10ft High Cube Shipping Container — Used

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Available as a used unit, this 10 ft High Cube container offers excellent value with 17.8 m3 and a raised height of 2.69 m. Corten steel structure in good condition for storing bulky goods.

Dimensions (LxWxH)
3.0 m × 2.4 m × 2.9 m
Floor area
6,6 m²
Volume
17,8 m³

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10ft High Cube Shipping Container — Used
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      Technical specifications

      External dimensions2,991 m × 2,438 m × 2,896 m
      Internal dimensions2,840 m × 2,330 m × 2,690 m
      Door clearance2,338 m × 2,585 m
      Tare weight1 450 kg
      Payload8 500 kg
      Volume17,8 m³
      Floor area6,6 m²
      MaterialsCorten steel
      Floor typeMarine plywood
      Door opening270°
      CertificationsCSC ; Cargo Worthy
      TypeConteneur High Cube
      Reference (SKU)conteneur-10-pieds-high-cube-occasion
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      High Cube ; Extra height

      What is a High Cube container?

      A High Cube container, often abbreviated HC, matches a standard Dry container in every way: same length, same width, the same Corten steel, the same standardised lifting corners. Only one dimension changes: the height. The HC stands 2.896 m overall height versus 2.591 m for a standard Dry, approximately 30 cm more.

      These 30 cm translate into nearly one cubic metre of extra usable volume on a 20-foot unit, and considerably more on a 40-foot. This is a decisive gain for voluminous but lightweight cargo that hits the height limit before reaching the weight limit — a standard container would then be transporting wasted air under the roof.

      The extra height also makes the High Cube the most sought-after conversion base. With an interior height of nearly 2.70 m, it allows space for a technical false ceiling, insulation, and floor finish while maintaining comfortable headroom — something a standard container, once converted, does not provide.

      • Extra height

        2.896 m overall height, versus 2.591 m for a standard Dry container. These extra 30 cm are gained without changing the length or width — the unit remains as manageable and transportable as a standard container.
      • Voluminous, lightweight cargo

        The HC is designed for goods that take up volume without weighing much — foam, textiles, furniture, packaging. They reach the container's height well before its load limit: the extra 30 cm avoid transporting wasted air.
      • Comfortable conversion

        The interior height of nearly 2.70 m allows insulation, a technical false ceiling, and floor finish to be integrated while maintaining genuine headroom. It is the reference format for converting a container into a livable office, home, or workshop.
      • ISO standard

        Despite its height, the High Cube retains standard ISO lifting corners and fittings. It stacks, secures, and is handled throughout the maritime, rail, and road chain exactly like a standard container.

      In detail

      What is a used 10 ft High Cube shipping container?

      The used 10 ft High Cube shipping container combines a small footprint with an increased height 9'6", 2.89 m outside, 2.69 m inside, at a reduced price compared to the new model. "High Cube" refers to a container raised 30 cm above the standard format. Bought back from the global maritime fleet after several years of service, it is inspected and reconditioned at our French depots before sale.

      The Corten steel box, a self-weathering anti-corrosion steel, keeps its mechanical performance: frame intact, watertightness re-tested, floor inspected. A few marks of use, worn paint, surface oxidation, lashing marks, are evidence of its history without affecting its function.

      In detail

      How is a used container inspected?

      Before sale, each unit undergoes a full inspection at the depot. Watertightness is tested by water spraying; the structure is inspected against the light, from the inside, to spot the smallest gap. The floor is replaced if degraded, and the seals checked.

      The CSC plate, Convention for Safe Containers, is then re-validated by an accredited body. The unit then receives "Cargo Worthy" (CW) status, which certifies its fitness for international maritime transport. Used containers thus give access to High Cube height at a reduced price.

      Applications

      Uses of a used 10 ft High Cube shipping container

      The used HC format is the most rational trade-off when you want vertical volume without paying the new price.

      The applications below show in which contexts this format is most relevant. Each use links the on-site need to the container's concrete benefit.

      • Permanent workshop

        The 2.69 m height lets you work standing up with no discomfort, unlike a standard Dry container (2.39 m) which forces a stooped posture.

      • Vertical agricultural storage

        Hanging tools, stakes, winches and harnesses stored up high, with no extra floor space used.

      • Budget-constrained conversion

        Economical base for a studio, an office or a retail space, with the height needed for insulation.

      • Site outbuilding

        Securing tools with no ceiling constraint, suited to large-sized equipment.

      Highlights

      Why buy a used 10 ft High Cube shipping container

      The used 10 ft High Cube gives access to the 9'6" height, the feature that sets this format apart, at the lowest price in the segment. The strengths below show what depot reconditioning concretely guarantees, and why, on a format chosen for vertical volume, a bit of surface patina changes nothing about its use.

      The strengths below explain what each technical choice brings to the project. They help compare the product with a less specialized alternative or a different condition.

      • Savings on the High Cube

        Used containers offer the 9'6" height at an accessible price, without the premium of a first-trip unit. It's the most rational trade-off when the need is vertical volume, not looks.

      • Volume preserved

        17.8 m³ usable and a 2.69 m internal height, strictly identical to the new model. Reconditioning takes nothing away from capacity; only the price changes.

      • Full inspection

        Watertightness, structure, doors and seals are checked at the depot before every delivery. The unit is returned to service, with defects addressed, not sold as is.

      • Re-validated compliance

        The CSC plate is reissued by an accredited body and Cargo Worthy status is granted. The container remains fit for continued maritime transport, not just storage.

      • Eco-friendly choice

        Extending the life of an existing container saves several tons of new steel. A concrete, measurable argument for a CSR approach.

      • Versatility

        Storage, workshop, conversion or shelter all fit in a single product. The allowed load and tested watertightness are strictly preserved, whatever use is chosen.

      Applications

      What is the price of a used 10 ft High Cube shipping container

      The used High Cube segment follows the global secondary market, fed by shipping operators' fleet retirement cycles and steady European demand for increased height.

      Four factors weigh on these prices:

      The factors below explain why the price can vary from one quote to another. They help you read a quote by distinguishing the product price, availability, and delivery costs.

      • Shipping demand

        HC height stays sought-after as long as shipping operators keep up their rotations, which slows the flow of units toward resale.

      • Logistics bottlenecks

        The closure of the Suez Canal or a blockage in the Red Sea shifts global stock and pushes up used prices.

      • Corten steel cost

        The secondary market partly absorbs steel price increases, but a sustained trend pulls used values upward.

      • Downstream costs

        Pre-carriage to French depots, handling and re-certification add to the purchase price.

      Delivery

      Delivery & logistics

      National Conteneur delivers throughout mainland France and internationally. Lead times and conditions vary by zone and mode of transport.

      • 1-3 weeks

        Nationwide delivery

        Container truck with flat set-down on a prepared site.

        Zones Mainland France

      • On quote

        Complex site

        Dedicated mobile crane for sites with difficult access or elevated placement.

        Zones Mainland France

      • 48-72h

        Express

        Immediate stock at port depot, expedited delivery subject to availability.

        Conditions On request

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