40ft Standard WWT Direct Ship

The entry-cost path to a 40ft standard-height shipping container. This 40ft standard WWT direct ship unit dispatches straight from the container depot to your delivery address — bypassing the fabrication facility and passing those transport savings to you. Standard-height 40ft units are less common than the more prevalent High Cube profile, suiting operators who specifically need standard height (2.59m external) for site clearance under low overhangs, standard warehouse doors, or standard freight rail specifications. Cor-Ten steel body, marine plywood floor, weatherproof door gaskets — sound structure, secure lockable doors, ready for site storage. Built to ISO 668 Series 1 dimensional standards.

40ft Standard WWT Direct Ship Dimensions

External

Internal

Door Opening

Weight & Capacity

Direct Ship — What to Expect

Standard Height vs High Cube — Why Standard Might Be What You Need

Most modern 40ft containers on the used market are High Cube (9’6″ external, 8’10” internal). Standard-height 40ft units (8’6″ external, 7’10” internal) are 305mm shorter overall and typically suit specific applications:

• Overhead clearance-limited sites — under bridges, awnings, power lines, or building overhangs where an HC will not fit
• Standard freight rail specifications — where HC units require special rail routing
• Warehouse door clearance — where standard-height matches standard warehouse door heights for internal placement
• Multi-stack placement — two-high stacking under low-ceiling warehouses or covered storage

Condition & Direct Ship Position

Cosmetic wear from marine service is expected and disclosed. Direct Ship units ship straight from the container depot without cosmetic preparation, keeping the delivered price at entry level. If a cleaner, colour-selected, or modification-ready unit is required, see the processed 40ft range at higher price points.

40ft Standard WWT Direct Ship Key Features

• Wind & watertight — structurally sound, door seals intact
• Standard height — 8’6″ external, 7’10” internal (305mm less than HC)
• 67.7 m³ internal volume, 28.3 m² floor area
• Direct Ship pricing — entry-cost path to a 40ft standard-height container
• Cor-Ten weathering steel body — corrosion-resistant
• Marine plywood floor on steel cross-members
• Double swing rear cargo doors with weather seals
• Steel locking bars and lockbox for padlock security
• Colour varies — original shipping line paint
• No modifications available — Direct Ship units only
• Stock ref 2555 — specific unit for immediate delivery

Compare the full 40ft shipping container range — Direct Ship Standard and High Cube variants, processed WWT with specific colours, Cargo Worthy (valid CSC), and new one-trip options at different price points.