Used 40ft High Cube Shipping Container

The used 40ft high cube shipping container provides a versatile storage and shipping solution for commercial, industrial, and residential applications. Its extra interior height offers increased capacity compared to standard containers, making it suitable for bulkier items and larger volumes of storage.

Key Features

• Extra Height: One foot taller than a standard container, providing an interior height of approximately 8’10” for more storage space .

• Corten Steel Construction: Built from weathering steel for structural integrity and resistance to corrosion, designed for outdoor placement .

• Wind & Watertight: Retired from shipping but inspected to ensure functional doors, intact seals, and a leak-free structure .

• Versatile Access: Double cargo doors on one end with steel locking bars and padlock hasps for secure closure.

• Durable Flooring: Marine-grade plywood floor over steel cross-members supports heavy palletized loads.

• Intermodal Ready: Equipped with ISO corner castings and forklift pockets for easy handling and stacking .

Detailed Description

This 40ft high cube container is a retired intermodal unit that has completed its service life in international trade . It is constructed from Cor-ten steel and is classified as “Used” (Wind & Watertight). This indicates the container is structurally sound and suitable for storage applications, but it will display signs of its previous life, including surface rust, scratches, minor dents, and faded paint . These cosmetic imperfections do not compromise its weatherproof integrity or functionality.

The high cube configuration is its defining advantage. With an internal height of approximately 8’10”, it provides roughly 13% more cubic capacity than a standard 40ft container, offering about 2,700 cubic feet of space . The extra height is a key benefit for voluminous cargo, racking systems, tall equipment, or maximizing storage volume in a static location .

Used containers of this grade (often described as Wind & Watertight or Cargo Worthy) are best for a variety of non-shipping uses or are suitable for export with a new CSC survey .

Technical Specifications

• External Dimensions (L x W x H): 40′ x 8′ x 9’6″ (12.19 x 2.44 x 2.89 m) 

• Internal Dimensions (L x W x H): Approx. 39’5″ x 7’8″ x 8’10” (12.03 x 2.35 x 2.70 m) 

• Door Opening (W x H): Approx. 7’8″ x 8’5″ (2.34 x 2.57 m) 

• Interior Volume: Approx. 2,690 – 2,700 cu ft (76 m³) 

• Approx. Tare Weight: 8,800 lbs (3,990 kg) 

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

• Floor Material: 28mm Marine-grade plywood

• Construction: Corten steel 

Intended Use

This container is suited for the following applications:

• Cost-Effective Storage: A weatherproof and secure solution for tools, equipment, and inventory .

• Warehouse Expansion: Adding extra, headroom-friendly storage space .

• Construction Sites: On-site storage for materials and machinery .

• Modular Projects: Conversions into workshops, offices, or other custom spaces.

• Residential Use: Storing vehicles, furniture, and seasonal items .

Package Includes

• Used 40ft high cube shipping container

• Double cargo doors with locking bars

• Marine-grade plywood floor

• ISO corner castings

• CSC certification plate (certification validity may vary)