40' High-Cube Containers
40' High cube containers tend to be more popular than 40' standard containers. High cubes are a foot taller, thus provide more space. The other benefit is that in some markets, the 40' high cube containers are cheaper than 40' standards. There tend to be more 40'HC's in use for commercial shipping—a trend that is only growing.
Please note that the containers pictured in this series are all used containers. For pictures of one-trip/‘new‘ ones, please see New & Used.
40' High Cube Dimensions
| What? | Length | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Size | 40' | 8' | 9.5' |
| Interior Size | 39' 4.5" | 7' 8.5" | 8' 9.75" |
| Door Size | NA | 7' 8.25" | 8' 5.75" |
40' High Cube (pounds)
| Max. Gross | Tare | Net |
|---|---|---|
| 67,200 | 9,260 | 57,940 |
Max. Gross: The weight of the full container including both the container and the contents
Tare: The empty weight of the container
Net: The weight capacity (Max. Gross minus Tare)
Mobility
Need to move your 40' container? They can be moved around when they are empty; however, they have special requirements when they are full. Most tilt bed trucks are designed to pick up containers that weigh up to 25,000 pounds (including the weight of the container). Due to these weight limits, the only other way to pick up a full 40' container is to use a crane.
Cargo-worth survey
If you are exporting your 40' container, we can make sure your container is cargo-worthy and surveyed. Cargo-worthy is a specific condition where the container must meet specific structural specifications so that the container can handle the rigors of international shipping. In addition to having the container in cargo-worthy condition, you will need a survey, which is a certificate showing the container is in cargo-worthy condition. We can also handle the survey for you.
Questions?
If you are not sure what size you are interested in, let us know. We can help you figure out what will meet your needs best. We can help you determine the right size, modifications, paint and other options to ensure you get the right container for you. Please review our frequently asked questions.
Last week, CBS’s Sunday Morning had a story on one of Super Cubes’ favorite couples, Brie and Zack Smithey. They built an 8-container house out of used 40’ high cube containers they bought from Super Cubes. It was so wonderful to see container homes getting coverage in general, but the Smithey’s house is a a work of art. Literally. Zack is an artist and their home showcases much of his work. The couple worked with an architect to create a great floor plan, but added their fantastic taste to make each room a true masterpiece.