This 40 ft High Cube shipping container is a standardized ISO unit originally designed for freight but widely utilized for secure ground-level storage and conversion projects. The “High Cube” designation indicates a 1-foot height increase over a standard shipping container, offering 344 sq ft of floor space with significantly more headroom.
The structural integrity of this container relies on a robust steel frame and corrugated wall panels, engineered to support high static loads. The flooring consists of marine-grade plywood, which is treated to resist rot and moisture, laid over transverse steel members (crossmembers) spaced 24 inches apart to support heavy, concentrated weights such as forklifts or palletized cargo.
Access is provided by dual rear doors made of high-tensile steel, which open to a full 270 degrees for unobstructed loading. The door assembly includes tamper-resistant hardware and a locking bar system that compresses the rubber gaskets to maintain a water-tight seal. As a wind and water-tight unit, this container serves as a durable asset for on-site material storage, agricultural supply housing, or as a structural building block for workshops and offices.
Technical Specifications
- Type: 40 ft High Cube (HC) Dry Van / Storage Container
- External Dimensions (L x W x H): 40 ft x 8 ft x 9 ft 6 in (12.19 m x 2.44 m x 2.89 m)
- Internal Dimensions (L x W x H): 39 ft 6 in x 7 ft 8 in x 8 ft 9 in (12.04 m x 2.34 m x 2.67 m)
- Door Opening (W x H): 7 ft 8 in x 8 ft 5 in (2.34 m x 2.57 m)
- Interior Capacity: 2,693 cu ft (76.3 m³)
- Maximum Gross Weight: 67,200 lb (30,480 kg)
- Tare Weight: Approx. 8,820 lb (4,000 kg)
- Payload Capacity: Approx. 58,380 lb (26,480 kg)
- Material: Weathering steel (COR-TEN) walls and frame; Marine-grade plywood flooring
- Configuration: Double rear doors with locking bars and anti-rack plates
Compatibility / Intended Use
- Secure Storage: Suitable for storing construction materials, tools, machinery, and retail inventory on commercial job sites or industrial yards.
- Intermodal Transport: Compatible with standard flatbed trucks, railcars, and cargo ships for the transport of goods.
- Modular Construction: Serves as a structural shell for site offices, pop-up retail spaces, equipment enclosures, or agricultural shelters.
- Bulk Handling: Designed to accommodate palletized goods via forklift or pallet jack through the rear door entry.
Package Includes
- (1) 40 ft High Cube Shipping Container
- (2) Rear door assemblies with locking mechanisms and anti-rack plates
- Passive ventilation units installed per ISO standards
40ft high cube shipping container with nationwide UK delivery
Choose this 40ft high cube shipping container as a secure and practical solution for storage, transport or conversion projects. Nelsons Shipping Containers supplies customers throughout the UK and can discuss availability, delivery access, positioning and offloading before an order is confirmed.
Benefits of a 40ft container
A 40ft unit provides substantial capacity for commercial, construction, industrial, agricultural and self-storage requirements. Consider the intended use, container condition, door configuration, ventilation, security and site access when comparing options.
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Frequently asked questions
Is nationwide UK delivery available?
Yes. Delivery options depend on the postcode, suitable vehicle access, ground conditions and final positioning requirements.
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