Buy new and used 40ft shipping containers across Sydney and NSW. Designed for high-volume storage, freight, construction and commercial applications, a 40 foot shipping container provides significantly more capacity than smaller container sizes while maintaining secure, durable steel construction. Choose from standard and high cube configurations to suit your site and storage requirements.
A 40ft shipping container is designed for customers who need significantly more storage space than a 10ft or 20ft unit. Its large internal capacity makes it a popular choice for commercial stock, construction equipment, machinery, freight, agricultural storage and large-scale container conversion projects.
Container Options supplies both standard and 40ft high cube shipping containers in new and used condition across Sydney and NSW. Standard units provide substantial storage capacity, while high cube models offer additional internal height for bulky items, racking systems and conversion projects.
Don't need this much space? Compare our 20ft shipping containers for sale or browse our complete shipping container range .
A 40ft High Cube container provides approximately 300mm of additional height compared with a standard 40ft unit, making it ideal for bulky storage, racking and conversion projects.
View 40ft High Cube Containers →Choosing between a new or used 40ft shipping container depends on your budget, presentation requirements and intended use. Whether you need large-volume storage, freight capacity, construction equipment storage or a base for a conversion project, compare your options below or review our shipping container prices in Sydney .
New one-trip 40ft containers are suited to customers wanting excellent presentation, minimal previous wear and a long potential service life. They are especially popular for long-term installations, commercial projects and large container conversions.
Used 40ft containers are a cost-effective option when maximum storage capacity matters more than cosmetic appearance. They are commonly used for construction sites, machinery, warehouse overflow, agricultural storage and commercial stock.
Both provide substantial storage capacity, but a 40ft High Cube shipping container provides approximately 300mm of additional height, making it particularly useful for bulky items, tall racking and container conversion projects.
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Common questions about buying, pricing, sizing, transporting and choosing a 40ft shipping container in Sydney and NSW.
Yes. Container Options supplies new and used 40ft shipping containers across Sydney and NSW, subject to current stock availability.
New one-trip containers provide cleaner presentation and are popular for long-term installations and conversion projects, while used 40ft containers can provide a more economical option for commercial, industrial and site storage.
A standard 40ft shipping container is approximately 12,192mm long × 2,438mm wide × 2,591mm high.
A 40ft High Cube shipping container has a similar length and width but provides approximately 300mm of additional external height.
The price of a 40ft shipping container depends on whether it is new or used, its condition, standard or high cube configuration, current stock availability and your delivery location.
For more information about the factors affecting cost, see our Shipping Container Prices Sydney guide , or request current pricing for your suburb.
The main difference is height. A standard 40ft container is approximately 2.59m high, while a 40ft High Cube provides approximately 300mm of additional height.
High Cube containers are often preferred for bulky goods, tall shelving, machinery and conversion projects where additional internal clearance is valuable. Compare our 40ft High Cube containers for sale .
Yes. Delivery can be arranged across Sydney, NSW and other locations depending on transport availability and your site requirements.
A 40ft container requires suitable vehicle access and placement space. Depending on the site, delivery may involve a tilt tray, HIAB crane truck or sideloader. See our container transport and delivery guide for more information.
The space required depends on the delivery vehicle, site access, turning area, overhead clearance and where the container needs to be positioned. A 40ft container requires substantially more delivery room than a 10ft or 20ft unit.
Before delivery, our team can assess your site information and recommend the most appropriate transport method.
40ft containers are commonly used for large-scale commercial storage, warehouse overflow, machinery and equipment, construction projects, agricultural storage, freight and logistics, workshops and container conversions.
If you don't require this much capacity, compare our 20ft shipping containers for sale .
A 20ft container is often easier to position and is suitable for moderate storage requirements. A 40ft container provides significantly more internal capacity and is better suited to high-volume commercial, industrial or long-term storage.
The right choice depends on your available site space, storage volume, delivery access and budget.