Description
This 40 ft High Cube shipping container is a standardized ISO unit originally designed for freight but widely utilized for secure ground-level storage and conversion projects. The “High Cube” designation indicates a 1-foot height increase over a standard shipping container offering 344 sq ft of floor space with significantly more headroom.
The structural integrity of this container relies on a robust steel frame and corrugated wall panels engineered to support high static loads. The flooring consists of marine-grade plywood which is treated to resist rot and moisture laid over transverse steel members (crossmembers) spaced 24 inches apart to support heavy concentrated weights such as forklifts or palletized cargo.
Access is provided by dual rear doors made of high-tensile steel which open to a full 270 degrees for unobstructed loading. The door assembly includes tamper-resistant hardware and a locking bar system that compresses the rubber gaskets to maintain a water-tight seal. As a wind and water-tight unit this container serves as a durable asset for on-site material storage agricultural supply housing or as a structural building block for workshops and offices.
Technical Specifications
Type: 40 ft High Cube (HC) Dry Van / Storage Container
External Dimensions (L x W x H): 40 ft x 8 ft x 9 ft 6 in (12.19 m x 2.44 m x 2.89 m)
Internal Dimensions (L x W x H): 39 ft 6 in x 7 ft 8 in x 8 ft 9 in (12.04 m x 2.34 m x 2.67 m)
Door Opening (W x H): 7 ft 8 in x 8 ft 5 in (2.34 m x 2.57 m)
Interior Capacity: 2693 cu ft (76.3 m³)
Maximum Gross Weight: 67200 lb (30480 kg)
Tare Weight: Approx. 8820 lb (4000 kg)
Payload Capacity: Approx. 58380 lb (26480 kg)
Material: Weathering steel (COR-TEN) walls and frame; Marine-grade plywood flooring
Configuration: Double rear doors with locking bars and anti-rack plates
Compatibility / Intended Use
Secure Storage: Suitable for storing construction materials tools machinery and retail inventory on commercial job sites or industrial yards.
Intermodal Transport: Compatible with standard flatbed trucks railcars and cargo ships for the transport of goods.
Modular Construction: Serves as a structural shell for site offices pop-up retail spaces equipment enclosures or agricultural shelters.
Bulk Handling: Designed to accommodate palletized goods via forklift or pallet jack through the rear door entry.
Package Includes
(1) 40 ft High Cube Shipping Container
(2) Rear door assemblies with locking mechanisms and anti-rack plates
Passive ventilation units installed per ISO standards
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