High-Cube Containers for Sale
Get extra height for oversized storage with high-cube containers
Key Benefits of High-Cube Containers
High-Cube Containers
Need extra headroom for your container storage, shipping or conversion project? High-cube containers offer the perfect solution with their additional height advantage. These specialised shipping containers provide approximately 30cm of extra space vertically compared to standard height containers, making them suitable for storing taller items or creating more spacious conversions.
SEA Containers is New Zealand’s trusted provider of high-quality, high-cube containers for sale, hire and modification across New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. With our different types of shipping containers available, we deliver secure, vermin-proof solutions tailored to your specific requirements.
High-Cube Shipping Container Dimensions
20ft High-Cube Container
20ft high-cube containers are perfect for storage applications where height matters but space is limited, portable offices with comfortable ceiling heights, and small retail stores requiring extra vertical display area. The 20ft high-cube container balances a compact footprint with generous internal volume.
40ft High-Cube Container
40ft high-cube containers are ideal for bulk storage operations, modular building conversions requiring substantial floor space, international shipping of oversized cargo, and large-scale commercial applications where maximum volume is essential.
Popular Uses for High-Cube Containers
Domestic & International Shipping
High-cube shipping containers excel at loading and transporting general cargo that would be constrained in standard-height containers. The extra height accommodates larger machinery and stacked pallets with greater clearance.
Storage Solutions
The additional height is suitable for storing different types of equipment, inventory, and furniture. The extra space allows for improved organisation, taller shelving systems, and more efficient vertical storage.
Container Homes and Conversions
The extra foot of height adds valuable headroom for modified container living spaces, creating more spaciousness and comfort. It allows for raised flooring, ceiling insulation, and overhead utilities.
Event and Exhibition Spaces
Modified high-cube containers work perfectly for pop-up retail stores, festival booths, and restaurants. The extra height enhances visitor comfort and allows for more impressive interior displays.
Agricultural and Rural Storage
Ideal for hay storage, machinery protection, and feed storage, our secure high-cube shipping containers accommodate larger materials and allow for better ventilation systems in agricultural applications.
On-Site Offices
Suitable for temporary workspaces, these containers offer more comfortable ceiling heights while maintaining durability and security for construction sites and mobile businesses.
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What is a High-Cube Container
High-cube containers are specialised shipping containers that provide approximately 30cm or an extra foot of height over standard containers while maintaining the same length and width dimensions. This additional vertical space creates numerous advantages for both shipping and storage applications.
The key difference between high-cube and standard containers lies in their internal height. While standard containers typically offer 2.4m of internal height, high-cube containers provide approximately 2.7m. This seemingly small difference creates approximately 13% more cubic capacity, making a significant impact on storage potential and comfort for converted spaces like retail stores and restaurants.
High-Cube Shipping Container Modifications
Lockboxes & Alarms
Keep general cargo and machinery secured against unauthorised access with lockboxes for our 20ft and 40ft high-cube container doors.
Shelving Systems
Maximise storage capacity with custom shelving designed specifically for high-cube shipping containers, optimising the additional vertical space.
Custom Paint & Branding
Elevate your commercial presence with professional painting and branding, turning functional storage into powerful marketing assets.
Regulations and Compliance
Container Safety Convention (CSC) certification ensures structural integrity and safe transportation. All our high-cube containers meet these international standards, providing peace of mind for shipping applications.
High-Cube Container Buying Guide
New vs Used
New containers offer pristine condition and maximum lifespan, ideal for sensitive storage or premium conversions. Used containers provide excellent value, with B-grade and C-grade options available.
Choosing the Right Size
Assess your space requirements carefully, considering not just current needs but future expansion. Remember that while 40ft containers offer more space, they require larger delivery vehicles and more substantial site preparation.
Delivery and Installation
Consider site access challenges, optimal positioning for your intended use, and foundation requirements. Our delivery team can provide advice on preparation to ensure smooth installation.
Our Process
Step 1: Consultation
Contact our knowledgeable team about your specific container needs and objectives.
Step 2: Selection
Choose from our range of new or used high-cube containers based on your budget and requirements.
Step 3: Customisation
Enhance your container with doors, windows, shelving, or other modifications to suit your intended use
Step 4: Delivery
We arrange convenient delivery to your location with consideration for site access and positioning requirements
Step 5: Support
Enjoy ongoing assistance to ensure your high-cube shipping container continues to meet your expectations
Why Buy from SEA Containers
Trusted Industry Experts
With over a decade of experience supplying different types of general cargo containers throughout New Zealand, our team brings unmatched knowledge and expertise to every customer interaction. We understand the unique challenges of New Zealand’s diverse environments and provide solutions that stand the test of time.
Wide Range of Options
Our extensive inventory includes 20ft and 40ft high-cube shipping containers in various conditions, from factory-new to quality used units. We also offer custom-modified containers tailored to your specific requirements, ensuring you get exactly what you need.
Customer-Centric Service
We pride ourselves on flexible delivery options that accommodate your schedule and location, complemented by expert advice that helps you select the perfect container solution. Our commitment to customer satisfaction drives everything we do.
Get a Free High-Cube Shipping Container Quote Now
Ready to explore how a 20ft or 40ft high-cube container can solve your storage, transport, or conversion needs? Contact our shipping container specialists today for personalised advice and a no-obligation quote tailored to your specific requirements. Call us at 0508 732266, email [email protected], or request a free live quote for different shipping container dimensions through our online form.
As a 2022 Master of Growth Index Awardee in the Deloitte Fast 50, SEA Containers has been recognised for our contribution to New Zealand’s business landscape and commitment to quality service. Our proud partnership with Farmlands Co-operative enables us to better serve New Zealand’s agricultural community with specialised container solutions tailored to rural requirements.
With nationwide shipping container sale and delivery, SEA Containers makes securing your ideal storage and transport solutions straightforward and hassle-free.
FAQs About High-Cube Containers
High-cube shipping containers provide an additional 30cm of internal height while maintaining identical width and length dimensions as standard containers. This results in approximately 13% more cubic capacity without increasing the footprint.
Absolutely. The extra headroom makes high-cube shipping containers particularly well-suited for home and office conversions, offering more comfortable ceiling heights even after installing insulation, flooring, and utilities. Our team specialises in creating functional living and working spaces.
Yes. Our high-cube shipping containers feature robust rubber door seals, watertight welds, and corrosion-resistant Corten steel construction, ensuring exceptional protection against New Zealand’s varied weather conditions from coastal environments to alpine regions.
Our delivery team coordinates site assessment, access evaluation, and positioning requirements before transporting your high-cube shipping container. We use specialised tilt-bed trucks or HIAB cranes, depending on site constraints.
Regular inspections of door seals, occasional lubrication of locking mechanisms, prompt treatment of any surface rust, and basic cleaning will keep your shipping container in excellent condition. We provide comprehensive maintenance guidelines with every purchase.