- Container type
- Warehouse Storage Container
- Available sizes
- 20ft and 40ft standard, other lengths on request
- External dimensions (L x W x H)
- 6.06 x 2.44 x 2.59 m
- Internal dimensions (L x W x H)
- 5.90 x 2.35 x 2.39 m
- Door opening (W x H)
- 2.34 x 2.28 m
- Tare weight
- 2,200 kg
Storage Containers
Warehouse Storage Container for Sale
Warehouse-grade containers are 40ft units fitted with racking, lighting, power and wide access for pallet handling, functioning as a bolt-on warehouse bay without a building project. Ramps and dock plates are available.
€2,150 – €4,100
approx. $2,350 – $4,450 · ex-depot, excl. VAT and delivery
Specified by distributors, manufacturers and retailers expanding storage capacity at short notice.
- Weatherproof door gaskets giving wind and watertight sealing
- Cam-lock door gear with customs sealing provision
- Stackable structure rated for multi-high loading
- Valid CSC safety approval plate on every certified unit
- Available in new one-trip, cargo-worthy and wind-and-watertight grades
- Colour matching and corporate branding applied before dispatch
About the Warehouse Storage Container for Sale
Warehouse-grade containers are 40ft units fitted with racking, lighting, power and wide access for pallet handling, functioning as a bolt-on warehouse bay without a building project. Ramps and dock plates are available.
Swaans sells this unit as a static site storage container rather than an ocean shipping unit: it is graded for ground-level security and weather tightness on your own site, not for stacking nine high at sea, which keeps the price below an equivalent CSC-plated export box.
Every Warehouse Storage Container for Sale we supply is drawn from our own inspected stock of wind and watertight secure stores with high-security locking, ventilation and optional shelving. Swaans Containers B.V. trades globally from depots across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas, which means the unit you buy is sourced from the closest available yard rather than shipped needlessly across the world. That keeps both the price and the delivery lead time down.
Construction follows the standards the industry expects. The primary structure is Corten (COR-TEN A) weathering steel, 2mm corrugated panels, with 28mm marine-grade plywood on steel cross members and certification covering ISO 668, ISO 1496-1, CSC safety approval plate. The unit measures approximately 6.06 x 2.44 x 2.59 m externally and 5.90 x 2.35 x 2.39 m internally, with a door aperture of 2.34 x 2.28 m, a tare weight of around 2,200 kg and a maximum payload of 28,280 kg, giving roughly 33.2 m³ of usable volume.
Specified by distributors, manufacturers and retailers expanding storage capacity at short notice. In practice most buyers arrive at this specification after comparing it against the alternatives in the Storage Containers for Sale range, and the decision usually comes down to access, payload and how the unit will be handled once it is on site.
The commercial case is straightforward. A steel container is one of the few assets that holds value: buy well, look after it, and you can expect a strong resale figure years later. Buying a Warehouse Storage Container for Sale outright almost always beats long-term hire once the rental period passes twelve to eighteen months, and ownership removes the off-hire inspection charges and damage disputes that come with rented equipment.
Our sales team works with builders, farms, self-storage operators, councils and households every day and will tell you honestly if a different specification suits your job better. Send us the cargo or the application, the site address and any access constraints, and we will come back with a fully landed price, the condition grade options available, and a realistic delivery date.
Buying guide
Use this guide before you order the Warehouse Storage Container for Sale — it covers grade, certification, inspection and delivery so the unit you buy matches the job it is bought for.
New vs used options
New or one-trip units have made a single laden voyage from the factory and are visually near-perfect, with clean paint, tight seals and a full service life ahead. They cost more but need no remedial work and photograph well for customer-facing installations. Used stock is graded as cargo-worthy or wind-and-watertight. Cargo-worthy units carry valid CSC certification and can still be shipped internationally; wind-and-watertight units are structurally sound and dry but are sold for static use. Surface rust and repairs are normal at this grade and are documented before purchase.
Delivery requirements
Most units are delivered by tilt-bed or HIAB vehicle. You need firm, level ground, roughly twice the container length of clear approach space, and no overhead cables. Where access is restricted we arrange crane offload or split delivery to a nearby transfer point.
Site preparation
Place the container on a firm base such as concrete pads, railway sleepers or compacted hardcore under each corner casting. A level base is essential: a twisted frame makes the doors bind and voids most weathertight expectations.
Customisation options
Common modifications include personnel doors, windows, insulation, lining, electrics, shelving, ventilation, extra vents, partitions, ramps, security shutters and bespoke paint schemes. Specify these at order stage so the work is completed before delivery.
Maintenance
Maintenance is straightforward: keep door hinges and locking bars greased, clear roof debris, treat surface rust as it appears, and check the floor and door seals annually. Well-maintained steel containers routinely give twenty-five years of service.
Full specification
Full published specification for the Warehouse Storage Container for Sale. Dimensions, payload and build details are confirmed in writing for the exact unit before dispatch.
- Container type
- Warehouse Storage Container
- Available sizes
- 20ft and 40ft standard, other lengths on request
- External dimensions (L x W x H)
- 6.06 x 2.44 x 2.59 m
- Internal dimensions (L x W x H)
- 5.90 x 2.35 x 2.39 m
- Door opening (W x H)
- 2.34 x 2.28 m
- Tare weight
- 2,200 kg
- Maximum payload
- 28,280 kg
- Internal volume
- 33.2 m³
- Materials
- Corten (COR-TEN A) weathering steel, 2mm corrugated panels
- Flooring
- 28mm marine-grade plywood on steel cross members
- Certification
- ISO 668, ISO 1496-1, CSC safety approval plate
- Optional modifications
- Personnel doors, windows, insulation, lining, electrics, racking, ventilation, ramps, security shutters, bespoke paint and branding
Warehouse Storage Container for Sale — questions
The questions buyers ask most often about the Warehouse Storage Container for Sale. Select a question to read the answer.
How much does a Warehouse Storage Container for Sale cost?
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Pricing for a Warehouse Storage Container for Sale depends on condition grade, specification, current stock location and delivery distance. Standard-specification units are the most competitively priced because we hold volume; specialist and modified builds are quoted individually. Send us your postcode or port and we will return a fully landed price, usually within one working day.
Is the Warehouse Storage Container for Sale available new and used?
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Yes. We supply new one-trip units for customers who need pristine condition, and inspected used units in cargo-worthy or wind-and-watertight grades where budget matters more than cosmetics. Every used unit is photographed and condition-noted before you commit.
Can you deliver a Warehouse Storage Container for Sale internationally?
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We ship worldwide from depots across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas. Delivery can be arranged door to door, to your nominated port, or ex-depot for your own collection, and we handle export documentation where required.
Can the Warehouse Storage Container for Sale be modified before delivery?
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Yes. Our workshops fit doors, windows, insulation, lining, electrics, ventilation, racking, partitions and security hardware, and apply bespoke paint and branding. Agreeing modifications at order stage is faster and cheaper than retrofitting after delivery.
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