One extra foot of interior height over the standard 40ft, single-trip condition. The top pick for conversions needing headroom for insulation or HVAC.
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| Size | 40ft High Cube |
|---|---|
| Condition Grade | One-Trip / New |
| Category | New / One-Trip Containers |
| External Dimensions | 40'0" L x 8'0" W x 9'6" H (12.19 x 2.44 x 2.90 m) |
| Internal Dimensions | 39'5" L x 7'8" W x 8'10" H (12.03 x 2.35 x 2.69 m) |
| Door Opening | 7'8" W x 8'5" H (2.34 x 2.56 m) |
| Tare (Empty) Weight | ~8,800 lbs (4,000 kg) |
| Max Payload | ~58,400 lbs (26,500 kg) approximate |
| Cubic Capacity | ~2,694 cu ft (76 cbm) |
| Wall & Roof Material | Corrugated corten (weathering) steel, approx. 1.6mm thick (14–16 gauge) |
| Door Material | Steel, approx. 2mm thick, with locking cam bars and gasket seals |
| Corner Castings | Cast steel, approx. 12mm — the structural stacking/lifting points |
| Flooring | 28mm marine-grade plywood over steel cross members |
| Roof Static Load Rating | ~660 lbs (300 kg) on standard-height units, ~330 lbs (150 kg) on High Cube units — not rated for foot traffic without reinforcement |
| Price | $5,900 (delivery calculated separately) |
| Availability | In Stock — ships from nearest depot |
Dimensions and weights are standard ISO figures for this container size and can vary slightly by manufacturer and individual unit condition.
This 40ft one-trip high cube shipping container is the right call if the extra foot of interior height makes this the pick for anyone planning to add insulation, ductwork, shelving units, or a mezzanine — the standard choice for serious conversion projects.
A one-trip container is manufactured overseas, loaded with cargo exactly once to cover the cost of ocean freight, and sold the moment it reaches a domestic depot — it never enters long-term commercial rotation. That single voyage is the only wear the container ever sees, which is why one-trip units are the closest thing to "new" the market offers: original paint, unmarked floors, and zero rust.
Compared to the 20ft One-Trip Shipping Container at $3,800, this unit costs $2,100 more, reflecting its size, condition grade, or added features.
Once your order and payment are confirmed, delivery is scheduled based on your distance from the nearest depot — see our delivery cost guide for typical timelines and pricing by distance.
Yes — this listing is in stock and ships from the nearest depot. Availability and exact delivery timing are confirmed when you place your order.
Delivery is priced separately from the $5,900 unit price, based on distance from the nearest depot and your site's access. See our Delivery & Shipping page for typical ranges.
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