40ft High Cube Container For Sale | In Stock Now

40ft High Cube Container For Sale — In Stock Now

This 40ft high cube container gives you meaningfully more interior volume than a standard-height 40ft unit — standing 9 ft 6 in tall instead of the standard 8 ft 6 in, an extra foot of headroom that adds up to roughly 12% more cubic capacity across the full length of the container. Designated ISO type code 45G1, it’s built for buyers who are working with bulky, tall, or stacked cargo where every inch of vertical space matters.

Key Specifications

Figures above reflect standard 40ft High Cube specifications. Exact weights for this specific unit are confirmed on its data plate at time of order.

Why Choose High Cube Container Over Standard Height

A 40ft high cube container shares the exact same footprint as a standard 40ft unit — same length, same width — but the extra foot of height translates into real usable volume, particularly for cargo that’s tall, bulky, or being stacked internally on pallets or shelving. If your storage or shipping needs are volume-constrained rather than footprint-constrained, the high cube option is almost always worth the modest price difference over standard height. Common uses include:

 
• Warehousing and distribution overflow storage where vertical racking is used

 

• Moving and relocation companies handling bulky household goods

 

• Equipment storage for tall machinery or stacked pallets

 

• Container home and office conversions, where the extra ceiling height improves livability

 

• Retail and event storage requiring maximum cubic capacity

High Cube vs. Standard: What the Numbers Actually Mean

The difference sounds small on paper — one extra foot of height — but across a full 40ft length, that translates into hundreds of additional cubic feet of usable space. If you’re deciding between this and a standard-height 40ft unit, the real question is whether your cargo or storage plan is limited by height (in which case high cube wins clearly) or by floor footprint (in which case the standard-height unit performs identically at a slightly lower cost). See our standard-height 40ft containers to compare directly.

Built to International Standards

This container is manufactured and tested against the ISO 668 container dimension and classification standard, and carries CSC (Convention for Safe Containers) certification for legal international freight use. Every unit is pressure-tested for wind and water tightness before dispatch.

Delivery & Site Access

This container ships nationwide via tilt-bed and roll-off trucking. Because of the added height, confirm overhead clearance at your delivery site (low bridges, power lines, or covered structures) in addition to the standard ground clearance needed for a 40ft unit. Contact our team for a delivery estimate and site-access confirmation.

Compare Sizes and Types

Need standard height instead? See our standard 40ft shipping containers. Looking for a smaller high cube option? Ask our team about 20ft high cube availability. Compare every option on our container size guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does “high cube” actually add in usable space?

Roughly 300 additional cubic feet compared to a standard-height 40ft container — about a 12% increase in total volume, all from the extra foot of ceiling height.

Does high cube cost significantly more than standard height?

The price difference is typically modest relative to the added volume, making high cube a strong value choice whenever vertical space matters for your use case.

Can a high cube container be modified the same way as a standard one?

Yes — the extra height is actually an advantage for conversions like offices or homes, since it improves interior headroom and livability. See our container modification services.