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40ft Container Dimensions & 40ft Container Hire – Full Specifications
MLBox hires one unit only: the standard 40ft shipping container. Here you will find the full 40ft container specifications, including external and internal dimensions, door opening and capacity. This helps you plan loading, racking and whether a 40 ft container suits your space.
40ft Container Dimensions at a Glance – 40ft Container Size
Shipping container width and door access
A standard 40ft container is 8 ft wide externally (2.44m) with an internal width of 2.35m. The cargo doors open to around 2.34m wide x 2.28m high – wide enough for pallets, furniture and most equipment. Containers sit on the ground, so there is no loading dock needed. If you are searching for shipping container width or 40ft container height, these specs confirm fit for your site.
How much can a 40ft container hold?
A 40ft container offers about 300 sq ft of floor space and roughly 2,390 cubic feet of volume – enough for the contents of a large family home or a substantial amount of business stock. A 40ft storage container for rent provides roughly 2-3 times the space of a typical self-storage room. Hire a 40ft container from MLBox for flexible storage.
Standard vs High Cube 40ft Container – What Is the Difference?
High cube containers are 1 ft taller (9 ft 6 in vs 8 ft 6 in externally), adding roughly 9m³ of capacity. Tell us what you are storing and we will recommend the right unit, subject to availability. Both are available as 40ft container hire options.
40ft container questions
Do you offer 20ft containers?
We specialise in 40ft containers only. We do not hire 20ft container units. If you are comparing 20ft container vs 40ft container, our 40 ft container provides around double the floor space of a 20ft unit, with the same ground-level access and security.
40ft Container Hire – What Is Included
Every MLBox container is a wind- and watertight 40ft unit, available for flexible hire across Leeds and Manchester. Your quote covers delivery, positioning and collection, with no hidden fees. Hire a 40ft container from £116/week for standard 40ft container hire – subject to site survey, availability and VAT. From £17/day and from £450/month options available. Contact us for a bespoke quote on container storage costs tailored to your specific site requirements.
Do you sell 40ft containers?
We specialise in hire. Our FAQ compares buying with hiring.
Transparent 40ft Container Hire Prices
Simple, flexible container storage costs with no hidden fees. All storage container hire prices include delivery within Leeds & Manchester.
Standard 40ft Container
From £17/day
- On-site delivery
- Weatherproof unit
- 24/7 support
Standard 40ft Container
From £116/wk
Ideal container hire cost per week for short-term projects and on-site storage.
Standard 40ft Container
From £450/mo
Discounted long-term storage rate. Ideal for consistent logistics and inventory needs.
Note: All prices for container hire are subject to site survey and availability. Rates shown exclude VAT and any applicable specialized delivery surcharges.
Contact us for a bespoke quote on container storage costs tailored to your specific site requirements.
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