45ft High Cube Cargo-Worthy Container — Used

A cargo-worthy 45ft high cube container in used condition — in service and structurally sound. Chosen for extra headroom for tall loads and conversions. Every unit is inspected before it leaves our yard, so the grade below is what you will actually receive.

Description
This used 45ft High Cube shipping container provides a balance of extended length and increased height. The “cargo-worthy” designation confirms that the structural integrity, door operation, and floor condition meet the requirements for active transport and handling.
The High Cube specification allows for the secure transport of voluminous cargo or the creation of additional headroom for modified units. The unit features standard corner castings for lifting and securing, making it compatible with existing container handling equipment. Externally, the container shows wear consistent with prior use, including cosmetic dents, scuffs, and surface rust, but maintains the structural reliability required for safe operation.
Technical Specifications

Specification
Detail

External Length
45 ft (13.72 m)

External Width
8 ft (2.44 m)

External Height
9 ft 6 in (2.90 m)

Internal Length
Approx. 44 ft 6 in (13.56 m)

Internal Width
Approx. 7 ft 8 in (2.35 m)

Internal Height
Approx. 8 ft 9 in (2.67 m)

Door Opening Width
Approx. 7 ft 6 in (2.31 m)

Door Opening Height
Approx. 8 ft 5 in (2.58 m)

Maximum Gross Weight
30,480 kg / 67,200 lb

Tare Weight
Approx. 4,800 kg / 10,580 lb

Payload Capacity
Approx. 25,680 kg / 56,620 lb

Material
COR-TEN Weathering Steel

Flooring
Marine-grade Plywood

CSC Plate
Valid plate (subject to inspection upon delivery)

Note: Dimensions and weights are approximate and may vary slightly between manufacturing batches.
Compatibility / Intended Use
Secure Storage: Suitable for construction sites, industrial yards, or agricultural facilities requiring secure, weather-resistant storage.
Intermodal Transport: Suitable for shipping bulk goods, machinery, or dry cargo via ocean freight, rail, or truck.
Export Packing: Ideal for packing household goods, commercial inventory, or equipment for international relocation.
Warehouse Extension: Can serve as overflow storage for inventory, raw materials, or finished products on commercial sites.

Dimensions and capacity

Internal dimensions are approximately 44 ft 5 in × 7 ft 8 in × 8 ft 10 in (13,548 × 2,350 × 2,698 mm), giving 3,035 cu ft (86 m³) of usable space, with double doors at one end. These are the standard figures for a 45ft high cube container; exact internals vary slightly by manufacturer.

A high cube adds a foot of interior height over a standard container, which matters for stacked pallets, machinery on wheels, or any conversion where headroom decides the build.

Condition

This is a used container that has been in service. It is wind and watertight — no holes, working door seals, an intact roof — but it shows its history: surface rust, dents and previous owner markings are normal and do not affect how it performs.

What it is good for

This unit is commonly used for extra headroom for tall loads and conversions. Doors, windows, insulation, electrics and paint can all be added before it ships — it is cheaper and neater to specify a conversion while the container is still in our yard than to modify it on your site afterwards.

Browse more in 45Ft Containers, or see the full container catalogue.

Standards and inspection

Containers intended for international shipping carry a valid safety approval plate under the Convention for Safe Containers, administered by the International Maritime Organization. Condition grades such as cargo-worthy follow the inspection criteria published by the Institute of International Container Lessors. If you need a unit for shipping rather than static storage, tell us and we will confirm its plate before dispatch.

Delivery

Delivery is quoted against your site access rather than published as a flat rate, because haulage for a container depends on the distance, the approach and whether a crane is needed. Most deliveries use a tilt-bed truck, which needs a clear and reasonably level run about twice the container length. We price it before you commit.