High Cube Container
40ft High Cube Container (40HC / 40HQ) for Sale
The 40ft high cube container keeps the standard footprint but adds extra height, giving you more usable volume for bulky cargo, racking, or a more comfortable converted space. Ready stock: AED 6,900. Looking for a 40ft standard? Ask us, we offer 40HC. Also listed as 40HC, 40HQ, 40' HC or 40 feet high cube: all the same 9'6" (2.9 m) tall box.
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40ft high cube container dimensions
| 40ft High Cube | Measurement |
|---|---|
| External (L x W x H) | 12.19 x 2.44 x 2.90 m |
| Internal (L x W x H) | 12.03 x 2.35 x 2.70 m |
| Door opening (W x H) | 2.34 x 2.58 m |
| Internal volume | about 76 m³ |
| Tare weight | about 3,900 kg |
| Payload | about 26,500 kg |
Nominal ISO figures; exact internal dimensions and tare vary slightly by manufacturer and unit.
Specifications
External: 12.19m long x 2.44m wide x 2.90m high, about 30cm taller than a standard 40ft container. Internal capacity around 76 cubic metres, roughly 9 cubic metres more than a standard 40ft unit.
Best uses
Bulky or oversized cargo, internal shelving and racking systems, furniture and white goods storage, and converted spaces, offices, accommodation, or workshops, where the extra headroom matters.
Why choose high cube over standard
If you're stacking pallets, fitting racking, or converting the container into a usable room, the extra height pays off immediately. Compare against the standard 40ft container if you were searching for a 40ft standard. Ask us, we offer 40HC.
40ft vs 40ft high cube: the height difference
A high cube is 2.90m tall outside against 2.59m for a standard 40ft, about 30cm more. Inside that means roughly 2.70m of headroom instead of 2.39m, and a door opening 2.58m high instead of 2.28m. Length and width are identical, so it fits the same trailer footprint and the same plots.
| 40ft Standard | 40ft High Cube | |
|---|---|---|
| External (L x W x H) | 12.19 x 2.44 x 2.59 m | 12.19 x 2.44 x 2.90 m |
| Internal (L x W x H) | 12.03 x 2.35 x 2.39 m | 12.03 x 2.35 x 2.70 m |
| Door opening (W x H) | 2.34 x 2.28 m | 2.34 x 2.58 m |
| Internal volume | about 67 m³ | about 76 m³ |
| Tare weight | about 3,800 kg | about 3,900 kg |
| Payload | about 26,500 kg | about 26,500 kg |
The extra height adds about 9 cubic metres of volume, which helps with bulky, light cargo, stacked pallets, tall machinery and conversions where you want a raised ceiling for insulation or air conditioning.
40ft high cube grades and prices
A used cargo-worthy high cube is AED 6,900. A brand new high cube is AED 14,000. Both prices are ex-VAT. Looking for a 40ft standard? Ask us, we offer 40HC.
| Container | Grade | Price (ex-VAT) | With 5% VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40ft High Cube | Used, cargo-worthy | AED 6,900 | AED 7,245 |
| 40ft High Cube | Brand new | AED 14,000 | AED 14,700 |
Prices exclude 5% UAE VAT and delivery. Every unit we sell is either cargo-worthy or one-trip.
What fits in a 40ft high cube
- About 20 pallets on the floor, with room to stack taller loads two high.
- Tall equipment up to about 2.5m through the door, such as generators, racking and machinery.
- Full household moves with wardrobes and upright furniture.
- Site offices and workshops, where the extra headroom is noticeable.
40ft high cube delivery
A cargo-worthy high cube is AED 6,900 before VAT. Traders choose it when the load is bulky and light: furniture, packaging, insulation and racking that fills the extra height before it hits the weight limit. Dubai and Sharjah are same-day delivery. 40HC delivered to Mussafah is next day, as is the rest of Abu Dhabi emirate. Delivery is quoted on request. All prices exclude 5% UAE VAT, which is added on the invoice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between a 40ft container and a high cube?
A high cube container is about 30cm taller than a standard 40ft container, giving roughly 9 cubic metres more internal volume on the same footprint.
Is a high cube container more expensive?
A used 40ft High Cube is AED 6,900 and a brand new 40ft High Cube is AED 14,000, both ex-VAT. Looking for a 40ft standard? Ask us, we offer 40HC.
40ft High Cube: AED 6,900, Ready Stock
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