The 40 feet high cube container’s dimensions are usually measured using the imperial system (feet) and specifies both the exterior dimensions and the interior (usable) dimensions.

High-cube containers are similar in structure to standard containers, but taller. In contrast to standard containers, which have a maximum height of 2591 mm (8'6"), high-cube containers are 2896 mm, or 9'6", tall. High-cube containers are for the most part 40' long, but are sometimes made as 45' containers.

40ft high cube shipping containers, storage containers are perfect for commercial, industrial and rural storage applications.

A number of lashing rings, capable of bearing loads of at most 1000 kg, are mounted on the front top end rail and bottom cross member and the corner posts.

Many 40' containers have a recess in the floor at the front end which serves to center the containers on so-called gooseneck chassis. These recesses allow the containers to lie lower and therefore to be of taller construction.

High-cube containers are used for all types general cargo (dry cargo). However, they are particularly suitable for transporting light, voluminous cargoes and overheight cargoes up to a maximum of 2.70 m tall.

40ft High Cube Container Outside Dimensions

• Width: 2438 mm
• Length: 12192 mm
• Height: 2896 mm
• Tare Weight: 3950 Kg
• Volume: 76,20 m3
• Payload: 26.530 Kg

40ft High Cube Container Inside Dimensions

• Width: 2344 mm
• Length: 12032 mm
• Height: 2695 mm

Standards

1. 1- TS 1356 Series 1 – Cargo Container – General Cargo Containers – For General Purposes
2. 2- TS 1360 Series 1 – Cargo Container – Dimensions and Gross Mass
3. 3- TS 1358 Series 1 – Cargo Container – Corner Connection Parts – Properties
4. 4- CSC and DNV standarts

• • Part 1: Offshore containers — Design, manufacture and marking, The European Standard EN 12079-1:2006 has the status of a  British Standard
• • Part 2: Lifting sets — Design, manufacture and marking, The European Standard EN 12079-2:2006 has the status of a British  Standard
• • Part 3: Periodic inspection, examination and testing , The European Standard EN 12079-3:2006 has the status of a British Standard
• • ACE I , ACE II , ACE III

Note:

• • Internal dimensions and weights are based on shipping line's and manufacturer's specifications. Tolerances must always be  taken into account by shipper. Above mentioned details are to be considered as a guideline only.
• • Weight restrictions may be considered throughout the whole transport leg. National rules and regulations for road and rail  transport, capacity limitations of cranes in seaport and inland-terminals as well as other factors may overrule the possible  payload of a container.
• • For precise case-by-case information consult your local Freight Forwarder, Packaging Specialist or the specific shipping line you are going to book with.