40ft High Cube Shipping Container

The 40ft High Cube Shipping Container is a standard intermodal freight unit intended for moving and storing dry goods. Because it is made from corrosion-resistant COR-TEN steel, it holds up structurally and resists the weather through repeated use across worldwide logistics operations. The unit is manufactured to ISO standards, so it remains compatible with international shipping, rail, and road transport networks.

Key Features

• Increased Vertical Clearance: an internal height of 2.70 meters (8'10") yields roughly 12% more volume than a standard 40ft container for tall or bulky cargo.
• Weather-Resistant Construction: COR-TEN steel handles harsh conditions during transit or outdoor storage.
• Standardized Design: fully compliant with ISO 668 dimensions for seamless intermodal transport and secure stacking.
• Secure Cargo Management: rear door locking mechanisms and internal lashing points keep cargo stable in transit.

What sets this 40ft High Cube (HQ) unit apart from a standard container is its extra height, which lets it carry cargo that will not fit easily inside a standard 8'6" box. A sturdy steel frame and corrugated walls give the structure high durability.

The floor is marine-grade plywood, capable of bearing concentrated loads from forklifts and palletized goods. The double rear doors swing fully open for loading and unloading. Although the container is primarily used in ocean freight, it also serves as a common option for secure on-site storage across many industrial sectors. Its layout supports efficient packing for manufacturers and distributors moving large volumes, and the standardized corner castings allow lifting by gantry cranes, top loaders, and hooklifts for efficient handling at ports and distribution centers.

External Dimensions

• Length: 40 ft (12.19 m)
• Width: 8 ft (2.44 m)
• Height: 9 ft 6 in (2.89 m)

Internal Dimensions

• Length: 39 ft 6 in (12.03 m)
• Width: 7 ft 9 in (2.35 m)
• Height: 8 ft 10 in (2.70 m)
• Door Opening Width: 7 ft 8 in (2.34 m)
• Door Opening Height: 8 ft 5 in (2.58 m)

Capacity & Weight Limits

• Internal Cubic Capacity: 76.4 m³ (2,696 ft³)
• Maximum Gross Weight: 30,480 kg (67,200 lbs)
• Tare Weight: approximately 3,940 kg (8,690 lbs)
• Maximum Payload: approximately 26,330 kg (58,050 lbs)

This container type is meant for transporting and storing dry, non-perishable goods, and is commonly used in logistics and shipping for consolidating palletized cargo, retail goods, and raw materials in ocean and rail freight; in manufacturing for storing components or finished products that need vertical space such as machinery parts or furniture; in retail and warehousing as supplemental storage for e-commerce inventory, textiles, and bulk consumer goods; and in industrial storage for secure on-site storage of equipment and materials at construction or production sites.