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40ft Standard Cargo Worthy Shipping Container

Cargo Worthy (CW)

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From $3,200

Free delivery within Tampa Bay area

Estimated delivery: 3-7 business days

The 40ft Standard Cargo Worthy gives you 300 square feet of surveyor-certified space at a price that leaves room in the budget for quality interior work. Surface rust and minor dents are purely cosmetic and vanish behind spray foam and drywall. This is the workhorse choice for full-size tiny homes, large workshops, and Airbnb rental units across the Tampa Bay area.

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Technical Specs

Specification Details
External Dimensions 40' 0" L x 8' 0" W x 8' 6" H
Internal Dimensions 39' 5" L x 7' 8" W x 7' 10" H
Door Opening 7' 8" W x 7' 6" H
Interior Ceiling Height 7' 10"
Tare Weight 8,160 lbs
Max Payload 59,040 lbs
Floor Area 300 sq ft
Cubic Capacity 2,390 cu ft
Floor Type Marine-grade plywood (28mm)
Material Corten weathering steel (14-gauge walls, 7-gauge floor)

What Makes This Unit Ideal for Conversions

The 40ft Standard is a strong foundation for conversion projects. Spacious enough for a complete tiny home layout. With 300 sq ft of floor area and 7' 10" of interior height, you have real room to work with.

  • 300 sq ft of usable space - ready for framing, insulation, and finishing
  • 8' 6" exterior height - provides room for insulation layers and finished ceiling
  • Easy to cut for windows and doors - Corten steel is weldable and plasma-cuttable
  • Stackable for multi-story builds - rated for stacking up to 9 containers high when loaded
  • Existing structure saves 20-40% vs traditional framed construction
40ft Standard container converted into a living space

Cargo Worthy (CW) — What to Expect

Cargo Worthy (CW)

Cargo Worthy containers are certified structurally sound and watertight by a licensed surveyor. They may show cosmetic wear — surface rust, minor dents, scuffed paint — but every panel, rail, and seal meets international shipping standards.

What to expect:

  • Structurally sound and watertight
  • Certified by licensed surveyor
  • Surface rust and cosmetic wear expected
  • Fully operational doors and hardware
  • Excellent value for conversion projects

Common Uses for This Container

Tiny homes

ADUs

Workshops

Retail spaces

Large storage

Residential conversions and ADUs

Workshops and hobby spaces

Rental units and Airbnb builds

Delivery Information

We deliver containers on a tilt-bed truck directly to your prepared site. Our experienced drivers ensure safe, precise placement.

  • Free delivery within the Tampa Bay area
  • 3-7 business days typical turnaround
  • Tilt-bed truck delivery (no crane needed)
  • You'll need a flat, level surface with truck access
  • We coordinate delivery scheduling with you directly
Tilt-bed truck delivering a shipping container

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