20ft High Cube Shipping Container – New, One-Way Unit
$3,350
SKU: CCH-10151
Available to order — we confirm availability and your delivery window before dispatch
This 20ft High Cube shipping container is a brand-new, one-way unit that pairs a standard footprint with extra interior height. Made from virgin COR-TEN steel, it offers immediate structural integrity and a uniform finish. It suits any job calling for maximum cubic capacity in pristine condition,…
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This 20ft High Cube container is a new asset rather than a used or refurbished one. It carries a "one-way" classification, a term that generally describes new units relocated from the point of manufacture to a regional depot. That status lets you acquire a new container with the structural integrity and finish of a brand-new unit.
The chief benefit of the High Cube layout is its added internal height. Standing 9 feet 6 inches tall on the outside, it gives noticeably more usable vertical room than a standard 8-foot 6-inch unit. That makes it well suited to taller machinery, racking systems, or large quantities of boxed goods, and the extra height also gives more comfortable headroom if the unit becomes a temporary workspace, site office, or mobile workshop.
Being new, the container has not endured ocean travel or repeated handling. Its COR-TEN steel surface is clean and even, ready for paint or modification. The doors swing smoothly on new hinge pins and the locking bars seat precisely into the keepers. The unit is ready for immediate use, whether for a high-value export, a secure storage need, or as a clean base for a customization project.
Key Features
- Type: 20ft High Cube (HC) / One-Way
- External Dimensions (L x W x H): 20 ft x 8 ft x 9 ft 6 in (6.06m x 2.44m x 2.90m)
- Internal Dimensions (L x W x H): Approx. 19 ft 4 in x 7 ft 8 in x 8 ft 10 in (5.90m x 2.34m x 2.69m)
- Door Opening (W x H): Approx. 7 ft 6 in x 8 ft 5 in (2.29m x 2.57m)
- Material: New COR-TEN (Weathering) Steel
- Flooring: New marine-grade plywood
- Max Gross Weight: Approx. 67,200 lbs (30,480 kg)
- Tare Weight: Approx. 5,290 lbs (2,400 kg)
- Max Payload: Approx. 61,910 lbs (28,080 kg)
- Paint Color: Standard (typically RAL 7032 or similar)
Common applications include overseas shipping for one-time or occasional transport of tall, high-volume cargo; high-capacity storage for warehousing, retail stockrooms, and industrial use needing vertical stacking; and modification projects such as mobile offices, food kiosks, pop-up shops, and studios where interior headroom matters.
Package Includes: (1) 20ft High Cube Shipping Container, New (One-Way).
A New 20ft High Cube Shipping Container for Sale, One-Way Grade
Buying a 20ft high cube shipping container for sale in one-way condition gets you new steel without the premium attached to never-used stock. A one-way unit was manufactured, moved once to a regional depot, and released for sale, so the paint is factory-applied, the floor is unmarked, and the hinge pins and locking bars still operate the way the builder intended.
The high cube profile is the second half of the pitch. At 9'6" external, this box gives close to a foot more interior height than a standard 20, which is the difference between a storage container you reach into and a space you can stand and work in. For conversions, that headroom survives insulation and lining; on a standard-height box it often does not.
Specifications at a Glance
- Condition grade: New / one-way — single relocation move, factory finish
- External dimensions: 20' × 8' × 9'6"
- Internal dimensions (approx.): 19'4" × 7'8" × 8'10"
- Door opening: 7'8" wide × 8'6" high
- Interior volume: roughly 1,320 cubic feet
- Tare weight: approximately 5,100 lb
- Build: new COR-TEN steel shell with new marine-grade plywood floor
- Terms: tax-inclusive pricing, flat $500 shipping to all 50 states
Why Buyers Pick a One Trip 20ft Container
Condition drives most of these purchases. When the container is going somewhere it will be seen, or is becoming something other than a box, clean steel is worth the difference.
- Residential storage where appearance and neighbors both matter
- Container office, studio, or workshop conversions starting from clean walls
- High-value export shipments where a used shell is not acceptable
- Long-term storage of goods that must stay dry for years, not months
- Branded or resprayed units for customer-facing sites
Placement, Height Clearance, and Related Options
A 20-footer is the easiest size to place: allow around 60 feet of straight approach for a tilt-bed delivery plus about 15 feet of overhead clearance. The one thing to double-check with a high cube is the last hundred yards of the route, since the taller profile on a trailer catches low branches, gates, and canopies that a standard box clears.
If you want the same size with easier ground-level loading, the 20ft high cube with a roll-up door is worth a look. Otherwise, browse the new and one-trip container listings, the full 20-foot range, or the wider ISO container category. Every size we sell is tabulated on the container specifications page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "one-way" mean on a new container?
It describes a new unit that was used for a single repositioning move from the point of manufacture to a regional depot, rather than being shipped repeatedly in service. The result is a container with new-condition steel, paint, and flooring, available at a lower price than stock that has never carried anything at all.
Is a high cube worth the extra cost on a 20ft box?
If you will line, insulate, or work inside it, yes without much argument. If you are stacking pallets and closing the doors, the standard height usually does the job for less. The other consideration is resale: high cubes are in steady demand for conversion projects, which keeps interest strong when you eventually sell.
Will the doors need adjustment after delivery?
They should not, provided the container is set level. Almost every door problem on a new unit comes from placing the box on uneven ground, which twists the frame slightly and stops the locking rods seating. Set it on four level bearing points, then check that all four rods engage before you load anything.
| SKU | CCH-10151 |
| Condition | New |
| External dimensions | 20' × 8' × 9'6" (L × W × H) |
| Door opening | 7'8" × 8'6" (W × H) |
| Internal dimensions | 19'4" × 7'8" × 8'10" (L × W × H) |
| Internal capacity | approx. 1,320 cu ft |
| Tare weight | approx. 5,100 lb |
| Delivery clearance needed | Approx. 60 ft of straight approach and ~15 ft overhead for tilt-bed delivery |
| Categories | 20ft Containers, Containers for Sale, ISO Shipping Containers, New Containers |
| Availability | Available to order — nationwide delivery |
We deliver to all 50 states for a flat $500 per order — the same price regardless of container size, quantity, or distance. That fee is added in your cart and at checkout, and there is no distance or size surcharge. A tilt-bed truck slides the container to ground level and places it as close as safely possible to where you want it.
Need help preparing your site or choosing the right delivery method? Call us at (440) 379-3940 or request a quote.
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