40ft Standard & High Cube - In Stock
40 FOOT SHIPPING CONTAINER
Double the space. Same rugged Corten Steel construction. The 40ft container is the workhorse of global trade, and the most popular choice for large-scale storage, conversions, and on-site operations across Canada.
Container types
Standard vs High Cube 40ft Container
Heavy-Duty 40ft Containers for Commercial &
Industrial Applications
01 Long-Haul Freight
The dominant container size for ocean freight globally. Two TEUs equal one FEU, ship virtually any dry cargo across any port with universal crane and vessel compatibility.
02 Large-Scale Storage
Nearly 2,400 cubic feet of lockable, weather-tight storage. Ideal for businesses, farms, construction sites, and any operation requiring serious on-site storage capacity.
03 Container Home & Office
The 40ft unit is the preferred base for container architecture, office conversions, granny suites, studios, and full residential builds benefit from the extended floor plan.
04 Retail & Hospitality
Pop-up shops, container cafes, and event bars with room for proper fit-outs. The 40ft lengthcallows full retail layouts with storage in the rear.
05 Industrial Workshop
Long enough for full workshop setups, welding bays, fabrication benches, and equipment storage under one lockable roof. Run power in and have a full portable workshop.
06 Generator & Power Housing
Mobile generation units and critical power infrastructure housed in a weatherproof, secure Corten shell. Used across mining, oil & gas, and emergency response operations.
40ft Shipping Containers for Storage, Freight &
Modifications
A 40 foot shipping container offers maximum storage capacity, durable Corten Steel construction, and reliable performance for commercial, industrial, and residential applications. Available in both standard and high cube configurations, 40ft sea containers are widely used for freight transport, equipment storage, container offices, workshops, and custom container modification projects across Alberta.
The 40ft high cube container provides additional interior height for oversized cargo, retail fit-outs, and container conversions, while the standard 40 foot shipping container remains the preferred choice for general storage and transportation. With secure cargo doors, weather-resistant construction, and large internal volume, 40ft containers deliver a practical long-term storage solution for businesses, farms, construction sites, and industrial operations.
Frequently Asked 40ft Container Questions
A 40ft high cube container is 1 foot taller than a standard 40 foot shipping container, offering additional storage volume for oversized cargo and container modifications.
A standard 40ft shipping container has an empty tare weight of approximately 3,700–4,000 kg, depending on the container type and manufacturer.
Yes. A 40 foot container equals 2 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) in global shipping and freight measurements.
Yes. Many suppliers, including Seabox Depot, offer financing options for 40 foot shipping containers in Alberta.
A tilt-bed semi truck or container chassis trailer is typically used to deliver a 40ft shipping container safely to your site.