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Container specifications
40 ft High Cube
A reference guide to extra internal height, door clearance and cargo weight
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Schematic illustration / not to scale
40 ft High Cube example
76.3 m³Published capacity
2.700 mInternal height
28,600 kgExample maximum payload
Technical specifications
Hapag-Lloyd fleet example
Internal dimensions
- Length
- 12.032 m
- Width
- 2.350 m
- Height
- 2.700 m
Weight ratings
- Maximum gross weight
- 32,500 kg
- Tare weight
- 3,900 kg
- Maximum payload
- 28,600 kg
Door opening
- Width
- 2.340 m
- Height
- 2.597 m
Capacity
- Published internal volume
- 76.3 m³
Imperial values are approximate conversions of the published metric figures
Before you book
Plan around your cargo
The additional internal height can help with taller or more voluminous cargo. Check door height separately: the door opening is lower than the internal ceiling in this fleet example
Check loading access
Allow for the opening, handling and securing method
Confirm the total weight
Include packaging and the cargo-securing materials
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