40ft Standard Wind and Watertight Shipping Container – Direct Ship

This 40ft standard wind and watertight shipping container is an economy-grade direct-ship unit — dispatched from the container depot straight to your delivery address without a fabrication stop. It gives you 67.7 m³ of weatherproof steel storage at the lowest delivered price in the standard 40ft range. Furthermore, the direct ship model cuts handling costs by removing the processing step between the shipping yard and your site. In addition, every unit is structurally sound and keeps out wind, rain, and vermin regardless of cosmetic condition.

40ft Standard Wind and Watertight Shipping Container Specifications
External Dimensions
Dimension Millimetres Feet / Inches
Length 12,192 mm 40′ 0″
Width 2,438 mm 8′ 0″
Height 2,591 mm 8′ 6″
Internal Dimensions
Dimension Millimetres Feet / Inches
Length 12,032 mm 39′ 5″
Width 2,352 mm 7′ 8″
Height 2,385 mm 7′ 10″
Weight & Capacity
Spec Value
Max Gross Weight 30,480 kg
Tare Weight 3,750 kg
Max Payload 26,730 kg
Internal Volume 67.7 m³
Condition Wind & Watertight (Used) — Economy Grade
Colour Varies — original factory paint, not guaranteed
Dispatch Lowood QLD 4311
Direct Ship — What to Expect
Feature Detail
Grade Economy — lowest price in the standard 40ft range
Dispatch Point Direct from shipping yard — no depot processing stop
Cosmetic Condition Surface rust, dents, dings, floor scratches, possible odour — expected
Colour Varies — original factory paint, not guaranteed
Structural Integrity Wind and watertight — confirmed
Modifications Not available — direct ship units bypass fabrication facility
Who the 40ft Standard Wind and Watertight Shipping Container Suits
A 40ft standard wind and watertight shipping container at economy grade suits buyers where price is the primary factor and cosmetic condition is irrelevant. Farmers storing bulk grain, fertiliser, and machinery parts across rural properties need volume, security, and weatherproofing — not a clean exterior or matched colour. Construction companies storing aggregates, formwork, and scaffolding on remote project sites buy on structure and delivered price. Moreover, industrial operators running site compounds, perimeter fencing lines, or stacked container configurations select direct ship units as a matter of course — cosmetic grade has no bearing on a container being used as a fence post or compound wall.

The economy grade designation is cosmetic only. Surface rust, dents, dings, and floor wear reflect the container’s shipping history and have no impact on structural integrity or weatherproofing. Furthermore, no modifications are available on direct ship units — if you need windows, insulation, or electrical fit-out, contact us to discuss a processed unit instead. In addition, colour varies on direct ship units because they come straight from the shipping yard in their original factory finish — green, blue, red, and grey are all common at the QLD depot.

Key Features
Wind & watertight — structurally sound, keeps out weather and vermin
Economy grade direct ship — lowest price in the standard 40ft range
67.7 m³ internal volume — full 40ft standard storage capacity
Standard 8’6″ height — suits all standard site applications
Corrugated Cor-Ten steel — structurally intact, no holes confirmed
Hardwood timber floor — handles pallet and hand trolley loads
Lockable double doors — secure end wall access
Cosmetic wear expected — rust, dents, scratches normal for grade
Colour varies — original factory paint, not guaranteed
No modifications available — direct ship units only
Browse 40ft Shipping Containers
Additionally, processed W&WT units, one-trip containers, and high cube variants are available at higher price points for buyers who need a specific colour, cleaner interior, or modification capability. Browse our full range of 40ft shipping containers to compare grades, conditions, and price points in stock.

This container meets ISO 668 Series 1 freight container standards. Therefore, it is built to international structural and dimensional specifications.

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