45ft High Cube Container
The longest box in general service, with the most cubic capacity.
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45ft long and high-cube tall, this is the biggest standard container in regular service and offers the greatest internal volume per unit. It fits exceptionally bulky, lightweight cargo where cubic capacity drives the cost.
- Maximum volume
- Lightweight cargo
- E-commerce goods
- Consolidated shipments
- Capacity
- 86.1 m³
- Max payload
- 25,600 kg
- Tare weight
- 4,800 kg
- Max gross
- 30,480 kg
Dimensions
| Measurement | Length | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| External | 13.72 m 45' 0" | 2.44 m 8' 0" | 2.90 m 9' 6" |
| Internal | 13.56 m 44' 6" | 2.35 m 7' 9" | 2.70 m 8' 10" |
| Door opening | — | 2.34 m 7' 8" | 2.59 m 8' 6" |
Capacity and weight
- Cubic capacity
- 86.1 m³ 3041 ft³
- Tare (empty) weight
- 4,800 kg 10,582 lb
- Maximum payload
- 25,600 kg 56,438 lb
- Maximum gross weight
- 30,480 kg 67,197 lb
Figures follow the commonly published ISO standards, given in metric with imperial equivalents for reference. Exact dimensions differ marginally between manufacturers and production series.
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Externally a 45ft High Cube Container measures 13.72 × 2.44 × 2.90 m (45' 0" × 8' 0" × 9' 6"); usable internal space is 13.56 × 2.35 × 2.70 m and the rear door opening is 2.34 m wide by 2.59 m high.
Cubic capacity is about 86.1 m³, tare (empty) weight 4,800 kg, maximum payload 25,600 kg and maximum gross weight 30,480 kg.
45ft long and high-cube tall, this is the biggest standard container in regular service and offers the greatest internal volume per unit. It fits exceptionally bulky, lightweight cargo where cubic capacity drives the cost. Typical loads are maximum volume, lightweight cargo, e-commerce goods and consolidated shipments.
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