,400 lbs. (3,810kg)
• 40′ hi-cube dry = 8,900 lbs. (4,037kg)
• 40′ hi-cube reefer = 9,700 lbs. (4,400kg)

40’ Chassis Weight:

• 40′ 2-axle = 6,800 lbs. (3,084kg)
• 40′ 2-axle chassis with underslung chassis-mount genset = 8,600 lbs. to 9,000 lbs. (3,901kg to 4,082kg)
• 40′ 3-axle = 10,800 lbs. (4,899kg)

The most popular size for these ships is the 40-foot container, which can typically be found in rows of two on a standard cargo ship. This means that a typical cargo ship can carry up to 1,440 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units). However, with the recent surge in global trade, many cargo ships are being retrofitted to carry even more containers.

The cost of a 40 ft shipping container varies depending on the type of material it is made from and where you purchase it from. However, you can expect to pay between $1,500 and $3,000 for a used container.

One trip 40′ containers, which are like new, can cost anywhere from $4,200 to $7,000, depending on availability.