{"id":20135,"date":"2025-10-27T14:02:29","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T07:02:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kontainerindonesia.co.id\/blog\/?p=20135"},"modified":"2025-12-10T10:54:32","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T03:54:32","slug":"40ft-hc-container","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kontainerindonesia.co.id\/blog\/en\/40ft-hc-container\/","title":{"rendered":"40ft HC Container: What Makes It Different from the Standard Type?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 40ft HC container (high cube) is ideal for transporting large-volume goods or cargo, thanks to its greater capacity compared to the 20ft HC container. Based on its dimensions, the 40ft HC container measures 12.192 meters in length, 2.438 meters in width, and 2.896 meters in height.<\/p>\n

Many businesses benefit from using a 40ft HC container, including export-import companies, manufacturing industries, and construction projects. This type of container accommodates more cargo, eliminating the need for additional container units. Moreover, using a 40ft high cube container<\/a> increases shipping efficiency by allowing a larger load to be transported in a single trip.<\/p>\n

The 40ft HC container is commonly used in transport and storage operations that require space and cost optimization, particularly for intercontinental shipping or long-term logistics storage. At Tradecorp, you can find 40ft HC general purpose (dry) containers classified as cargo worthy, ensuring safety and reliability for both domestic and international shipping.<\/p>\n

The price of a 40ft high cube container<\/a> generally varies depending on the unit\u2019s condition (new or used), location, and specific user requirements. However, high cube containers tend to be slightly more expensive than standard ones due to their larger storage capacity.<\/p>\n

40ft High Cube Container Dimensions and Specifications<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In general, the dimensions of a 40ft High Cube Container are essentially the same across all container types that use the high cube format, namely:<\/p>\n

40ft High Cube Container Dimensions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Specification<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Size (meter)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Length<\/td>\n12.192<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Width<\/td>\n2.438<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Height<\/td>\n2.896<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Comparison of 40ft Standard Containers and 40ft High Cube Containers for General Purpose (Dry) Types<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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40ft Standard Container<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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40ft High Cube Container<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

External Length: 12.19 m<\/td>\nExternal Length: 12.19 m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
External Width: 2.438 m<\/td>\nExternal Width: 2.438 m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
External Height: 2.591 m<\/td>\nExternal Height: 2.896 m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Container + Cargo Weight (M.G.W): 30,480 kg<\/td>\nContainer + Cargo Weight (M.G.W): 30,480 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Empty Weight (Tare): 3,600 kg<\/td>\nEmpty Weight (Tare): 3,360 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cargo Weight (Net): 26,880 kg<\/td>\nCargo Weight (Net): 26,820 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Volume: 67.7 m\u00b3<\/td>\nVolume: 76.4 m\u00b3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

How Many Pallets Can Be Loaded into a 40ft High Cube Container?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The number of pallets that can fit inside a 40ft high cube container depends on the type of pallet used. Each pallet type has its own standard dimensions:<\/p>\n