A standard 40-foot shipping container is approximately 40 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 8 feet 6 inches high on the outside. The internal dimensions are typically around 39 feet 4 inches long, 7 feet 8 inches wide, and 7 feet 10 inches high, although exact measurements can vary slightly by manufacturer.

A 40-foot standard-height storage container provides approximately 2,350 cubic feet of storage space, which is equivalent to the contents of a 3–5 bedroom home, depending on the size of the furniture and how efficiently items are packed.

For a typical tilt-bed delivery, approximately 100–120 feet of straight-line clearance is recommended, along with at least 10–12 feet of width and 14–16 feet of overhead clearance. Additional space may be necessary depending on the delivery equipment, site layout, and unloading conditions.

Cargo doors are heavy-duty steel double doors typically located at one end of a shipping container. They feature locking bars, handles, and rubber seals designed to provide secure access while protecting the contents from outside weather conditions.

Yes! Shipping container cargo doors feature heavy-duty locking bars and handles that can be secured with a padlock. For additional protection, Container Alliance offers lockboxes that help shield the padlock from tampering and theft.

Yes! Container Alliance offers Double Door shipping containers with cargo doors on both ends for convenient access from either side. These configurations are available in select sizes and conditions. Contact us to check availability and pricing.