53ft High Cube Multi-Trip Container — Used

A multi-trip 53ft 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 53-foot high cube shipping container offers approximately 3,800 cubic feet of enclosed space with one foot of additional vertical clearance compared to standard 8 ft 6 in containers. The unit is suitable for active transport via rail or chassis, as well as static ground-level storage. Construction consists of COR-TEN weathering steel, which forms a protective patina over time.
This container is classified as multi-trip, indicating it has been utilized for multiple transport journeys since its point of manufacture. The unit meets structural requirements for continued intermodal freight transport. The container may exhibit cosmetic wear consistent with regular service, including surface rust, paint scratches, or minor dents. These characteristics do not impact the structural integrity.
The double doors at one end open to the full width of the container for loading materials or equipment. Vents are integrated into the container design to allow airflow throughout the interior space. The plywood floor provides a surface elevated above ground level. Corner castings at each corner allow for lifting, stacking, and securement during transport.
The 53-foot length is commonly used in domestic North American transport networks, particularly for rail and road applications. The high cube configuration accommodates taller loads and provides increased interior volume for storage applications.
Technical Specifications

External Length: 53 ft (16.15 m)
External Width: 8 ft 6 in (2.60 m)
External Height: 9 ft 6 in (2.90 m)
Internal Length: 52 ft 6 in (16.01 m)
Internal Width: 8 ft 2 in (2.49 m)
Internal Height: 8 ft 11 in (2.72 m)
Door Opening Width: 8 ft 2 in (2.49 m)
Door Opening Height: 8 ft 10 in (2.69 m)
Maximum Payload: Approximately 25,900 kg (57,100 lbs)
Tare Weight: Approximately 4,580 kg (10,100 lbs)
Interior Volume: Approximately 112.5 cubic meters (3,970 cubic feet)
Material: COR-TEN steel
Floor Material: Marine-grade plywood
Ventilation: Passive vents
Corner Castings: ISO standard
Door Type: Double swing doors with locking bars

Compatibility / Intended UseThis container is intended for intermodal freight transport and ground-level applications including:

Domestic shipping by rail or road
High-clearance equipment and machinery storage
Construction material storage
Warehouse overflow and inventory management
Mobile office or modified space applications
Permanent storage structures

Package Includes

1 x 53-foot high cube shipping container
1 x set of double locking doors

Dimensions and capacity

Internal dimensions are approximately 52 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in × 8 ft 11 in (15,976 × 2,489 × 2,718 mm), giving 3,857 cu ft (109.2 m³) of usable space, with double doors at one end. These are the standard figures for a 53ft 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 53ft 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.