40ft High Cube Shipping Container — Used

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Available as a used unit, this 40 ft High Cube container offers 76.4 m3 with a Corten steel structure in good condition and a height of 2.695 m. Excellent value for transpacific operations and high-density storage.

Dimensions (LxWxH)
12.2 m × 2.4 m × 2.9 m
Floor area
28,2 m²
Volume
76,4 m³

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40ft High Cube Shipping Container — Used
40ft High Cube Shipping Container — Used
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    Compliance

    ISO 9001 and CSC standards.

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      Technical specifications

      External dimensions12,192 m × 2,438 m × 2,896 m
      Internal dimensions12,032 m × 2,350 m × 2,695 m
      Door clearance2,338 m × 2,585 m
      Tare weight3 900 kg
      Payload26 580 kg
      Volume76,4 m³
      Floor area28,2 m²
      MaterialsCorten steel
      Floor typeMarine plywood
      Door opening270°
      CertificationsCSC ; Cargo Worthy
      TypeConteneur High Cube
      Reference (SKU)conteneur-40-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 40 ft High Cube shipping container?

      The used 40 ft High Cube shipping container offers the largest capacity of the maritime standard at a controlled price: 12.19 m long, 2.89 m external height. "High Cube" refers to a container raised 30 cm above the standard 40 ft Dry. Bought back from the global maritime fleet after several years of service, it is inspected and reconditioned at our French depots before sale.

      Its Corten steel, a self-weathering anti-corrosion steel, keeps its original mechanical characteristics. A few cosmetic marks, worn paint, surface oxidation, lashing marks, mark its operational history with no impact on performance.

      In detail

      How is a used container inspected?

      Each unit undergoes a full inspection at the depot before sale: watertightness tested by water spraying, structure and floor checked, doors inspected. The floor is replaced in case of significant degradation. An inspection document accompanies the delivery.

      The CSC plate, Convention for Safe Containers, is re-validated by an accredited body. The unit receives "Cargo Worthy" (CW) status, which certifies its fitness for international maritime transport. Used containers thus give access to the largest HC volume, at the best price.

      Applications

      Uses of a used 40 ft High Cube shipping container

      For projects requiring large volume on a controlled budget, the used 40 ft HC is the most rational option 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.

      • Large vertical storage

        Raw materials, buffer stock, bulky archives or tall equipment held in 76.4 m³ of sealed space.

      • Export re-shipping

        Re-validated CSC compliance and Cargo Worthy status for maritime, rail or road transit.

      • Modular construction

        Generous floor space and 2.69 m height for comfortable workshop modules, changing rooms or living quarters.

      • Large-scale farming

        Shelter for tall farm equipment, remote silos or protected harvest storage.

      Highlights

      Why buy a used 40 ft High Cube shipping container

      The used 40 ft High Cube gives access to the largest volume in the maritime standard, 76.4 m³, at the lowest price in the segment. The strengths below show what depot inspection concretely guarantees and why, for a large-volume need, the price-to-function ratio far outweighs surface finish.

      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.

      • Best m³-per-euro ratio

        It's the most economical format in the used segment relative to usable cubic meters. No other option offers so much volume for such a controlled budget.

      • Maximum volume preserved

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

      • Cargo Worthy validated

        The CSC plate is reissued by an approved body and Cargo Worthy status is granted. International compliance is attested, for continued maritime use.

      • Rigorous inspection

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

      • Eco-friendly choice

        Extending the life of an existing 40 ft HC saves several tons of new steel. On a large format, the material saved is all the more significant.

      • French stock

        No manufacturing lead time is needed; units are at the depot. Delivery happens quickly depending on the department, an advantage for an urgent need.

      Applications

      What is the price of a used 40 ft High Cube shipping container

      The used 40 ft HC follows a dynamic secondary market, fed by shipping operators' fleet retirement cycles and European demand for large vertical volumes.

      Four forces 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.

      • Shipping demand

        A slowdown in global trade leaves 40 HC units sitting in ports, which increases supply and weighs on prices.

      • Logistics bottlenecks

        A shortage of port storage space or a reconditioning delay quickly tightens available stock.

      • Corten steel cost

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

      • Downstream costs

        Pre-carriage to French depots, handling of the large format and re-certification add to the purchase value.

      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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