45Ft Containers for Sale

45ft High Cube Shipping Containers

Every 45ft container is a high cube, meaning it stands 9'6" tall - a full foot more than a standard 8'6" box - and stretches five feet longer than a 40-footer. That combination of extra length and extra height gives you the most usable volume of any standard ISO container, which is exactly why warehousers and exporters reach for them. The taller interior matters more than people expect: it clears double-stacked pallets and tall machinery that would scrape the roof of a standard box. Our 45ft stock runs from about $1,800 to $5,400, covering cargo-worthy units, heavy-duty steel boxes and a 27' to 45' chiller/freezer reefer option, so you can match the unit to either bulk storage or a refrigerated job.

Why Buyers Choose the Extra Length

• Maximum cubic capacity for high-volume, lightweight goods
• Long-load storage - lumber, piping, racking and palletized stock
• The 9'6" interior clears taller pallets, machinery and shelving
• Conversions where the extra five feet means an additional room or bay
• Consolidating two smaller boxes into one footprint to save yard space

Plan for the Footprint

Length is the trade-off. A 45ft unit needs a long, straight, firm run for the tilt-bed truck to set it down level, plus enough clearance to swing the doors at the rear. Lay it on railroad ties, gravel or concrete piers so it sits true - a twisted base makes the cargo doors bind and rack out of square. Most of our 45ft units are cargo-worthy: certified structurally sound and wind and water tight, with honest cosmetic wear, which keeps the price well below a one-trip box while staying fully weatherproof. Each unit is inspected before dispatch and backed by our 30-day return policy.

Compare Before You Buy

Comparing sizes? The 40ft containers are easier to place if you're tight on space, while the high cube range collects every 9'6" unit we carry. For a refrigerated 45ft, see our reefer containers. Verify the exact interior height and door opening on the dimensions page before you commit.

One practical note for anyone weighing a 45ft against two smaller boxes: a single long unit gives you uninterrupted floor with no wall in the middle, which is what you want for long loads or a clear conversion span. The flip side is maneuvering - confirm the truck can actually reach your placement spot, since 45 feet of container plus the trailer needs real turning room. Tell us your access when you enquire and we'll flag anything that might complicate the drop. Stock in this size is limited, so the cargo-worthy units in particular tend to sell through.