Description
New 40 Ft High Cube Shipping Container
A 40-ft High Cube Shipping Container is a larger version of the standard 40-foot shipping container. It provides additional height, which can be useful for storing or transporting goods that are taller than those that fit in a standard container.
Specifications for a 40-ft High Cube Shipping Container:
- External Dimensions:New 40 Ft High Cube Shipping Container
- Length: 40 feet (12.19 meters)
- Width: 8 feet (2.44 meters)
- Height: 9.5 feet (2.89 meters) — this is 1 foot taller than the standard 40-foot container, which typically measures 8.5 feet in height.
- Internal Dimensions:New 40 Ft High Cube Shipping Container
- Length: ~39.5 feet (12.03 meters)
- Width: ~7.7 feet (2.35 meters)
- Height: ~8.9 feet (2.69 meters)
- Capacity:New 40 Ft High Cube Shipping Container
- Volume: Approximately 2,700 cubic feet (76.5 cubic meters)
- Max Payload: Typically around 58,000-62,000 pounds (26,000-28,000 kg), depending on the specific container’s construction and specifications.
- Weight:New 40 Ft High Cube Shipping Container
- Tare Weight (empty container): Around 8,000 pounds (3,600 kg)
- Max Gross Weight (fully loaded): Around 67,200 pounds (30,480 kg)
- Material: Most high cube containers are made of corrosion-resistant steel, and they have a wooden or plywood flooring.
Features of a High Cube Container:
- Increased Capacity: The extra foot of height allows for storing larger or more goods without exceeding the legal height limits for shipping.
- Better for Storage: The increased internal space makes it more suitable for storage of bulkier items.
- More Versatile: The extra height is especially useful for taller or bulkier goods that may not fit in a standard container.
- Stackable: Like standard shipping containers for sale, high cubes are designed to be stacked, making them ideal for intermodal transport.
Uses:
- Shipping: Standard use for international or domestic shipping, especially when the goods are taller or require more volume.
- Storage: Commonly used in construction sites, for personal storage, or by businesses needing extra space.
- Conversion: High cube containers are popular for conversion into homes, offices, or even pop-up retail spaces due to the extra headroom.
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