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Transporting 40-Foot Containers For B2B, B2C, and Individuals

Container Transport provides everything you need to ship a 40-foot container. Founded with the mission to offer better services and more affordable rates, Container Transport goes above and beyond to give you the best shipping solutions available—your container and cargo matter. So we make sure you receive the best container move available. Your container and cargo matter, so we make sure your shipping operations go according to plan.

When transporting a 40-foot shipping container, you need a company that understands logistics regulations and safety requirements to deliver items safely. Container Transport's years of experience translate to well-honed skills and a unique perspective on problem-solving. Have a complicated container move? No problem. We'll handle it efficiently and get it delivered by the deadline.

About Our 40-Foot Container Transport Services

Transporting a 40ft Container.

Container Transport offers 40-foot container shipping solutions for all B2B and B2C clients. Whether you're an individual, a large corporation, a small business, or a startup company, we'll find the best 40-foot container hauling solutions for your brand. The expert shipping specialists at Container Transport know how to move your 40-foot shipping container. Call and get your free, no-obligation shipping quote!

When moving a 40-foot shipping container, we’ll ask for all of the information we need to complete the job, such as: 

  • Pickup location.
  • Dropoff location.
  • If your 40-foot container needs loading and off-loading assistance. 
  • The weight of your 40-foot container.
  • Types of items you will be shipping (business equipment, products, or personal belongings)
  • Full or partial container load
  • Single-time or repeat delivery

These details allow for a competitive, accurate, and transparent quote to ship your 40-foot container. There are no hidden fees when you ship your container with us.

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Container Transport has everything you need to move your container safely and have it delivered on time.  

40-Foot Shipping Container Dimensions

Internal Dimensions

LengthWidthHeight
39 feet 5 inches (12.03 meters)7 feet 8 inches (2.35 meters)7 feet 10 inches (2.39 meters)

External Dimensions

LengthWidthHeight
40 feet (12.19 meters)8 feet (2.44 meters)
8 feet 6 inches (2.59 meters

Volume Capacity

Approximately 2,390 cubic feet (67.7 cubic meters)

Tare Weight

Approximately 8,000 pounds (3,630 kg) to 8,160 pounds (3,700 kg), but this can vary.

Payload (Maximum Gross Weight minus Tare Weight)

Typically around 58,000 pounds (26,308 kg) to 59,040 pounds (26,770 kg). (But may vary depending on container construction.)

The Clear Choice for 40-Foot Container Transport

Container Transport is passionate about helping you get your container shipments from point A to point B safely, efficiently and securely. In situations where you require heavy-duty vehicles and experienced drivers to deliver original goods or personal items to a specific location, our professionals are always up for the task.

We haul completely and partially filled shipping containers all over the country. Few logistics teams serve businesses and individuals with coast-to-coast container transport projects like we do. Thanks to our years in the industry, we can identify any red flags with a shipping assignment from miles away — meaning we get your deliveries on the optimal routes and in the right hands between stops.

Every customer gets to work with a dedicated transport specialist in our network. This individual acts as your single point of contact for questions and updates throughout the 40-foot container shipping process. Whether we are responsible for shipping business assets and machines for your brand or home items, you can trust us to handle the container with an unmatched degree of care and professionalism.

Transporting a custom 40ft High Cube container.

Perks of Working With Us for Transport Services

At Container Transport, we take a personalized approach to moving a 40-foot shipping container for you. Whether it's commercial or residential shipping, we listen to the fine details surrounding your request to help you come up with the most cost-effective method for relocating products, supplies, and personal items. Our team is capable of handling a variety of transport needs, including more complex solutions such as project cargo containers.

Working with your transportation specialist, you'll get real-time updates about your shipment. You can depend on your point of contact to provide dispatch, location and delivery updates to stay in the know around the clock. Our experts strive to eliminate confusion and surprises throughout the shipping process. Other benefits of working with us include:

  • Load assistance
  • Lines of credit
  • License, bonded and insured hauling partners
  • Prompt deliveries
  • Free shipping quotes for residential and commercial projects
  • Economical pricing rates
  • Caring and confident employees
  • Creative solutions to ship diverse goods

A better b2B shipping experience

Container Transport offers all business container shipping solutions. Transport your valuable business assets locally, nationwide, or even overseas. As a family-owned business, we understand the importance of ensuring every detail is done correctly. We treat your container move as if it were our own.

24/7 Customer Support

Dedicated 24/7 customer support with one of our 120+ logistics agents ensures your business moves seamlessly, anytime, anywhere.

Customs Clearance

Our B2B freight shipping services include expert customs clearance, ensuring your shipments arrive smoothly and without delay.

Credit line

We offer a credit line with monthly billing statements for easy and stress-free container transport.

Seamless 40-Foot Container Transport Services

Other companies may focus on the bottom line, but at Container Transport, we believe doing our best and solving the problems of our clients is the only way to do business. Our clients come first, so we’re often the top choice for 40-foot container transport services. We make every container move the smoothest experience possible.

At Container Transport, we understand moving your 40-foot container feels like a big project. We do everything to ensure safe shipping and on-time delivery so that you can focus your attention elsewhere — like on running your business.

Speaking with one of our experienced 40-foot container shipping experts is the best way to find quality transport services at the most competitive rates. 

Here are a few of the things you can expect when you ship your 40-foot container with Container Transport: 

  • Experienced 40-foot container transport professionals
  • Expert 40-foot shipping container moving solutions and plans
  • Dedicated logistics agents
  • Customizable 40-foot shipping container transport services
  • Competitive rates and no hidden fees

Get In Touch With Us for Service Details and Scheduling

Container Transport gives you the oversight you want while containers are in transit. We'll work with you to determine which of our services are best for getting the most from your deliveries.

To hear more about 40-foot container shipping services or to schedule a transport, get in touch with our team today.

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Frequently aSKED questions

To get a quote for moving containers, you can call Container Transport or visit our website. Click the get quote tab, usually at the bottom of the home or about us page. Sometimes, the tab is on the menu section. Give details of what you want to ship, in this case, a container. Next, you need to give information on the final destination of your container. Before you get the quote or estimate, submit your personal information, including your name, phone number, and email, to receive your free quote for moving containers.
Moving containers requires the best trailers that can handle heavy or wide loads. The choice of a suitable trailer depends on the container size, 20 feet or 40 feet, and weight. Our container transport company has numerous types of trailers that handle oversized, heavy, or wide containers. Our logistic agents can recommend lightweight and high-strength chassis trailers because of their outstanding maneuverability, flexibility, and ability to carry 20-foot, 40-foot, and extended containers. We also use flatbed trailers that have adequate strength for container hauling. Another trailer option to hire is the Gooseneck, which can carry light to heavy containers.
Loading a container on a trailer or truck requires specialized equipment or tools. Shipping container movers first ensure the container is in perfect condition, free from damages, holes, or issues that can damage the things inside. Next, the shipping specialists moving the containers ensure the trailer is parked in the best position for proper loading. It should have all the required tie-downs to hold the container securely for safe transportation. Our container transport company uses cargo lifters, such as top pickers, driverless AGVs, forklifts, and cranes, to lift the cargo and properly position it in the trailer for securing and transportation.
Yes, permits are a vital requirement when shipping a container locally or internationally. Some local, state, international, and federal guidelines, regulations, and laws require you to have permits based on the type of goods you are transporting and the final destination of your cargo. As a renowned legitimate transportation company, we navigate the shipping industry and regulations to ensure our clients get all the necessary permits to ship their containers safely without legal issues.
Yes, we have cranes that help us load and offload your container from trailers and other means of transportation. The numerous cranes for loading and unloading include crawler, tower, overhead, floating, and gantry cranes with different applications. Tower cranes are state-of-the-art equipment that can lift containers to and from trailers during intermodal shipping. Overhead cranes help in lifting heavy containers in our shipyards.