This 40ft used high cube shipping container is a used ex-shipping-line unit in Cargo Worthy (CW) condition with a valid CSC plate, certifying it for continued international shipping use. Cargo Worthy condition means the unit has been inspected and confirmed as structurally sound, wind and watertight, and fit for active freight service — it shows normal service wear including surface marks, minor dents, and weathering consistent with prior shipping use, but retains full structural and weatherproofing integrity. The valid CSC plate distinguishes this unit from a Wind & Watertight (WWT) unit, which is weatherproof but not formally re-certified for international freight.

The high cube configuration provides an external height of 9ft 6in (2,896mm) — one full foot taller than a standard 40ft container — giving an internal height of 8ft 10in (2,698mm). This additional headroom is meaningful for stacking palletised goods, accommodating tall equipment, and for modification projects where internal lining, insulation, or mezzanine structures will reduce finished internal clearance. The cubic capacity of approximately 2,700 cu ft (76.5 m³) makes this one of the largest standard ISO container volumes available.

The floor is 28mm marine-grade plywood on steel cross-members, rated for heavy pallet and forklift loading. Both cargo doors are fitted with dual locking bars — two locking bars per door — for secure closure. Forklift pockets are fitted on both sides for straightforward yard and site repositioning. Ventilation ports are built into the container to promote passive airflow and reduce condensation buildup during storage. The frame, cladding, and corner castings are COR-TEN weathering steel, which forms a stable surface oxide layer to resist corrosion in outdoor environments without ongoing maintenance.

For guidance on container siting, planning requirements, and permit obligations in the USA, refer to the International Code Council building standards reference.

40ft Used High Cube Container — Dimensions

Standard Inclusions — 40ft Used High Cube Shipping Container

• COR-TEN steel 40ft high cube ISO container — Cargo Worthy condition
• Valid CSC plate — certified for international shipping use
• 28mm marine-grade plywood floor on steel cross-members
• Double swing cargo doors with dual locking bars per door
• Forklift pockets — both sides
• Ventilation ports
• ISO corner castings — all eight

What’s Not Included

• Padlock
• Ramps or shelving
• Internal lining or insulation
• Site preparation or foundation
• Local authority permits

Best Use Cases for a 40ft Used High Cube Shipping Container

• Secure on-site storage for tools, materials, and vehicles
• Export cargo and international freight operations — CSC plate valid
• Construction and industrial equipment housing
• Agricultural, farm, and mining storage
• Container modification projects — workshops, offices, retail spaces
• High-volume storage where standard 40ft internal height is insufficient

Also available: 40ft Prefab Modular Container Home, 40ft Intermodal Container Chassis Trailer, and 20ft Used Shipping Containers.

Every unit is inspected by JK Shipping LLC prior to dispatch.