40ft High Cube Shipping Container – Extra Tall Steel Storage Cargo Container
40ft Double Door Shipping Container for Sale
The 40ft Double Door Shipping Container is designed for maximum accessibility and operational efficiency. Unlike a standard container, this model features full-size cargo doors at both ends, allowing you to load, unload, and organize materials from either side.
Constructed from durable Corten steel and manufactured to ISO standards, this container is ideal for businesses, warehouses, construction sites, farms, and industrial operations. Its tunnel-style design makes it especially useful for storing long materials such as pipes, lumber, steel beams, and large equipment, while also simplifying inventory management.
With approximately 320 square feet of storage space, the 40ft Double Door Container offers exceptional flexibility for storage, transportation, and custom conversion projects.
Key Features
Full-size cargo doors at both ends
Tunnel container design for convenient drive-through loading
Heavy-duty Corten steel construction
Wind and watertight construction
Marine-grade plywood flooring
Secure locking bars on both sets of doors
Multiple cargo tie-down points
Built-in ventilation to help reduce condensation
ISO-compliant construction
Low-maintenance, long-lasting design
Specifications
Feature | Specification |
Exterior Length | 40 ft (12.19 m) |
Exterior Width | 8 ft (2.44 m) |
Exterior Height | 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m) |
Interior Length | Approx. 39 ft 5 in (12.03 m) |
Interior Width | Approx. 7 ft 8 in (2.35 m) |
Interior Height | Approx. 7 ft 10 in (2.39 m) |
Door Configuration | Double cargo doors at both ends |
Door Opening Width | Approx. 7 ft 8 in (2.34 m) |
Door Opening Height | Approx. 7 ft 5 in (2.28 m) |
Tare Weight | Approx. 8,600 lbs (3,900 kg) |
Maximum Gross Weight | 67,200 lbs (30,480 kg) |
Maximum Payload | Approx. 58,600 lbs (26,580 kg) |
Cubic Capacity | Approx. 2,390 cu ft (67.7 m³) |
Specifications may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer and production year.
Common Uses
Upgrade your storage capacity with an industrial-grade 40ft High Cube Shipping Container. Offering an extra foot of vertical clearance compared to standard models, this High Cube variant delivers a generous $9\text{ ft } 6\text{ in}$ exterior height ($8\text{ ft } 10\text{ in}$ interior clearance), making it the industry choice for storing oversized equipment, tall machinery, or high-volume pallet inventory.
Built from heavy-duty, corrosion-resistant Corten steel, this container is engineered to withstand extreme weather, wind, and water. Whether you need an impenetrable jobsite tool vault, a high-capacity commercial warehouse overflow, or a structural foundation for a custom home or office conversion, this extra-tall container provides unmatched security and structural integrity.
Extra Tall Clearance: $9\text{ ft } 6\text{ in}$ exterior height provides roughly 2,694 cubic feet of storage space, allowing you to stack items higher or drive forklifts straight inside.
Weatherproof Protection: Equipped with full perimeter rubber door gaskets and industrial locking rods to keep moisture, wind, and pests completely out.
Heavy-Load Flooring: Lined with robust, marine-grade plywood flooring designed to handle heavy machinery, rolling vehicles, and intense weight loads.
Secure Vault Security: Designed to accommodate standard industrial padlocks, with options for a heavy-duty steel lockbox shroud to prevent tampering and bolt-cutter access.
