40ft High Cube Shipping Container

Construction companies use High Cube containers for voluminous insulation materials, drywall panels, and dry construction materials. Extra height enables storage of bulky building components like window frames and door frames. Perfect for drywall contractors and insulation dealers. Industry Versatile industrial applications: Packaging industry stores cardboard and films with maximum space utilization. Textile companies use height for hanging storage of clothing. Furniture industry transports and stores bulky finished products efficiently. Retail Flexible storage solutions for trade: Furniture retailers appreciate additional volume for sofas, wardrobes, and mattresses. Online retailers use multi-level shelving systems for optimized order picking. Seasonal businesses store voluminous items like garden furniture and Christmas decorations. High Cube Volume Maximization With 76 cubic meters cargo space, the High Cube container is the first choice for volume-intensive logistics. The 2.90 meters internal height enables installation of mezzanine floors and multi-level shelving systems. Optimal solution for goods with low density but high space requirements. Volume Optimization Cargo space: 76.0 cubic meters (+27% vs. standard) Usable height: 2.70 meters (with flooring) Mezzanine possible: at 1.35 meters height Shelving systems: up to 2.80 meters height Optimized for: Volume/weight ratio >300 kg/m³ Expert Tip The 40ft High Cube container offers maximum volume and is perfect for bulky goods with low density. The extra height makes it the first choice for modern logistics focused on space optimization rather than weight. Economics for UK Operations With a purchase price of €4, 500 (Used Grade A), monthly costs over 20 years amount to €18.75. Additional costs include approximately €60 for site and insurance. Total costs of €78.75 monthly offer excellent volume-price ratio. Volume Cost Comparison UK Solution Monthly Costs Volume €/m³ High Cube Container €79 76 m³ €1.04 Standard Container €67 59 m³ €1.13 Warehouse (Rental) €456 76 m³ €6.00 Furniture and E-Commerce Specialization Furniture retailers use High Cube containers as mobile showrooms and intermediate storage. E-commerce companies install multi-level order picking systems for optimized workflows. Extra height enables ergonomic workstations on different levels. E-Commerce Optimization Online retailers achieve order picking efficiency of up to 150 picks per hour through multi-level shelving systems. Automated conveyor technology can be installed on two levels. Pick-and-pack stations use full height for material supply. Quality Guarantee & Certification Quality Grades Used Grade A – Excellent: Very good condition, minimally used. 1-2 trips maximum, no structural defects, fully functional. High Cube structure tested and perfect. Certifications QS Quality Assurance: International standards ISO 9001:2015: Quality management system CSC-Plate: International transport approval Your Safety All containers undergo a 127-point inspection before delivery and meet the highest British safety standards. Special testing of High Cube structure and stability under wind load. Installation and Space Planning The container requires a paved area of 13 × 3 meters. Due to height, wind load should be considered. Mezzanine installation requires structural calculation. Building permits are usually not required. Conclusion The 40ft High Cube shipping container is the optimal solution for volume-intensive storage and modern e-commerce logistics. The investment typically pays for itself through optimized space utilization and increased storage capacity within 2-3 years.