High Cube Standard Shipping Containers – Extra Height, Extra Space

The High Cube Shipping Container is similar to a standard container but provides extra internal height (9ft 6in / 2.89m) compared to the standard 8ft 6in. This makes it a preferred option for transporting or storing taller or bulkier cargo, as well as for container conversions like offices, shops, or homes where additional headroom creates a more comfortable interior space.

Built from corten steel, high cube containers are durable, weather-resistant, and secure. They comply with ISO standards, making them suitable for intermodal transport (road, rail, sea). With lockable double doors and a reinforced marine-grade plywood floor, they offer the same reliability as standard units with more volume.

Specifications (40ft High Cube):

• External Dimensions (L x W x H): 12.19m x 2.44m x 2.89m

• Internal Dimensions (L x W x H): ~12.03m x 2.35m x 2.69m

• Floor Area: ~28.3 m²

• Cubic Capacity: ~76.4 m³

• Tare Weight: ~3,900 – 4,200 kg

• Max Gross Weight: 30,480 kg

• Payload Capacity: ~26,000 kg

Specifications (20ft High Cube):

• External Dimensions (L x W x H): 6.06m x 2.44m x 2.89m

• Internal Dimensions (L x W x H): ~5.9m x 2.35m x 2.69m

• Floor Area: ~13.8 m²

• Cubic Capacity: ~37.4 m³

• Tare Weight: ~2,200 – 2,400 kg

• Max Gross Weight: 30,480 kg

• Payload Capacity: ~28,000 kg

Best Use Cases:

• Transport: Oversized cargo, tall machinery, large equipment, vehicles

• Storage: Warehousing goods requiring extra headroom

• Conversion Projects: Container homes, offices, retail units, workshops

• Agriculture: Grain, farm equipment, stacked goods

• Construction: On-site storage of tall items or scaffolding