Cargo-worthy40 ftRef. CB-40HC-OCC-CW

40ft High Cube cargo-worthy shipping container

Q: Will a High Cube fit everywhere?

It measures 2.90 m high when on the ground; on a truck, the overall height exceeds that of a standard container. Have the carrier check the total loaded vehicle height, state or local road limits, permits and route clearances, including bridges and overhead power lines.

Request a 40ft High Cube container inspected for freight use; confirm the actual unit and documents.

External dimensions

Length: 40 ft
Width: 8 ft
Height: 9 ft 6 in

Volume: 2,694.5 cu ft
Internal floor area: 304.6 sq ft

Container price

$2,250.63 USDIndicative · Before sales tax · Delivery and unloading extra

Delivery and unloading must be included in your quotation: Request delivered price. Delivery to US states and the District of Columbia, subject to route and supplier confirmation is subject to ZIP code and access confirmation.

Availability on request: the catalog does not represent live stock.

Request current photos and a condition report for the proposed unit.

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Inquiry terms: a request is not an order and no payment is taken.

External height 9 ft 6.2 in: 1 ft more than a standard
Freight suitability requires current inspection and carrier acceptance
Request CSC plate and current examination details
Normal signs of use: dents, scratches and surface rust possible.

40ft container dimensions and specifications

Standard external dimensions and indicative internal dimensions, door openings and weights from reference specifications. These values do not describe one identified sale unit. Obtain the actual unit specification before agreeing to buy.

Reference specifications: 40ft High Cube cargo-worthy; confirm the actual unit
ISO code	1AAA / 45G1
External length	40 ft
External width	8 ft
External height	9 ft 6 in
Internal length	39 ft 5.7 in
Internal width	7 ft 8.5 in
Internal height	8 ft 10.3 in
Door opening width	7 ft 8.1 in
Door opening height	8 ft 6.2 in
Internal volume	2,694.5 cu ft
Internal floor area	304.6 sq ft
Tare weight (empty weight)	8,598 lb
Payload	63,052.2 lb

The shaded area is the door opening: it is what determines what fits, not the volume. It loses little in width — 7 ft 8.1 in against 7 ft 8.5 in inside — but less clearance in height, 8 ft 6.2 in against 8 ft 10.3 in. A load that fits within the volume but exceeds the lintel remains on the quay. Scale drawing, traced over the dimensions in the table below. External length: 40 ft; width: 8 ft; height: 9 ft 6 in. Display conversions are rounded.

A nominal container format does not establish its load rating. Obtain the actual unit’s plate and specification for its tare, maximum gross mass and payload; include packaging, fittings and securing material in the calculation. Confirm its current condition and the limits of the vehicle, lifting equipment and delivery route before loading or lifting.

Price and delivered total

Indicative container price: $2,250.63 before tax. Applicable state and local sales taxes are additional. Delivery and unloading are extra, depending on your ZIP code, truck access and unloading method. Optional repainting or alterations are quoted separately. Confirm the proposed unit, availability and full delivered total in a written quotation before any order.

Price basis: $3,000.83 USD, based on the average across 3 US suppliers using 4 comparable asking prices, reduced by 25%. Reviewed October 1, 2026. Each supplier has equal weight. This selected sample is not a national average. Reference markets differ; confirm the actual unit and delivered quotation. Where reference taxes were unstated, no tax deduction was assumed.

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Compare 40ft container conditions

Compare models for this nominal size and container type in different conditions. Prices are confirmed in an individual USD quotation covering the container, applicable taxes, delivery and unloading. Confirm the actual unit, availability and complete delivered total for your ZIP code.

Comparison of conditions and model specifications for the 40ft container
Condition	Container price (USD)	Watertightness	Freight suitability
40ft High Cube used wind and watertight container	$1,540.31 USDIndicative · Before sales tax · Delivery and unloading extra	Confirm unit condition	Not established by this grade
Cargo-worthy	$2,250.63 USDIndicative · Before sales tax · Delivery and unloading extra	Confirm unit condition	Inspection, CSC and carrier checks
40ft High Cube one-trip container	$3,571.25 USDIndicative · Before sales tax · Delivery and unloading extra	Confirm unit condition	Not established by this grade

Is this container right for your project?

40ft High Cube cargo-worthy container inquiry. The grade describes intended freight suitability, not a guarantee of a particular unit. Before shipping, confirm a current inspection, CSC examination status and carrier acceptance. Dimensions are reference values; obtain the offered unit specification.

Room for larger storage requirements

Over 39 ft 4.4 in long to store pallets, machinery or seasonal stock on your site. Compare delivered quotations for one 40ft and two 20ft units; allow space and suitable vehicle access.

An extra 11.8 in of height

The High Cube measures 9 ft 6.2 in high instead of 8 ft 6 in. These extra 1 ft can help with tall loads or a conversion. Check the door opening and the internal headroom left after any floor, ceiling and insulation work.

Cargo-worthy: verify inspection

Ask for the actual unit’s inspection report, CSC plate and examination status. A cargo-worthy label alone does not confirm acceptance for your shipment or a fixed remaining service life.

40ft container delivery: access and unloading

Inquire about delivery to US states and the District of Columbia, subject to route and supplier confirmation. Coverage, lead time, transport and unloading charges depend on the ZIP code and site assessment. Request delivered price and confirm the full amount before agreeing to buy. Islands, remote locations and northern communities may require separate transport arrangements.

Allow for a footprint of about 39 ft 11.9 in × 8 ft 0.1 in, door opening and the proposed vehicle and lifting equipment. Ask the delivery team to assess gate width, turning space, overhead obstructions, ground bearing capacity and outrigger space. Confirm the actual unit weight and lifting points; access and crane reach cannot be approved from container dimensions alone.

1. Your request“Request delivered price”, “Request a quote” or “Discuss your requirements”: you provide the delivery ZIP code and town, and your contact details.
2. Our confirmationRequest confirmation of the actual unit, contracting seller, availability, full delivered price and terms in a written quotation.
3. DeliveryReview the full quotation and the seller’s terms before agreeing to buy. Confirm site suitability and delivery arrangements separately.

Questions about the 40ft High Cube cargo-worthy container

What is the price of a 40ft High Cube cargo-worthy container?

Where do you deliver, and how much does delivery cost?

You can inquire about delivery to US states and the District of Columbia, subject to route and supplier confirmation; availability must be confirmed for your ZIP code. Delivery and unloading costs depend on your ZIP code, truck access and unloading method. Ask for a written quotation including applicable sales tax, delivery, unloading and any mandatory charges after access and the planned location have been checked. Alaska, Hawaii, islands and remote sites may require separate transport arrangements.

What needs to be prepared on site?

Confirm land-use approval and any building permits with the local authority. Agree load-bearing ground, foundations or supports for local frost and drainage conditions, vehicle access and the unloading plan with the supplier and a competent site professional. Mention overhead power lines, narrow gates, slopes and buried services. A generic footprint is not a foundation design or lift plan.

Can I see the container before confirming?

Request recent photos and, where possible, an inspection of the proposed unit before agreeing to buy. For a used container, they show the real condition of the doors, floor and walls.

Cargo-worthy, wind and watertight used or as-is: what's the difference?

Cargo-worthy describes a unit offered for freight use: verify inspection, current CSC examination status and carrier acceptance. WWT describes wind and watertight storage condition, not shipping certification. As-is means condition needs careful assessment; ask for a written report. Applicable consumer rights still apply.

Will a High Cube fit everywhere?

It measures 9 ft 6.2 in high when on the ground; on a truck, the overall height exceeds that of a standard container. Have the carrier check the total loaded vehicle height, state or local road limits, permits and route clearances, including bridges and overhead power lines.

40ft High Cube cargo-worthy shipping container

40ft container dimensions and specifications

Price and delivered total

Compare 40ft container conditions

Is this container right for your project?

Room for larger storage requirements

An extra 11.8 in of height

Cargo-worthy: verify inspection

40ft container delivery: access and unloading

Questions about the 40ft High Cube cargo-worthy container

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