40ft Hi Cube Shipping Container – Used, Ex-Freight Unit
$1,450
SKU: CCH-10123
Available to order — we confirm availability and your delivery window before dispatch
A used 40ft high cube shipping container in COR-TEN weathering steel, offering 9'6" of exterior height and roughly 320 sq ft of floor area for freight, on-site storage, or conversion work.
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This is a used 40-foot high cube shipping container in COR-TEN weathering steel. The high cube profile adds a foot of interior height over a standard 40-footer, giving roughly 2,690 cubic feet of enclosed volume across about 320 square feet of floor. It is graded for ground-level storage and conversion work rather than active ocean service.
Key Features
- High Cube Profile: An external height of 9 ft 6 in gives 8 ft 10 in of interior headroom, enough to stand racking underneath a mezzanine or to stack two levels of palletized goods.
- COR-TEN Steel Shell: Weathering steel that forms a stable oxide layer in place of scaling rust, which is why these units survive outdoors with no repainting schedule.
- Double Doors at One End: Full-width swing doors with four locking rods, cam keepers, and welded hasps that take a standard container padlock or a puck lock in a lock box.
- Marine-Grade Plywood Floor: The original 1 1/8 in floor laid over steel cross members on roughly 12-inch centers, rated for forklift traffic.
- Passive Ventilation: Vents in the upper side panels move air through the box and limit the condensation that builds up when a sealed steel shell cools overnight.
A 40 ft high cube is the workhorse size for anyone who needs volume rather than floor area. The extra foot of height is what makes it the default choice for container conversions: once you frame and insulate the inside of a standard-height box you are down to about seven feet of clear ceiling, whereas a high cube leaves you a usable room.
For straight storage, the same height lets you stack to the roof without a mezzanine. Warehouse overflow, seasonal inventory, agricultural supplies, and construction materials all go in on pallets and come out with a forklift through the end doors.
This unit is used. It has carried freight and will show the marks of it: surface rust in patches, dented corrugation, faded and mismatched paint, and the previous operator's markings on the sides. The structure, floor, and door gear are sound, and the unit is graded to keep out driven rain and wind.
Technical Specifications
- External Dimensions (L x W x H): 40 ft x 8 ft x 9 ft 6 in
- Internal Dimensions (approx.): 39 ft 5 in x 7 ft 8 in x 8 ft 10 in
- Door Opening (W x H): approximately 7 ft 8 in x 8 ft 5 in
- Internal Capacity: approximately 2,690 cu ft (76.2 m³)
- Maximum Gross Weight: 67,200 lbs (rating)
- Tare Weight: approximately 8,700 lbs
- Material: COR-TEN weathering steel
- Flooring: 1 1/8 in (28 mm) marine-grade plywood
- Ventilation: Passive vents
- Color: Varies by unit
Intended applications include warehouse overflow and seasonal inventory storage, secure on-site storage of materials, tools, and equipment on construction and agricultural sites, and use as the shell for workshop, office, or modular building conversions where interior height matters. It is not sold as a habitable structure and is not rated for dynamic ocean transport; any CSC plate may be expired or absent.
Included Components
- 1x 40 ft high cube used shipping container
- 1x Set of double rear doors with locking rods and welded hasps
What You Gain With a 40ft High Cube Shipping Container
The reason to buy a 40ft high cube shipping container rather than a standard 40-footer comes down to one extra foot of height. That foot lifts internal clearance to roughly 8'10", adds around 300 cubic feet of usable volume, and makes the difference between stacking two pallets high or one. For anyone storing tall equipment or planning a conversion with a lined ceiling, it is the more sensible starting point.
This unit is offered as a used high cube, which means it has worked for a living. Expect surface rust, dents, and patched paint from years in service, along with a structure that has already proven it can take ocean crossings and crane handling. You are paying for steel and space, not cosmetics.
Specifications at a Glance
- External dimensions: 40' × 8' × 9'6" high
- Internal dimensions: roughly 39'5" × 7'8" × 8'10"
- Door opening: approximately 7'8" wide × 8'6" high
- Internal volume: about 2,700 cubic feet (roughly 76 cubic meters)
- Tare weight: around 8,750 lb
- Condition: used — sold in its current state with cosmetic wear
- Construction: corrugated weathering steel with a plywood cargo floor
- Delivery: flat $500 to any US state, prices shown include tax
Where the Extra Height of a High Cube Container Pays Off
Standard-height 40-footers are fine for boxed goods on the floor. The high cube earns its place the moment you need to stand equipment upright, run racking to the ceiling, or lose height to insulation and lining.
- Palletized storage stacked two high without scraping the roof panel
- Tall machinery, HVAC units, and vertical tanks that will not fit a standard box
- Workshop and garage conversions where a lined ceiling eats 6 to 8 inches
- Vehicle, boat, and powersports storage with clearance for a ramp
- Bulk agricultural inputs, feed, and seasonal implement storage
Delivery Planning for a 40-Foot Unit
A 40-footer is the point where site access becomes the real constraint. A tilt-bed truck needs the container length plus roughly 40 feet of straight, firm approach to slide the unit off, so plan on around 80 feet of clear run and about 15 feet of overhead clearance. Soft ground, tight gate posts, low branches, and overhead cable are what most often stop a delivery. Set the container on blocks at the corner castings rather than the middle so the frame carries the load as designed. If you would rather have certified steel for shipping use, compare the cargo-worthy 40ft high cube, and for near-new condition look at the one-way high cube. Browse the rest of the 40ft container section or the wider used container stock, and check measurements against our published dimension tables.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will a high cube fit through a standard gate or under a bridge?
The container itself is 9'6" tall, but it travels on a trailer deck, so total transport height is typically well over 13 feet. Measure any bridge, wire, canopy, or tree branch on the route into your property, and check gate width against the 8-foot container plus trailer mirrors. Tell us about restrictions when you order.
How is a used unit different from a cargo-worthy one?
Cargo-worthy carries a survey confirming it is fit for international shipping. A used or storage-grade unit is sold in its current condition and is intended for static storage or conversion. Both are structurally sound steel boxes, but only the certified grade should be booked onto a vessel, and the price reflects that difference.
Can I paint or modify a used high cube?
Yes, and most conversion projects start with exactly this grade. Wire-brush surface rust, prime the bare spots, and finish with a direct-to-metal industrial coating. Cutting doors, windows, or vents is routine, though any large opening in a sidewall should be reframed in steel so the unit keeps its rigidity.
| SKU | CCH-10123 |
| Condition | Used (Cargo Worthy) |
| External dimensions | 40' × 8' × 8'6" (L × W × H) |
| Door opening | 7'8" × 7'6" (W × H) |
| Internal dimensions | 39'5" × 7'8" × 7'10" (L × W × H) |
| Internal capacity | approx. 2,390 cu ft |
| Tare weight | approx. 8,200 lb |
| Delivery clearance needed | Approx. 80 ft of straight approach and ~15 ft overhead for tilt-bed delivery |
| Categories | 40ft Containers, Used Shipping 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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