High cube shipping containers
A standard container with an extra 30 cm of headroom. The difference you notice the moment you walk inside.
Thirty centimetres that change everything
A high cube is dimensionally identical to a standard container except for its height - 2.90 m externally instead of 2.59 m. That extra 30 cm of internal headroom sounds minor on paper and makes a substantial difference in practice.
For storage it means an extra layer of stacking or taller racking. For modifications it is close to essential: once you insulate, line and add a ceiling to a standard container, headroom gets tight. Start with a high cube and the finished room still feels like a room.
2.69 m
Internal height
+30 cm
Over standard
20/40ft
Both lengths
76 m³
40ft HC capacity
Range of colours
Pick a colour, or match yours exactly
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Container Green
Common uses
Where the extra height pays off
Sleepouts & offices
After lining and insulation you keep a comfortable ceiling height.
Tall racking
An extra shelf level, or pallets stacked higher.
Bulky stock
Tall equipment and awkward loads that foul a standard roof.
Insulated builds
Room for insulation and services without losing usable height.
Specifications
High cube shipping containers specifications
Other sizes
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Gallery
High Cube containers on site
FAQ
High cubes, answered
For plain storage, often not - a standard container is cheaper and holds plenty. For anything you will spend time inside, or anything involving insulation and lining, the extra headroom is almost always worth it.
Yes, though they are less common than 40ft high cubes. We can usually source one, so ask and we will check current stock.
Occasionally. A high cube on a truck deck sits taller, which can matter for low bridges, tree branches and gateways. We check the route as part of confirming delivery.
Yes - roughly 2.58 m against 2.28 m on a standard. That extra 30 cm at the doorway is often the deciding factor for tall equipment.
Need the extra height?
Tell us what is going inside and we will confirm whether a high cube is worth it for your job.
