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40' HC
40' High Cube Container
76.5 m³
Cargo Space
26.6 t
Max. Payload
25
EUR Pallets

External Dimensions
| Length | 12’192 mm / 40' 0" |
| Width | 2’438 mm / 7' 12" |
| Height | 2’896 mm / 9' 6" |
Internal Dimensions
| Length | 12’032 mm / 39' 5.7" |
| Width | 2’352 mm / 7' 8.6" |
| Height | 2’698 mm / 8' 10.2" |
Door Opening
| Width | 2’340 mm / 7' 8.1" |
| Height | 2’585 mm / 8' 5.8" |
Weights
| Max. Gross Weight | 30’480 kg / 67’197 lbs |
| Tare Weight | 3’900 kg / 8’598 lbs |
| Max. Payload | 26’580 kg / 58’599 lbs |
Capacity
| Cargo Space | 76.5 m³ / 2702 cu.ft |
| EUR Pallets | 25 Stk. (800×1200 mm) |
| US Pallets | 21 Stk. (1000×1200 mm) |
The 40-foot High Cube (40'HC) is the world's most used container for FCL shipments. With 76.5 m³ cargo space and 2,698 mm internal height, it is the first choice for global trade.
Typical Use Cases
- FCL full loads
- E-commerce & online trade
- Consumer goods of all kinds
- Furniture & home textiles
- Machinery & equipment
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26.6 t Max. Payload
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