40ft Shipping Container – Maximum Space, Unlimited Possibilities

When only the biggest will do, the 40-foot shipping container delivers unmatched capacity, strength, and versatility. As the largest standard container in our fleet, it’s the go-to solution for major storage needs, large-scale construction projects, and ambitious modular builds. At Ream Can Inc, our 40ft containers serve as enormous secure warehouses, multi-room offices, bold retail spaces, and even full-scale tiny homes—all built on a foundation of genuine Corten steel. If you need uncompromising volume, this is your answer.

Dimensions & Capacity

A 40ft container holds the contents of a four-bedroom house, dozens of pallets of inventory, or multiple vehicles. The standard height offers expansive storage, while the high cube adds a crucial extra foot of height—perfect for tall racking, mezzanine levels, or elevated installations.

Why Choose a 40ft Container?

• Unbeatable Storage Volume: When you need to store large quantities of goods, machinery, or furnishings long-term, nothing matches the sheer cubic space of a 40-footer. Ideal for warehouse overflow, commercial archives, and complete home moves.
• Heavy Equipment & Vehicle Storage: Wide enough and tall enough to comfortably house cars, ATVs, snowmobiles, and small boats. High cubes are particularly well-suited for taller vehicles or equipment with roll bars.
• Multi-Room Modular Builds: The 40ft length easily divides into two or three separate rooms, making it the foundation of choice for spacious tiny homes, remote bunkhouses, and on-site offices with meeting areas, washrooms, and kitchenettes.
• Retail & Hospitality on a Grand Scale: A full 320 square feet allows for a generous café, bar, boutique, or gallery. Add a full glass storefront, multiple serving windows, and you have a striking street-level presence that’s still fully relocatable.
• Drive-Through Capability: Many of our 40ft units are available with double doors at both ends. This allows you to load from one side and unload from the other, or simply drive a vehicle straight through—a huge advantage on busy job sites.
• Stackable Construction Camps: Corner castings allow 40-footers to be stacked multiple units high (when engineered correctly), creating large-scale temporary offices, accommodation wings, or secure compounds that can be dismantled and moved when the project is complete.

Condition Options

We stock 40ft containers in two distinct grades, so you never overpay for appearance you don’t need.

• One-Trip (Like-New): Immaculate containers with just a single cargo voyage behind them. Expect near-perfect paint, clean decals, flawless marine-grade plywood flooring, and weathertight door seals. Choose one-trip when the container will be seen by customers, guests, or neighbors, or when you simply want a pristine base for an upscale build.
• Wind & Watertight (WWT): Our most economical 40ft option. These units are guaranteed solid, dry, and secure, though they carry the proud battle scars of ocean travel—minor dents, surface rust, and faded paint are normal. Doors operate correctly and lock firmly. Perfect for industrial storage, construction yards, agricultural use, and budget-conscious projects where function outweighs form.

Standard Equipment & Security

• Heavy-duty double swing doors at one end with robust locking bars and padlock protector plates (double-door ends available on request).
• Durable marine-grade plywood flooring bolted to strong steel cross-members (full steel floors optional).
• Eight standard corner castings for crane lifting, stacking, or tie-down anchoring.
• Integrated forklift pockets for easy repositioning around your site.
• Optional high-security lock box kits, internal lock releases, and alarm-ready door contacts.

Custom Modifications

Our Edmonton modification facility regularly transforms 40ft containers into large-scale bespoke spaces. Popular projects include:

• Full-Size Site Offices & Locker Rooms: Insulated, partitioned, climate-controlled, with multiple offices, lunch areas, washrooms, and dedicated electrical panels.
• Industrial Workshops: Custom workbenches, heavy-duty lighting, compressed air lines, dust extraction, and large roll-up doors replacing the standard end doors.
• Spacious Tiny Homes & Cabins: Multi-room layouts with kitchens, full bathrooms, living areas, and large window arrays. High cube 40s are especially popular for lofted designs.
• Retail Pop-Ups & Showrooms: Full glass walls, sliding doors, finished interiors, custom signage, and structural cutouts for service hatches or display vitrines.
• Event & Hospitality Units: Converted into bars, VIP lounges, ticket booths, or mobile stage wings with professional electrical fit-outs and weatherproof flooring.
• Drive-Through Conversions: Adding a second set of cargo doors on the opposite end or converting the entire container into an open-ended shelter.

All modifications comply with Canadian building codes and are backed by our workmanship warranty.

Delivery Across Canada

Ream Can Inc moves 40ft containers from our depots in BC, Alberta, and Ontario to almost any location in Canada. Due to their size and weight, 40-footers typically require a tilt-bed or flatdeck truck and are placed with a crane, large forklift, or specialized tilt-off trailer. We handle the logistics from start to finish—firm freight quotes, site assessments, ground preparation advice, and precise placement—so your container arrives safely and on schedule.

Your Next Step

Whether you’re tackling a massive cleanout, starting an ambitious modular build, or simply need the most storage for your dollar, the 40ft container from Ream Can Inc is the solution. Contact our team today for real-time inventory photos, honest guidance on standard vs. high cube, and a no-pressure quote delivered straight to your inbox.