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20ft High Cube Shipping Container
Product Description
Item Title: 20ft High Cube "One-Trip" Shipping Container (9'6" Tall) – Maximum Volume & Vertical Clearance
Overview: The "Unicorn" of Storage Containers The 20ft High Cube (HC) is a specialized shipping container designed for buyers who need maximum vertical space without increasing their ground footprint. Standing 9 feet 6 inches (2.90m) tall, this unit offers an additional 1 foot (30cm) of headroom compared to a standard container.
While 40ft High Cubes are common, the 20ft High Cube is a rare find in the global market. Because major shipping lines rarely use this specific size for general freight, they are almost exclusively available as New / One-Trip units. This means you are purchasing a unit in pristine structural and aesthetic condition, free from the heavy rust and wear typical of used fleet containers.
Why Choose a 20ft High Cube?
Technical Specifications Table
| Category | Metric (mm/kg) | Imperial (ft-in/lbs) | Key Note |
| Ext. Dim. (L×W×H) | 6,058 × 2,438 × 2,896 | 19'10.5" × 8'0" × 9'6" | 1ft taller than standard |
| Int. Dim. (L×W×H) | 5,898 × 2,352 × 2,698 | 19'4" × 7'8" × 8'10" | Superior headroom |
| Door Aperture (W×H) | 2,340 × 2,585 | 7'8" × 8'5" | Ideal for tall machinery |
| Tare Weight | ~2,350 kg | ~5,180 lbs | Empty unit weight |
| Max Payload | ~28,130 kg | ~62,000 lbs | Total cargo capacity |
| Cubic Volume | 37.4 m³ | 1,320 ft³ | ~12% more volume vs GP |
Please refer to the lists of our available 20ft HC shipping containers below for each location. Let us know if you require any further assistance