What’s the difference between a 40-foot standard and a high-cube container?

The main difference between a standard 40-foot container and a high-cube container is the height. A standard 40-foot container is 2.59m high, whereas the high-cube model adds an extra 30cm in height, bringing it to 2.89m. This additional height is valuable for storing taller items, allowing you to maximise the vertical space and making it easier to stack goods. The high-cube container is often chosen for transporting or storing bulkier items, such as oversized furniture or tall equipment, and can also make a difference when converting a container into an office or other structure where headroom is needed. For further details on high-cube containers, please see our high-cube container page.