New one-trip · High Cube Open Side Container
40' High Cube Open Side Shipping Container
40' × 8' × 9'6" · 2,680 cu ftDoors along one long side open up the side of the container, so you can reach everything without unloading from the back, plus standard cargo doors at one end. The high cube adds a foot of height (9'6" outside) for tall items, racking and build-outs.
At our Boston depot$7,895 + delivery
At a glance
- Size
- 40' high cube
- Condition
- New / one-trip
- Exterior
- 40' L × 8' W × 9'6" H
- Doors
- One end + 4 side doors
- Cubic capacity
- 2,680 cu ft (75.9 m³)
- Max payload
- 60,960 lb (27,650 kg)
Size drawing
About 320 sq ft of ground. Plan for 100 ft of straight run for the delivery truck.
How big is a 40' High Cube Open Side?
- Inside length
- 39'6"
- Inside width
- 7'8"
- Inside height
- 8'10"
- Floor area
- 303 sq ft
- Capacity
- 2,680 cu ft
- Standard pallets
- About 20 (48" × 40")
Delivery & pickup
- Where we deliverWithin 200 miles of our depots — this one ships from Boston, MA. See all locations.
- Tilt-bed deliveryFrom $350, priced by distance from the depot. The truck slides the container off onto the ground where you want it.
- TimingUsually 3–7 business days after your order is confirmed. We call ahead with a delivery window.
- PickupFree from the depot with approved commercial transport.
Check your site
- Straight approachAbout 100 ft of straight, clear run and 12 ft of width. Gates, turns and slopes must fit the whole truck and trailer.
- Overhead clearanceAt least 14 ft clear along the route and at the spot: no power lines, branches or roof overhangs.
- Firm, level groundGravel, concrete, asphalt or compacted ground. Read the delivery guide.
40' High Cube Open SideOverview
- Type
- High Cube Open Side Container
- Size
- 40-foot
- Height
- High cube (9'6")
- Condition
- New / one-trip: one loaded voyage from the factory
- ISO size code
- 45G1 (open side)
- Expected service life
- 20–30 years with basic upkeep
40' High Cube Open SideDimensions
- Exterior
- 40' L × 8' W × 9'6" H
- Interior length
- 39'6" (12.03 m)
- Interior width
- 7'8" (2.35 m)
- Interior height
- 8'10" (2.69 m)
- Floor area
- 303 sq ft (28.2 m²)
- Cubic capacity
- 2,680 cu ft (75.9 m³)
40' High Cube Open SideDoors & access
- Doors
- Double cargo doors at one end plus four bi-fold doors along one long side
- Side opening
- About 37'9" W × 8'5" H with all four side doors open
40' High Cube Open SideWeight & load
- Tare (empty)
- 10,690 lb (4,850 kg)
- Max payload
- 60,960 lb (27,650 kg)
- Max gross weight
- 71,650 lb (32,500 kg)
40' High Cube Open SideConstruction
- Walls & roof
- Corrugated Corten weathering steel, factory primed and painted
- Floor
- 1⅛" (28 mm) marine-grade hardwood plywood on steel cross-members
- Corner castings
- 8 ISO castings for twist locks, chains, and lifting
- Locking
- Lock box on most new units; padlock not included
- Ventilation
- Passive vents (typically 2 or more)
- Weather rating
- Wind and watertight
- Stacking
- Rated to stack 9-high when loaded
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