
40ft High Cube Shipping Containers – New and Used
If you’re looking to find the greatest amount of storage space, the largest standard size storage unit available is a 40ft shipping container.
If you want even more capacity without purchasing a bespoke unit, our high cube container offers more headroom and cubic capacity.
If you are looking to hire a high cube container, please visit our container hire page.
We have a range of quality new and used high cube shipping containers available to purchase. For more information, including more detailed high cube external dimensions and load capacities, please see below.
To see prices for our 40ft high cube containers, get a quote tailored to your needs via the button below.
If you would like to discuss delivery options or requirements, please contact a member of our expert team today.

40ft High Cube Container Dimensions
1ft (30cm) taller than standard containers
14% greater load capacity
Easier loading and accessibility though larger doors
Standing 300mm (12 inches) taller than the standard unit, a 40ft high cube container delivers an extra 9 cubic meters of capacity over its standard counterpart.
Standard 40ft unit capacity: 2360 cu ft (66.83m³)
40ft high cube capacity: 2660cu ft (75.32m³)
For more information, including detailed 40ft high cube external dimensions and load capacity, see below.
For prices, request your quote via the button below. To discuss delivery options, contact our team of experts today.
Get In Touch40ft High Cube Container Benefits:
- Store more: a 40ft high cube has a 14% greater cubic capacity vs a standard unit.
- Loading is made easier thanks to the larger door aperture, offering improved access for forklifts.
- Enhance your purchase with a range of additional container accessories to improve security through lockboxes & padlocks, and functionality through flat pack shelve racking and condensation control.
Cost Effective
- Store efficiently: all 40ft High Cube Shipping Containers are weather proofed to be wind and watertight whilst remaining highly secure – making them ideal for storing plant machinery such as diggers.
- Ship efficiently: All new units are supplied with a valid CSC plate* and can be used for shipping. The extra foot of height will allow you to stack more pallets in fewer units, without taking up extra floor space.
*Please note that second-hand units may require inspection and re-certification to renew the CSC plate for shipping.

Available Options
40ft High Cube Unit Specifications
Note – all given dimensions are approximate:
General Specifications
Floor Area | 305sqft (28.33m²) |
Cubic Capacity | 2660cu ft (75.32m3) |
Weight | 4 tons (4.06 tonnes) |
External Dimensions
Length | 40ft (12.19m) |
Width | 8ft (2.44m) |
Height | 9ft 6ins (2.89m) |
Internal Dimensions
Length | 39ft 4ins (12.00m) |
Width | 7ft 7ins (2.33m) |
Height | 8ft 9ins (2.65m) |
End Door Aperture
Height | 8ft 5ins (2.56m) |
Width | 7ft 6ins (2.28m) |
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