20′ High Cube (HC) Shipping Container – Extra Height for Versatile Storage & Transportation

20ft High Cube Shipping Container

Here's what this container is, so you know what you're looking at. It's a 20-foot steel shipping container that stands about a foot taller than a standard box. Outside, it measures roughly 20 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 9.5 feet tall. Inside, you get around 1,300 cubic feet of space, with a ceiling close to 9 feet high.

What people use it for

The extra height matters most when you stack things up or need headroom. Shops and warehouses fit taller shelving and stack pallets higher without hitting the roof. Workshops like the room for tall machinery, tool racks, and a mezzanine shelf. Builders use them on site to lock up tools, materials, and equipment overnight. Others convert them into studios, gyms, or small shops, where extra height makes the room feel bigger.

The good points

You gain roughly a foot of height, and the price gap over a standard box is usually small. Insulation, wiring, and a ceiling lining all eat into the height, so the spare foot helps a lot. Steel walls are tough, so the box handles weather, theft attempts, and rough use well. The double doors close with locking bars, and you can add your own padlock.

The honest bits

Extra height is a trade-off, and a few things are worth knowing first. A high cube box is taller, so check your road, gate, and site clearance. On a truck, the total height can come close to legal limits, so low bridges and power lines matter. Some areas also cap the height of buildings or structures, so ask your local planning office.

An empty 20-foot container weighs roughly 5,000 pounds, so it needs a firm, level base. Delivery needs a tilt-bed truck or crane, plus enough room to maneuver. Steel can sweat inside, so vents or a dehumidifier help protect stored goods. Ask whether it's new, one-trip, or used, because that changes price and condition. Look over the floor, door seals, and roof for dents, rust, or leaks.

If you run a business

If you run a hire firm, garden center, or site supply shop, containers sell steadily. High cube boxes suit buyers who need headroom, so having both heights in stock helps. Buying through a wholesale distributor usually brings your cost per unit down. You also get straight answers about condition, paperwork, and how units get delivered. Freight is the biggest cost with containers, so ask about it before ordering.

That's all we do really: tell you what we have, ship it, and let you decide.