20ft High Cube Container – One Trip

The 20ft high cube container offers additional interior height compared to standard containers. This one-trip unit is in near-new condition, having completed a single voyage from its manufacturing origin, making it suitable for both shipping and high-quality storage applications .

Key Features

• High cube configuration with 9 ft 6 in exterior height, providing additional interior clearance for bulky goods and palletized cargo 

• One-trip condition with minimal signs of wear from a single journey; typically less than 2 years old 

• Cor-ten steel construction for structural integrity and corrosion resistance

• Marine-grade plywood flooring (28mm) over steel cross-members 

• Double cargo doors with steel locking bars and factory-fitted lockbox for security 

• Forklift pockets for ease of handling and positioning

• Ventilation openings for airflow and moisture reduction

• ISO and CSC certification for intermodal transport compliance 

Detailed Description

This 20ft high cube container is constructed from Cor-ten steel, a weathering steel grade that develops a stable protective oxide layer when exposed to atmospheric conditions. The high cube configuration provides approximately 8 ft 10 in (2.70 m) of interior height, offering roughly 30 cm (1 ft) of additional clearance compared to standard containers .

As a one-trip unit, this container has completed a single loaded voyage from its manufacturing origin, typically in Asia, to its destination . One-trip containers represent the highest quality grade available on the market and are built to last for at least 25-30 years . While these units are in excellent condition, minor scuffs or small dents from their single ocean journey are normal and do not affect functionality .

One-trip containers are available in two specifications: storage-spec (trading-spec) and shipping-spec (leasing-spec). Storage-spec units include features such as a lockbox, easy-open door handles, and forklift pockets. Shipping-spec units feature slightly thicker steel (1.6 mm versus 1.2 mm) for repeated transport .

Technical Specifications

• External Length: 20 ft (6,058 mm)

• External Width: 8 ft (2,438 mm)

• External Height: 9 ft 6 in (2,896 mm)

• Internal Length: 19 ft 4 in (5,898 mm) approx.

• Internal Width: 7 ft 9 in (2,352 mm) approx.

• Internal Height: 8 ft 10 in (2,698 mm) approx.

• Door Opening Width: 7 ft 6 in (2,286 mm)

• Door Opening Height: 8 ft 5 in (2,566 mm)

• Approx. Interior Volume: 1,306 – 1,322 ft³ (37.0 – 37.4 m³) 

• Floor Material: 28mm Marine-grade plywood

• Frame Material: Cor-ten steel

• Approx. Tare Weight: 5,071 lbs (2,300 kg)

• Max Gross Weight: 67,200 lbs (30,480 kg)

• Certification: ISO, CSC

Intended Use

This container is suited for the following applications:

• Intermodal shipping of dry cargo and palletized goods

• High-volume storage requiring additional vertical clearance for taller equipment or stacked pallets 

• Construction site storage for materials and equipment

• Commercial and industrial inventory management

• Conversions into offices, workshops, or retail spaces where appearance matters 

• Modular construction projects 

New one-trip containers are recommended for visible locations, customer-facing applications, and projects requiring pristine appearance with full structural integrity . The high cube configuration is particularly suitable for lightweight, voluminous cargo and tall equipment requiring overhead clearance .

Package Includes

• 20ft high cube one-trip shipping container

• Marine-grade plywood floor

• Double cargo doors with steel locking bars

• Factory-fitted lockbox

• ISO corner castings (8 total)

• Forklift pockets (4 positions)

• Ventilation openings

• CSC certification plate