40 ft Shipping Container – Water Tight – High Cube
Product Overview
This 40 ft High Cube shipping container offers additional vertical space compared to a standard unit, making it a practical solution for storage, transport, and modular construction projects. Manufactured from COR-TEN steel, this unit is designed to withstand the rigors of intermodal freight transport while providing a weather-resistant enclosure suitable for various commercial and industrial applications.
Key Features
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Water-Tight Construction: The container features factory-applied door seals and a double-layered rain gutter along the roof perimeter to prevent water ingress, ensuring the interior remains dry during transit or storage.
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High Cube Design: With an increased interior height of 8 ft 9 in (approximately 2.6 m), this unit provides maximum vertical clearance, allowing for taller racking systems or easier movement of personnel inside.
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Durable Steel Structure: Constructed from weathering steel (often referred to as COR-TEN), the body is designed to form a protective oxide layer, offering high resistance to corrosion and structural fatigue.
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Secure Locking Mechanism: Equipped with standard anti-rack plates and padlock-ready door hardware on both rear doors, this container provides a secure enclosure for stored goods.
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Ventilation: Passive vents are located on the upper end walls to promote airflow and reduce the buildup of condensation inside the unit.
Product description
This 40 ft High Cube shipping container is a standardized ISO unit originally designed for freight but widely utilized for secure ground-level storage and conversion projects. The “High Cube” designation indicates a 1-foot height increase over a standard shipping container, offering 344 sq ft of floor space with significantly more headroom.
The structural integrity of this container relies on a robust steel frame and corrugated wall panels, engineered to support high static loads. The flooring consists of marine-grade plywood, which is treated to resist rot and moisture, laid over transverse steel members (crossmembers) spaced 24 inches apart to support heavy, concentrated weights such as forklifts or palletized cargo.
Access is provided by dual rear doors made of high-tensile steel, which open to a full 270 degrees for unobstructed loading. The door assembly includes tamper-resistant hardware and a locking bar system that compresses the rubber gaskets to maintain a water-tight seal. As a wind and water-tight unit, this container serves as a durable asset for on-site material storage, agricultural supply housing, or as a structural building block for workshops and offices.
Technical Specifications
- Type: 40 ft High Cube (HC) Dry Van / Storage Container
- External Dimensions (L x W x H): 40 ft x 8 ft x 9 ft 6 in (12.19 m x 2.44 m x 2.89 m)
- Internal Dimensions (L x W x H): 39 ft 6 in x 7 ft 8 in x 8 ft 9 in (12.04 m x 2.34 m x 2.67 m)
- Door Opening (W x H): 7 ft 8 in x 8 ft 5 in (2.34 m x 2.57 m)
- Interior Capacity: 2,693 cu ft (76.3 m³)
- Maximum Gross Weight: 67,200 lb (30,480 kg)
- Tare Weight: Approx. 8,820 lb (4,000 kg)
- Payload Capacity: Approx. 58,380 lb (26,480 kg)
- Material: Weathering steel (COR-TEN) walls and frame; Marine-grade plywood flooring
- Configuration: Double rear doors with locking bars and anti-rack plates
Compatibility / Intended Use
- Secure Storage: Suitable for storing construction materials, tools, machinery, and retail inventory on commercial job sites or industrial yards.
- Intermodal Transport: Compatible with standard flatbed trucks, railcars, and cargo ships for the transport of goods.
- Modular Construction: Serves as a structural shell for site offices, pop-up retail spaces, equipment enclosures, or agricultural shelters.
- Bulk Handling: Designed to accommodate palletized goods via forklift or pallet jack through the rear door entry.
Package Includes
- (1) 40 ft High Cube Shipping Container
- (2) Rear door assemblies with locking mechanisms and anti-rack plates
- Passive ventilation units installed per ISO standards
DELIVERY OPTIONS
We deliver purchased or leased through Midstate Containers using a goose-neck tilt-bed truck.
Tilt-bed truck
Ideal for easy offloading without additional equipment.
• Requirements: 80 ft straight-line clearance for 10’/20’ containers, 120 ft for 40’ containers.
• Overhead clearance: about 14 ft (up to 16 ft when tilted).
• Exact placement is not guaranteed, forklift or crane may be required for tight or specific locations.
Container moves
We can relocate your container if it is empty.Cost: $175/hour, 2-hour minimum (“port-to-port” billing).
Site preparation
Before scheduling delivery, please ensure:
• Flat, level delivery area for safe unloading and proper door operation.
• Clear, unobstructed access with no overhead obstacles (trees, power lines, or structures).
• Adequate clearance as per container size.
• Payment completed prior to delivery (cash, check, or credit).
Delivery timing
Due to supply chain and driver availability, please allow:
• Purchases: 2-4 weeks from order confirmation.
• Rentals: 1-3 weeks from order confirmation.
More details about Delivery & Moves.
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DELIVERY
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GENERAL WARRANTY
(Applies to Dry Storage Containers, Modified Containers, and Office Containers ONLY)
All dry storage containers, modified containers, and office containers sold by APEX Shipping Containers are guaranteed to be wind- and weather-tight at the time of delivery.
This warranty is valid for 1 year from the date of purchase.
Coverage Includes
•Base Container: Wind and water-tight integrity, functionality of cargo doors, cargo door seal integrity, and roll door operation
• Modifications and Customization Work: Flooring, insulation, electrical wiring, structural changes, and quality of all customization work
Warranty Exclusions
• Refrigerated containers (see Refrigerated Container Warranty below)*
•A/C, HVAC, and other appliances with their own manufacturer warranties
•Cosmetic defects (chipped paint, surface rust, normal wear and tear)
• Structural damage caused by handling, loading, unloading, or relocation
• Damage resulting from extreme or harsh weather conditions
• Custom interior or exterior paint, finishes, or modifications
• Damage caused by misuse, neglect, or improper operation
•As-Is or damaged containers are sold “as is” and carry no warranty of any kind
*Important Notice:
This General Warranty does NOT apply to refrigerated containers (reefers). Refrigerated containers are covered under a separate warranty outlined below.
REFRIGERATED CONTAINER WARRANTY
Applies ONLY to Refrigerated Containers
Refrigerated containers are sold with separate and limited warranty coverage, which differs from dry and modified container warranties. Extended warranty options may be available at an additional cost.
Used Refrigerated Containers
• 60-day warranty on the refrigeration motor only, starting from the date of purchase.
New (One-Trip) Refrigerated Containers
• 5-year manufacturer’s warranty on the refrigeration unit, starting from the date of manufacture, provided by the refrigeration unit manufacturer (Carrier, Thermo King, or Daikin)
Refrigerated Warranty Notes
• Refrigeration warranties apply only to the refrigeration system.
• Container structure, doors, flooring, and seals are not covered under the General Warranty for refrigerated units unless explicitly stated in writing.
Service and Support
Apex Shipping Containers will, at its discretion, repair or replace defective parts or products covered under this warranty.
For out-of-warranty repairs, contact: (804) 974-6523 or sales@apexshippingcontainer.com
AREAS WE SERVE
We provide shipping containers for sale and rent across California, with office and yard locations in Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Millsboro, plus depot facilities in Hartford and Houston. From container sales and rentals to fast delivery and expert
consultations, Apex Containers is your trusted source for storage and shipping containers in USA.
Learn more about all available locations.