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40ft Shipping Containers in Newark, NJ
320 square feet of secure steel storage — the best per-foot value in the market, sourced from the deepest 40ft supply on the East Coast at Port Newark.
Twice the Container for a Fraction More Money
The 40-footer is the standard unit of global shipping, which means Port Newark–Elizabeth is stacked with them — and deep supply keeps prices sharp. The math surprises first-time buyers: a 40ft usually costs only 25–40% more than a 20ft while doubling the floor to 320 sq ft and volume to ~2,390 cu ft. If your site has the clearance, it's the strongest value in the container market, full stop.
40ft Container Specs
- Exterior: 40' L × 8' W × 8'6" H (High Cube: 9'6" H)
- Interior: ~39'6" × 7'8" × 7'10" — about 320 sq ft / 2,390 cu ft
- Tare weight: ~8,000–8,800 lbs; max gross ~67,200 lbs
- Door opening: ~7'8" × 7'6" double cargo doors; roll-up and side-door modifications available
- Floor: marine plywood over steel cross-members, forklift-rated
Who Buys 40-Footers
Contractors running multi-phase jobs in Newark, Kearny, and Linden who need materials and tools in one secure box. Warehouses and distributors in Secaucus, Carteret, and Edison adding overflow capacity for a fraction of leased-space cost. Farms and institutions storing equipment, records, or seasonal gear. If any part of the plan involves standing inside — racking, a workbench, a future build-out — spend the small premium on the 40ft High Cube and get the extra foot of ceiling.
Check Your Site Before You Fall in Love
The 40ft's only real drawback is delivery footprint: the truck-plus-box needs 100–120 ft of straight approach. Urban driveways rarely qualify; lots, yards, and jobsites usually do. Our delivery requirements guide shows exactly how to measure, and if your site falls short, two 20ft containers placed side by side often solve the same storage problem with an easier delivery.
40ft Container FAQ
How much more does a 40ft cost than a 20ft?
Usually only 25–40% more, despite having double the floor space — 40ft supply at Port Newark is deep because they're the workhorse of ocean freight. Per square foot, the 40ft is the best value we sell.
What clearance does a 40ft delivery need?
About 100–120 ft of straight run-up, 12 ft of width, and 15–16 ft overhead. Standard driveways usually can't take one — think parking lots, yards, and jobsites. A 20ft is the fallback for tight sites.
Should I get a standard 40ft or a 40ft High Cube?
The High Cube adds a foot of height (9'6" vs 8'6") for a small premium and is often the same price used. For racking, workshops, or any modified build, take the High Cube.
One 40ft or Two 20fts? The Real Trade-Off
Buyers with big storage needs face this fork constantly, so here's the framework. The single 40ft wins on price — one box is always cheaper than two totaling the same footage — and on uninterrupted space for long material like lumber, pipe, and rebar. The two 20fts win on flexibility: they fit sites a 40ft truck can't reach, they can live at two different locations (or move separately later), and inventory splits logically — tools in one, materials in the other, different keys for different crews. Rule of thumb from our order book: single fixed location with good access, take the 40ft; anything involving tight access, multiple sites, or crew separation, take the pair. We'll quote both configurations in one call.