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40' HC Shipping Container
RAL 1015
Exterior Length: 40
Exterior Width: 8
Exterior Height: 8' 6
Interior Length: 39' 6
Interior Width: 7' 8
Interior Height: 7' 10
TARE: 8,377
MAX Payload: 58,823
40ft Shipping Container – Dimensions & Capacity
Our 40ft shipping containers offer a generous capacity of 67.7 cubic meters (or 2,387 cubic feet), making them a reliable choice for transporting or storing large volumes of goods. Each unit can typically hold 22 to 28 standard pallets, depending on your cargo's size and weight.
Built for durability and efficiency, these containers support a maximum payload of 26,000 kg (or 57,320 lbs). The external dimensions are 12.19m (L) x 2.44m (W) x 2.59m (H).
Ideal for intermodal transport—by sea, rail, or truck—our 40ft containers are also perfect for on-site storage, construction needs, or custom container conversions such as mobile offices or housing units.
Work Experience
1956 – The Birth of the Shipping Container
Late 1960s–1980s – The Rise of the 40ft Standard Container
1990s–Today – The 40ft High Cube Takes Over
The modern shipping container was born in 1956, when American entrepreneur Malcolm McLean introduced a standardized steel box that could be transferred seamlessly between truck, ship, and train. This breakthrough drastically cut loading times and costs, marking the beginning of intermodal freight transport. The original design was a 35ft container, but it set the foundation for the 20ft and 40ft sizes we know today.
This innovation transformed global commerce, giving rise to the containerization era — reducing shipping costs by up to 90% and fueling the growth of international trade.
By the late 1960s, the 40ft container became the global standard for large-volume shipping. Its size offered the perfect balance between capacity and compatibility with global infrastructure — fitting seamlessly onto container ships, railcars, and trucks.
Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, industries demanded more storage and transport flexibility. As supply chains grew more complex, so did the need for containers that could carry bulkier goods without increasing their footprint — paving the way for the High Cube variation.
Introduced in the early 1990s, the 40ft High Cube (HC) container added an extra foot in height — measuring 9’6” tall compared to the standard 8’6”. This simple yet powerful change allowed for increased internal volume (up to 76.4 cubic meters) without altering the container’s length or width.
Today, the 40ft HC is widely used for:
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International shipping of oversized or lightweight bulk goods
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On-site storage for warehouses, construction, and retail
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Custom conversions into modular buildings, pop-up shops, and mobile offices
Its versatility makes it a favorite across industries — offering maximum value, durability, and efficiency for modern logistics and creative applications alike.