45FT High Cube Shipping Container

A 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.

This used 45ft High Cube shipping container gives you more cargo capacity and extra internal height than a standard container. It has been in service and may show normal signs of previous use, but every unit is inspected before dispatch to make sure you know what you are buying.

A 45ft high cube container is a practical choice when a 40ft container is not quite large enough. The additional length provides more usable floor space, while the high cube profile gives you extra vertical clearance for taller cargo, palletised goods and certain container conversions.

45ft High Cube Container Overview

With an approximate internal capacity of 37.4 m³, this container is suited to businesses that need to move or store a large volume of goods without stepping up to a more complex storage or building solution.

The high cube design is particularly useful when cargo needs additional headroom. It can accommodate taller loads and gives more flexibility when installing shelving, racking or other internal equipment.

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.

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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.