This new 20ft high cube container gives you the compact footprint of a twenty with an extra foot of height: 9 ft 6 in on the outside and close to 2.70 m clear inside. Prime Cargo Box sells it new, wind and watertight and CSC plated, for buyers who need a container that fits a tight site but still takes tall loads.
The 20ft high cube is less common than the 40ft version, so it is worth knowing exactly what you are getting. Below are the full specifications of our new 20ft high cube container, how it compares with a standard 20ft, and the practical points we go through with every customer before delivery.
Why Choose a New 20ft High Cube Container?
Plenty of sites have room for a 20ft container but not a 40ft. Farms with narrow yards, shops with a small back lot, homes, and construction sites boxed in by other trades all fall into this group. A standard 20ft solves the space problem but limits height to about 2.39 m inside. A new 20ft high cube container keeps the same 6.06 m by 2.44 m footprint and lifts the ceiling by roughly 30 cm.
That extra height adds about 4 m³ of volume, around 12% more than a standard twenty. It also lets you run tall shelving, store equipment like scaffolding towers or ride-on mowers with roll bars, and fit insulation without the space feeling like a cupboard. Because it is new, the paint, seals and door hardware start their service life with you.
New 20ft High Cube Container Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Container type | 20ft high cube dry container (20′ HC) |
| Condition | New |
| External length | 20 ft (6.06 m) |
| External width | 8 ft (2.44 m) |
| External height | 9 ft 6 in (2.90 m) |
| Internal length | Approx. 19 ft 4 in (5.90 m) |
| Internal width | Approx. 7 ft 8 in (2.35 m) |
| Internal height | Approx. 8 ft 10 in (2.69 m) |
| Door opening width | Approx. 7 ft 8 in (2.34 m) |
| Door opening height | Approx. 8 ft 5 in (2.58 m) |
| Cubic capacity | Approx. 1,320 cu ft (37.4 m³) |
| Tare weight | Approx. 5,070 lbs (2,300 kg) |
| Maximum gross weight | 67,200 lbs (30,480 kg) |
| Payload | Approx. 62,130 lbs (28,180 kg) |
| Construction | Corten weathering steel, corrugated walls and roof |
| Floor | Marine-grade plywood on steel cross members |
| Doors | Double cargo doors at one end with four locking bars |
| Certification | CSC safety approval plate |
Weights vary a little between manufacturers. We confirm the tare and gross figures from the CSC plate of the unit you are buying before you pay.
20ft Standard vs 20ft High Cube
| 20ft standard | 20ft high cube | |
|---|---|---|
| External height | 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m) | 9 ft 6 in (2.90 m) |
| Internal height | Approx. 2.39 m | Approx. 2.69 m |
| Door opening height | Approx. 2.28 m | Approx. 2.58 m |
| Volume | Approx. 33.2 m³ | Approx. 37.4 m³ |
| Footprint | Same | Same |
If you store heavy, low items such as tiles, bagged products or metal stock, the extra height won’t help much and our new 20ft standard shipping container will do the same job for less. If height is the problem, the high cube is the answer.
How the New 20ft High Cube Container Is Built
Every panel of a new 20ft high cube container, from the roof sheets to the door leaves, is Corten steel finished with a marine paint system. The corrugated walls carry stacking loads through to the corner posts, which is why containers can be stacked several high in port. The four corner castings at the top and bottom are where the container is lifted and secured, and they follow the international pattern set out in ISO 668, so standard twist-locks and lifting gear fit.
The floor is marine plywood fixed to steel cross members, strong enough for a pallet truck or small forklift. Many 20ft units also have forklift pockets in the base rails, which makes moving an empty container around a yard much easier. If forklift pockets matter for your site, tell us when you order and we will confirm the unit has them.
What Customers Use It For
These are the jobs we most often supply a new 20ft high cube container for:
- Tool and equipment storage on construction sites with limited space
- Garden, farm and landscaping storage for tall machinery
- Small workshops, studios and site offices that need insulation
- Shop stock rooms where shelving runs to the ceiling
- Shipping lighter, bulky goods where a 40ft would be too much
For conversions, our container modification service can add windows, personnel doors, vents, lighting and shelving to a new 20ft high cube container before it is delivered.
Delivery: What to Check First
A new 20ft high cube container is easier to deliver than a forty. It fits on a wider range of trucks and needs less room to turn and unload. The one thing to watch with a high cube is height: on a truck bed it stands close to 4 m tall, so check gates, carports, trees and overhead cables along the route.
Prepare a firm, level spot of about 6.5 m by 2.5 m, plus space in front of the doors to open them fully. Concrete, compacted gravel or blocks under each corner are all fine. A level base keeps the doors square and the seals tight. Delivery is quoted separately from the container, as explained in our shipping and delivery policy.
Other 20ft High Cube Grades
If budget matters more than appearance, we also stock the 20ft high cube one trip shipping container, which has made a single voyage, and the used 20ft high cube shipping container for basic storage. Need side access? Look at the 20ft open side container. And if you have the room after all, a new 40ft high cube container doubles the space.
Browse the full 20ft containers range for every option in this size.
How to Buy a New 20ft High Cube Container
- Request a quote. Tell us the quantity, your delivery address and how you will use the container.
- Review the quote. It shows the unit price, delivery cost and the weight ratings of the container.
- Confirm site access. We check route height and ground conditions with you.
- Pay and schedule. See our billing and payment policy for accepted payment methods.
When your new 20ft high cube container arrives, open both doors, make sure each locking bar turns and seats properly, check the floor and roof, and note the container number and CSC plate for your records.
Looking After a New 20ft High Cube Container
A new container needs very little upkeep, but a few habits keep it in good shape for many years. Clear leaves and standing water off the roof, since water that sits in the corrugations is where paint fails first. Keep grass and soil away from the bottom rails so they can dry out. Grease the door hinges and locking bar cams once or twice a year, especially if the doors are opened daily.
Condensation is the other thing to plan for. A sealed steel box warms up during the day and cools at night, so moisture can form on the ceiling if you store damp items or the container sits in a humid climate. Adding vents, keeping goods off the floor on pallets and using moisture absorbers solves most of it. If you are storing anything sensitive, ask us about vents when you order your new 20ft high cube container.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is a new 20ft high cube container inside?
About 2.69 m (8 ft 10 in), compared with about 2.39 m in a standard 20ft.
Is a new 20ft high cube container harder to find than a 40ft high cube?
Yes, fewer are built because shipping lines mostly use 40ft high cubes. That is one reason they are priced above a standard 20ft. We hold stock and quote availability for your location.
Can a new 20ft high cube container be shipped internationally?
Yes. It is built to standard ISO dimensions and carries a CSC plate, so it can be loaded and sent by sea like any other intermodal container.
How much does it hold?
About 37.4 m³, or the contents of a two to three bedroom home, with a payload of roughly 28 tonnes.
Can I put a 20ft high cube on a standard trailer?
Yes. It uses the same corner casting positions and length as any 20ft container, so it fits standard container trailers and skeletal chassis. The only difference is the extra foot of height, which matters for road height limits and low bridges on the delivery route, so we check the route before we book transport.
Do you deliver outside my country?
Yes, Prime Cargo Box arranges delivery worldwide. Get in touch with your address or nearest port.
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