45ft High Cube Shipping Container — Used

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Available as a used unit, this 45 ft High Cube container offers 86.5 m3, the maximum ISO volume, with a Corten steel structure in good condition. Optimal value for storing and transporting large volumes.

Dimensions (LxWxH)
13.7 m × 2.4 m × 2.9 m
Floor area
31,8 m²
Volume
86,5 m³

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45ft High Cube Shipping Container — Used
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      Technical specifications

      External dimensions13,716 m × 2,438 m × 2,896 m
      Internal dimensions13,556 m × 2,352 m × 2,698 m
      Door clearance2,338 m × 2,585 m
      Tare weight4 800 kg
      Payload25 680 kg
      Volume86,5 m³
      Floor area31,8 m²
      MaterialsCorten steel
      Floor typeMarine plywood
      Door opening270°
      CertificationsCSC ; Cargo Worthy
      TypeConteneur High Cube
      Reference (SKU)conteneur-45-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 45 ft High Cube shipping container?

      The used 45 ft High Cube shipping container gives access to the largest usable volume in the maritime standard, 86.5 m³ over a 13.72 m length, on a controlled budget. "High Cube" refers to its increased 9'6" height (2.89 m external). Drawn from the trans-continental maritime fleet after several years of service, it is inspected, reconditioned and certified at our French depots before sale.

      The Corten steel frame, a self-weathering anti-corrosion steel, preserves its original rigidity and watertightness. Marks of use, aged paint, lashing marks, surface oxidation, show the unit's operational history, with nothing taken away from its function.

      In detail

      How is a used container inspected?

      Before sale, each unit undergoes a full inspection at the depot: watertightness tested by water spraying, structure and floor checked, seals inspected. The floor is replaced in case of significant degradation. A compliance document accompanies the shipment.

      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 open up the largest volume on the market at a reduced cost.

      Applications

      Uses of a used 45 ft High Cube shipping container

      When a project needs maximum volume without a first-trip price tag, the used 45 HC is the most rational solution.

      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.

      • Long-haul re-shipping

        Re-validated CSC compliance and Cargo Worthy status for Asia-Europe, Asia-America or intra-European chains.

      • Long-term large-format storage

        Raw materials, bulky archives, long equipment or agricultural harvest machinery. The point is to secure the use case without oversizing the format or complicating installation.

      • Ambitious modular construction

        Extended base for multi-module complexes, living compounds or spacious workshops.

      • Industrial and construction storage

        Sturdy shelter for equipment, tall machinery, scaffolding or large long parts. The point is to secure the use case without oversizing the format or complicating installation.

      Highlights

      Why buy a used 45 ft High Cube shipping container

      The used 45 ft High Cube gives access to the largest volume in the maritime standard, 86.5 m³, on a significantly controlled budget. The strengths below show what depot reconditioning concretely guarantees and why, on a format chosen for its capacity, marks of use change nothing about function.

      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.

      • Maximum volume at an accessible price

        86.5 m³ usable, the largest volume on the container market, on a significantly reduced budget compared to the new model. The savings go back into the project.

      • Preserved intermodal capacity

        Original ISO compliance and the re-validated CSC plate authorize worldwide re-shipping. The unit remains a transport tool, not just a storage one.

      • Preserved HC height

        The 2.69 m internal height is intact after use. This height remains ideal for stacking pallets on two levels or for fitting out a living module.

      • Cargo Worthy

        This premium status certifies secure maritime reuse after reconditioning. It's the guarantee of a used unit fit for export, not just a downgraded one.

      • New steel savings

        Extending the life of an existing 45 HC avoids several tons of raw material. On the range's largest format, the material saved is maximal.

      • French availability

        Stock is on hand at the depots, with no manufacturing lead time. Delivery happens quickly depending on the department.

      Applications

      What is the price of a used 45 ft High Cube shipping container

      The used 45 HC operates in a specific secondary market, less liquid than the 20 or 40 ft and more sensitive to trans-continental export cycles.

      Four parameters 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

        45 ft units remain concentrated on a few long-haul routes, which limits volumes reaching the secondary market.

      • Logistics bottlenecks

        A port blockage in Asia or the United States can dry up the arrival of used units in Europe for several months.

      • Corten steel cost

        On this specific format, secondary value follows steel market prices with a more pronounced lag.

      • Downstream costs

        45 ft road transport requires a specific convoy, which weighs significantly on the delivered 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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