A one trip 40ft double door container has full cargo doors at both ends and has made only one loaded voyage since it was built. Over 12 metres, being able to open either end makes a huge difference: nothing is ever more than six metres from a door. Prime Cargo Box sells this one trip 40ft double door container near new, wind and watertight and CSC plated, for less than a factory-new tunnel container.
It is one of the most practical large storage containers you can buy. Below you will find what one trip means, the specification, how to lay out a 40ft tunnel container and what your site needs.
What Is a One Trip 40ft Double Door Container?
New containers are built in large factories and filled with export cargo for their first journey, which costs less than moving them empty. After unloading, many are sold locally. Having carried a single load, they are known as one trip containers.
Double door, also called tunnel, means there is a full set of cargo doors at each end. So a one trip 40ft double door container gives you near-new condition, around 67 m³ of space and access from both ends.
One Trip 40ft Double Door Container Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Container type | 40ft double door (tunnel) dry container, standard height |
| Condition | One trip, near new |
| External length | 40 ft (12.19 m) |
| External width | 8 ft (2.44 m) |
| External height | 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m) |
| Internal length | Approx. 39 ft 4 in (11.98 to 12.03 m) |
| Internal width | Approx. 7 ft 8 in (2.35 m) |
| Internal height | Approx. 7 ft 10 in (2.39 m) |
| Door openings (both ends) | Approx. 7 ft 8 in wide x 7 ft 5 in high (2.34 x 2.28 m) |
| Cubic capacity | Approx. 2,370 cu ft (67 m³) |
| Tare weight | Approx. 8,070 to 8,600 lbs (3,660 to 3,900 kg) |
| Maximum gross weight | 67,200 lbs (30,480 kg) or 71,650 lbs (32,500 kg), depending on build |
| Payload | Approx. 26,600 to 28,800 kg, depending on tare and gross rating |
| Construction | Corten steel, corrugated walls and roof |
| Floor | Marine-grade plywood |
| Doors | Double cargo doors at each end, four locking bars per end |
| Certification | CSC safety approval plate |
Figures vary slightly by factory. We confirm the plate details of your unit on the quote.
Condition to Expect
- Straight walls and roof, no repairs
- Factory paint, possibly with light scuffs from loading
- Clean floor with at most a few forklift marks
- Both door sets opening easily and sealing fully
- Original owner’s logo and number may still be on the sides
Container numbers and owner codes are registered with the Bureau International des Containers. The markings don’t affect use, and we can paint over them on request.
Why Double Doors Matter More on a 40ft
In a standard 40ft container, getting to anything at the closed end means walking past, or unloading, up to 12 m of stock. In a one trip 40ft double door container the far end is just the other front. You can split the space into two zones, rotate stock in at one end and out at the other, or drive a pallet truck straight through. With both ends open, air flows the whole length, which keeps the inside cooler on hot days.
Is a 40ft Tunnel the Right Size?
A one trip 40ft double door container gives you about 29 m² of floor, roughly two single garages end to end, and room for around 24 standard pallets. That suits businesses with a lot of stock, builders running bigger sites, and farms storing machinery as well as supplies. If your site can’t take a 12 m unit or a long delivery truck, two 20ft tunnel containers side by side can give a similar amount of space with more flexibility, though at a slightly higher total cost.
Weight is rarely the limit for storage, but if you plan to ship heavy goods, check the payload figure on the plate before loading.
Popular Uses
Customers buy a one trip 40ft double door container for jobs like these:
- Warehouse overflow where stock moves in and out daily
- Construction storage with tools at one end and materials at the other
- Farm storage reachable from two yards or a yard and a field
- Event and hire equipment split by type or customer
- Walk-through workshops, studios and covered passageways
- Shipping cargo that must be unloaded in a set order
Our container modification team can add shelving, lighting, vents and personnel doors before delivery.
Layout Ideas
A popular layout is racking down both walls with a central aisle running door to door. Another is a split container: one business or department at each end, with a mesh partition in the middle if needed. For stock rotation, load new goods at the back door and pick from the front, so the oldest stock always goes out first.
One Trip, New or Used?
| Grade | Condition | Price |
|---|---|---|
| New | Unmarked, never used | Highest |
| One trip | One voyage, near new | Middle |
| Used | Years in service, visible wear | Lowest |
For unmarked paint, see the new 40ft double door container. For the lowest price, the used 40ft double door container is the budget choice. If you only need one end, the 40ft one trip shipping container costs a little less, and for full side access there is the 40ft open side container.
All tunnel units are listed in our double door containers category.
Loading Tips
Spread heavy items along the floor rather than piling them at one end, and keep the heaviest weight near the middle. That keeps the container balanced if it ever needs to be lifted or moved. Use the lashing rings on the bottom rails to tie down anything that could shift in transport. In a one trip 40ft double door container you can load from both ends at once, which halves loading time when two teams or two forklifts are available.
Site and Delivery
A 40ft container needs a long, straight approach for the truck and firm ground. On site, prepare a level base of about 12.5 m by 2.5 m, plus around 2.5 m clear at each end for the doors. With two door frames 12 m apart, the base must be level along its length, or the doors at one end will bind. Concrete, compacted gravel or solid blocks under the corners and at mid-length work well. Like all 40ft boxes, it has no forklift pockets and is lifted by its corner castings. Our shipping and delivery policy explains how delivery is quoted.
What to Ask Before Buying
One trip is a trade term, and some sellers use it loosely. Before buying a one trip 40ft double door container from anyone, ask for the manufacture date on the CSC plate, photos of both ends of the actual unit, and confirmation there are no repairs. We include all of this with every quote.
Using It for Export
With a valid CSC plate, a one trip 40ft double door container can be loaded and shipped straight away. Its outside dimensions follow ISO 668, so it fits standard chassis, cranes and ship cells. Give your forwarder the container number and tare weight from the door markings.
Care and Security
Grease the hinges and locking cams at both ends once or twice a year, including the end you use less. Keep the roof clear of standing water and the bottom rails clear of soil. Each end has padlock lugs, and we can weld a lockbox at each end before delivery.
How to Order a One Trip 40ft Double Door Container
- Send your details. Quantity, delivery address and intended use.
- Get your quote. Price, delivery and plate ratings.
- Confirm access. We check truck access and space at both ends.
- Pay and receive. See our billing and payment policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a one trip 40ft double door container as good as new?
Structurally yes. It may show light handling marks and the original owner’s markings from its single voyage.
Does a one trip 40ft double door container hold less than a standard 40ft?
Very slightly, because of the second door frame. The difference is well under 1 m³, which most owners never notice. What they do notice is not having to walk 12 m to the back of the container.
Can I ship goods in a one trip 40ft double door container?
Yes. It carries a CSC plate and is accepted for shipping. Because it is so young, the plate is normally well within its examination period, so no extra survey is needed.
Are both ends watertight?
Yes. Both door sets have full gaskets. Keep the container level so both frames stay square.
Do you deliver worldwide?
Yes. Contact Prime Cargo Box for a delivered price on a one trip 40ft double door container.
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