High cube containers for sale

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Average prices of high cube containers

On xChange, we have high cube containers for sale in 2,500+ unique locations around the world. Here are the average prices for standard 40ft high cubes in popular locations:

China:
Shanghai: US $ 5,752
Qingdao: US $ 5,213

Europe:
Rotterdam: US $ 3,303
Hamburg: US $ 3,127

USA:
Houston: US $ 3,771
Chicago: US $ 3,774

India:
Nhava Sheva: US $ 4,210

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Find new and used high cube containers for sale

Choose the container condition that best suits your needs. Whether it’s brand new, cargo worthy, wind and water tight (WWT) or as-is, we’ve got you covered. Cargo-worthy high cubes offer the best value for money. These popular boxes are considerably cheaper than new containers.

All of our intermodal cargo-worthy containers are: Certified safe to transport cargo by land or sea, strong and sturdy, able to withstand extreme weather conditions and good options for storage.

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5 types of high cube containers available on Container xChange

We’ve got all the popular high cubes types available, from standard boxes to reefers, flat racks and pallet-wides. So take your pick:

High cube containers for sale: Types, uses and dimensions

Dimensions 20ft HC container

The 20ft high cube container is great for transporting grains and raw materials. Get this size if you want more space than a standard 20ft box can offer.

Measure 20ft HC
Internal length 19.4 ft  / 5.902 m
Internal width 7.7 ft / 2.352 m
Internal height 8.9 ft / 2.698 m
Tare weight 5103.701lbs / 2,315 kgs 
Payload capacity 62082.173 lbs / 28160 kg 
Cubic capacity 37,28 m³

Dimensions 40ft HC container

The 40ft high cube is twice the size of a 20ft HC. Get the storage space of two 20ft HCs without the inconvenience and cost of shipping two containers.

Measure 40ft HC
Internal length  39.5 ft / 12.03 m
Internal width  7.8 ft / 2.35 m 
Internal height 8.9 ft / 2.67 m 
Tare weight 38,687 lbs / 940 kg
Payload capacity 63,052 lbs / 28,600 kg 
Cubic capacity 2,694.5 cu ft / 76.3 m3 

Double door high cube containers for sale
Double doors have doors on both ends. This allows for easy loading and unloading of cargo like cars, bikes and boats.

Side door high cube containers for sale
Side door containers have doors on their longer sides, making loading and unloading quick and easy.

Reefer high cube containers for sale
Reefer containers are portable refrigerators. They’re used to transport temperature-sensitive cargo such as pharmaceuticals, meat, dairy and fruit.

Pallet wide high cube containers for sale
Pallet-wides are designed specifically to transport Euro-pallets. You can fit 2 pallets side-by-side inside this container type.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a high cube container cost?

High cube container costs vary, depending on the container condition, size and location of the box. For a 40ft high cube from Chicago, you’re looking at US $ 3,774, from Rotterdam, US $ 3,303 and from Shanghai, US $ 5,752.

Are high cubes more expensive than standard containers?

High cube containers are generally more expensive than standard containers, due to their extra height. A new high cube is likely to be a lot pricier than a used/cargo-worthy one.

Can you get a 20ft high cube container?

You can get a 20ft high cube container, as well as a 40ft, and a 45ft high cube container. You also get special containers in high cube size. This includes flat racks, pallet-wide and reefers.

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