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20ft High Cube Shipping Container — Used
Available as a used unit, this 20 ft High Cube container, raised by 30 cm, offers 37.4 m3 and a Corten steel structure in good condition. Optimal value for light goods requiring extra height.
- Dimensions (LxWxH)
- 6.1 m × 2.4 m × 2.9 m
- Floor area
- 13,87 m²
- Volume
- 37,4 m³
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Compliance
ISO 9001 and CSC standards.
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Technical specifications
| External dimensions | 6,058 m × 2,438 m × 2,896 m |
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| Internal dimensions | 5,898 m × 2,352 m × 2,698 m |
| Door clearance | 2,340 m × 2,585 m |
| Tare weight | 2 150 kg |
| Payload | 28 330 kg |
| Volume | 37,4 m³ |
| Floor area | 13,87 m² |
| Materials | Corten steel |
| Floor type | Marine plywood |
| Door opening | 270° |
| Certifications | CSC ; Cargo Worthy |
| Type | Conteneur High Cube |
| Reference (SKU) | conteneur-20-pieds-high-cube-occasion |
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Definition
What is a High Cube container?
La famille High Cube regroupe les conteneurs plus hauts que les formats standards. Elle répond aux besoins de volume supplémentaire, de stockage encombrant ou d’aménagement intérieur.
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Le High Cube conserve la logique maritime : structure en acier Corten, portes arrière et manutention par coins ISO 1161. La différence principale vient de la hauteur, qui améliore le volume utile.
Ce format se choisit quand les marchandises sont volumineuses plutôt que très lourdes. Il faut aussi vérifier la hauteur disponible sur site et les contraintes de transport.
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Volume utile
Volume utile
La hauteur supplémentaire augmente le volume exploitable. Elle devient utile pour les charges légères mais encombrantes.
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Aménagement
Aménagement
Le High Cube apporte plus de confort intérieur pour les transformations. La hauteur facilite isolation, réseaux et circulation.
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Accès à vérifier
Accès à vérifier
La hauteur impose de contrôler l’accès routier, les branches, câbles et portiques. La livraison doit être validée avant devis.
In detail
What is a used 20 ft High Cube shipping container?
The used 20 ft High Cube shipping container offers the volume advantage of the 9'6" format, 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 Dry. Drawn from the global maritime fleet after several rotations, it is refurbished at our French depots before sale.
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Its usable capacity remains identical to the new model: 37.4 m³ for a 28,130 kg allowed load. A few marks of use remain on the surface, aged paint, localized oxidation, lashing marks, with no impact on transport function or on compliance. The Corten steel box, a self-weathering anti-corrosion steel, keeps its original rigidity.
Model dimensions
Usable space and access
- Door opening (W × H)
- 2,340 m × 2,585 m
- Interior (L × W × H)
- 5,898 m × 2,352 m × 2,698 m
Use the internal dimensions to plan the load or equipment layout. Allow the clearances needed for movement, handling and maintenance for your intended use.
Mass and load distribution
Check total mass, point loads, load distribution and handling equipment compatibility. Available volume does not determine permissible load: reference masses are listed in the technical specifications.
Reference dimensions from the product sheet, to be confirmed for the proposed container.
Exterior envelope
Exterior dimensions and installation
- Exterior (L × W × H)
- 6,058 m × 2,438 m × 2,896 m
These dimensions describe the container envelope. Door movements, connections and servicing may require additional space around the unit.
The unloading area depends on the vehicle and lifting method. It must be assessed separately from the container’s final position.
Reference dimensions from the product sheet, to be confirmed for the proposed container.
Read the dimensions guideLe choix de l’état
Premier voyage ou occasion ?
L’aspect attendu, l’usage et le budget orientent le choix. Demandez les photos et les caractéristiques du conteneur proposé avant de vous décider.
Premier voyage : quel état ?
Un conteneur premier voyage est une unité récemment fabriquée qui a effectué un trajet maritime de positionnement. Son aspect est généralement proche du neuf, mais de petites marques de transport ou de manutention restent possibles.
C’est une option à privilégier pour une installation visible, un aménagement soigné ou un projet où l’état initial compte particulièrement. Demandez les photos et les caractéristiques du conteneur proposé.
Occasion : pour quels usages ?
Un conteneur d’occasion a déjà servi au transport maritime. Les bosses, les reprises de peinture, la corrosion et les réparations varient d’une unité à l’autre : l’appellation seule ne décrit pas son état réel.
Pour le stockage, le chantier ou un usage technique, une occasion contrôlée peut répondre au besoin avec un budget initial plus contenu. Distinguez les traces d’usage acceptables des défauts qui affectent la structure, la fermeture des portes ou l’étanchéité.
Que vérifier avant l’achat ?
- Structure : déformations importantes, trous, corrosion perforante, état du châssis et des coins ISO.
- Portes et joints : ouverture, fermeture, fonctionnement des barres de verrouillage et continuité des joints.
- Plancher et étanchéité : zones molles, réparations inadaptées et entrées de lumière anormales, hors ventilation prévue.
Pour un transport maritime international, faites aussi confirmer la validité CSC et l’aptitude de l’unité au transport prévu. La plaque ne remplace pas l’examen du conteneur.
Budget : que faut-il comparer ?
À format comparable, l’occasion est généralement moins chère à l’achat. Vérifiez aussi ce que le devis inclut : le conteneur, le transport et le déchargement sur votre site.
À format identique, les dimensions nominales restent les mêmes ; la tare et la charge utile se vérifient sur les plaques. Pour un frigorifique, un Open Side ou un conteneur équipé, contrôlez aussi les équipements décisifs pour votre usage : groupe froid, portes ou installations.
In detail
How is a used container inspected?
Before every sale, the unit undergoes a full overhaul at the depot. Watertightness is tested by water spraying, the structure inspected against the light from the inside, the floor replaced in case of significant wear, and the seals checked. An inspection document is given to the buyer.
The CSC plate, Convention for Safe Containers, is then re-validated by an accredited body. The unit receives "Cargo Worthy" (CW) status, which certifies its fitness for international maritime transport. It's the best trade-off for HC height on a controlled budget.
Applications
Uses of a used 20 ft High Cube shipping container
For height needs without a new-unit budget, the used 20 ft HC is the most rational trade-off in the segment.
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.
Highlights
Why buy a used 20 ft High Cube shipping container
The used 20 ft High Cube offers the extra 4.2 m³ of vertical volume from the 9'6" format, at 30 to 50% below the new price. The strengths below show what depot overhaul concretely guarantees, and why, on a format chosen for its volume, 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.
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Competitive price
Competitive price
A used unit is the best budget trade-off for enjoying HC volume, without the premium of a first-trip unit. The savings go straight back into the project or stock.
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Preserved capacity
Preserved capacity
37.4 m³ usable, 13.7 m² footprint and 2.69 m internal height, strictly identical to the new model. Overhaul takes nothing away from capacity.
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Re-validated compliance
Re-validated compliance
The CSC plate is reissued after inspection and Cargo Worthy status is granted. The container remains fit for continued maritime use, not just storage.
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Prior inspection
Prior inspection
Structure, watertightness and closures are checked before delivery, and an inspection document is given to the buyer. The exact condition of the unit is known.
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Eco-friendly approach
Eco-friendly approach
Extending the life of an existing container avoids manufacturing a new unit and saves several tons of steel.
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French availability
French availability
Stock is on hand at the depots, with no manufacturing lead time. Delivery happens quickly depending on the department, an advantage for an urgent need.
Applications
What is the price of a used 20 ft High Cube shipping container
The used 20 ft HC follows an active secondary market, where logistics flows, shipping operator fleet retirements and European demand for vertical volume all intersect.
Four dynamics drive 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.
Compare for a specific reason
Which requirement drives your choice?
Standard height is sufficient
Where loading and operation allow, compare standard Dry and High Cube at equivalent lengths.
Dry ContainersSide loading
Open Side offers a side-access option. Check the actual opening width and the space needed to move the doors.
Open Side ContainersPallet layout
Check usable width, loaded pallet dimensions and the handling method.
Pallet Wide ContainersDelivery
Delivery & logistics
National Conteneur delivers throughout mainland France and internationally. Lead times and conditions vary by zone and mode of transport.
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