40ft Tank Shipping Container — Used
Available in used condition, this 40 ft Tank container for liquids or gases offers 45,000 to 47,000 liters with top and bottom discharge in good condition. Optimal value for money for large-scale liquid storage on a controlled budget.
- Dimensions (LxWxH)
- 12.2 m × 2.4 m × 2.6 m
- Floor area
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- Volume
- 45 000 L à 47 000 L
Custom-built
Standard and custom-built modules, individually or assembled.
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Competitive pricing
Depots across France, close to you.
Compliance
ISO 9001 and CSC standards.
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Included as standard
- One door
- One window
- Electrical pack
- Radiator
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Technical specifications
| External dimensions | 12,192 m × 2,438 m × 2,591 m |
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| Tare weight | 12 500 kg |
| Payload | 17 630 kg |
| Volume | 45 000 L à 47 000 L |
| Materials | Fully welded Corten + Steel tank |
| Certifications | CSC ; Cargo Worthy |
| Type | Conteneur Citerne |
| Reference (SKU) | conteneur-40-pieds-citerne-occasion |
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In detail
What is a used 40ft Tank shipping container?
The used 40ft Tank container is the long format for bulk liquid transport, previously in service and then refurbished. "In bulk" means unpackaged: the liquid is loaded directly into an integrated steel tank. Its purchase price is lower than that of a new first-trip model, for identical capacity.
Before resale, the long tank is refurbished at depot: seal tested, valves inspected or replaced, pressure gauges checked. The Corten steel box, a self-weathering steel that resists marine corrosion on its own, retains its original welded 40ft structure. The unit retains 45,000 to 47,000 liters of usable capacity for 17,630 kg of payload.
In detail
What products can be transported in a Tank container?
The Tank container carries three main categories of bulk liquids: food products (oils, molasses, musts), chemical products (solvents, additives), and industrial fluids for recycling. The tank avoids any intermediate packaging and any transshipment between modes of transport.
Transporting hazardous materials is governed by two regulations. ADR, the European agreement on the international carriage of dangerous goods by road, governs road journeys. IMDG, the International Maritime Dangerous Goods code, governs sea journeys. A used Tank container can be requalified to these standards depending on the tank's configuration and the material transported.
Applications
Uses of a used 40ft Tank shipping container
The reconditioned 40ft provides access to the maximum format at a reduced cost, for large-volume bulk liquid logistics.
The applications below show in which contexts this format is most relevant. Each use case connects the on-site need to the container's concrete benefit.
Highlights
Why buy a used 40ft Tank shipping container
On a Tank container, the critical element is not the frame but the tank; its seal determines everything. The strengths below show how depot reconditioning secures this long tank and why a properly requalified used 40ft Tank container offers the reliability of a new one, at a reduced cost.
The strengths below explain what each technical choice brings to the project. They help compare the product with a less specialized alternative or a different condition.
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Accessible price for the large format
The used unit represents a significant saving compared with a new 40ft, without giving up the 45,000 to 47,000 L capacity.
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Box and long tank refurbished
The 40ft welded structure is checked, the tank's seal tested, and the valves inspected. The critical element is checked before sale.
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Pressure gauges and fittings checked
The pressure gauges and fittings are checked and replaced in case of degradation, then the seal requalified before delivery.
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17,630 kg payload preserved
Load capacity is maintained after reconditioning, with no structural correction.
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Sustainable approach
Extending the life of an existing 40ft Tank container avoids manufacturing a new long stainless tank; a material-intensive piece of equipment.
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Re-validated ISO 6346 and CSC compliance
The plates are re-validated, and ADR or IMDG requalification remains possible depending on the intended use.
Applications
What is the price of a used 40ft Tank shipping container
The used 40ft Tank container follows a very limited secondary market: availability depends on the arrival cycles of long tanks reconditioned at depot.
Four levers drive price variation:
The factors below explain why the price can vary from one quote to another. They help you read a quote by distinguishing the product price, availability, and delivery costs.
Delivery
Delivery & logistics
National Conteneur delivers throughout mainland France and internationally. Lead times and conditions vary by zone and mode of transport.
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