This 40ft x 8ft One Trip Tunnel Container features double end doors, allowing loading and unloading from both sides at once. Built from Corten steel to full ISO standard and CSC plated for transport, it’s almost new having made just one shipping journey — ideal for storage, logistics, or as a pass-through unit on site. Nationwide UK delivery available.
£5,030.00
Our 40ft tunnel container double door is a double end door shipping container fitted with full-size hinged doors at *both* ends — sometimes called a double door container, a tunnel container, or a “DD” container.
Having made just one journey from the factory, this container is in almost-new condition, combining the low cost of a used unit with the quality and finish of new stock.
The double end door design is what sets a tunnel container apart from a standard shipping container.
Instead of loading and unloading from a single end, you can access the container from both sides simultaneously — or leave both doors open to use the unit as a covered walkway or “tunnel” between two areas, which is where the name comes from.
A standard shipping container has a single set of doors at one end. A **tunnel container** — also known as a double door container or double end door container — has a matching set of doors fitted at the opposite end as well. This simple change unlocks a few practical advantages:
– Faster loading and unloading: goods can be loaded from one end while being unloaded from the other
– Better access to stock: no more unpacking the entire container to reach items at the back
– Dual-purpose use: can function as an enclosed passage or covered walkway between two spaces, in addition to standard storage
– Improved site workflow: useful on construction sites, warehouses, and logistics yards where through-access saves time
| Measurement | Size |
|---|---|
| External Length | 12.19 m (40 ft) |
| External Width | 2.44 m (8 ft) |
| External Height | 2.59 m (8 ft 6 in) |
| Internal Length | 12.00 m (approx. 39 ft 5 in) |
| Internal Width | 2.35 m |
| Internal Height | 2.39 m |
| Door Opening (W x H, each end) | 2.34 m x 2.28 m |
| Cubic Capacity | approx. 64 m³ (2,274 cu ft) |
| Tare Weight | approx. 3,950 kg |
| Max Gross Weight (CSC plated) | up to 30,000 kg |
| Floor | 28mm marine plywood on steel cross members |
– One Trip condition: used only once for its original shipping journey, so it’s in almost-new condition without the new-build price
– CSC plated: certified for a maximum gross weight of up to 30 tonnes, suitable for onward transport by road, rail, or sea
– Corten steel construction: weather- and corrosion-resistant throughout
– 4 ventilation points: helps reduce condensation build-up during storage
– Double doors at each end: hinged, with two locking bars per door for secure closure
– Factory-fitted lockbox on each end: for added padlock security
– Forklift pockets on each side: two per side for easy handling and repositioning
– 28mm marine plywood flooring: laid on steel cross members, rated for forklift and pallet loading
– Built to full ISO standard dimensions: compatible with standard container handling, stacking, and transport equipment
– General and long-term site storage with faster load/unload access
– Logistics and freight forwarding
– Construction site materials storage
– Warehouse overflow with dual-end access
– Covered walkway/tunnel applications between site areas
– Container conversion projects requiring through-access (e.g. workshops, retail units)
– New/factory-direct containers cost the most but have zero usage history
– One Trip containers (like this one) have made a single shipping journey — cosmetically and structurally almost indistinguishable from new, at a lower price point
– Used/cargo-worthy containers have seen multiple journeys and years of service — the most affordable option but with more visible wear
If you want new-build quality without the new-build price, a One Trip tunnel container UK like this one is typically the best value option.
We deliver 40ft tunnel containers nationwide via flatbed or tilt-bed
vehicle. Before ordering, please check:
– Sufficient straight-line clearance for a 40ft delivery vehicle (typically around 110ft of clearance is needed)
– Level, firm ground suitable for a container of this length
– Clear access with no overhead obstructions at the delivery point
What is a tunnel container used for?
A tunnel container (double door container) or 40ft double end door shipping container is used anywhere fast, two-sided access is useful — general storage, logistics, construction sites, or as a covered pass-through between two areas.
What does “One Trip” mean for a shipping container?
One Trip means the container has been used for a single shipping journey from the factory to its port of arrival. It’s effectively new condition with only light cosmetic use, and costs less than a factory-direct new unit.
Is a 40ft double door container the same as a 40ft tunnel container?
Yes — “double door container,” “double end door container,” and “tunnel container” all refer to the same configuration: a standard container with full doors fitted at both ends instead of just one.
Can this container be used for both storage and transport?
Yes. It’s CSC plated, so it’s certified for onward transport by road, rail, or sea, as well as static on-site storage.
How much weight can a 40ft tunnel container hold?
This unit is CSC plated for a maximum gross weight of up to 30,000 kg, though actual usable payload will be lower once tare weight is accounted for — contact us for exact payload figures.
Do you deliver 40ft containers UK-wide?
Yes, nationwide delivery is available — get a quote for your postcode.
