HC (High Cube) Container

What is a HC container?

HC (high cube) containers are one foot taller than standard containers, increasing CBM (Cubic Meter) capacity. HC containers are typically available in 40' and 45' lengths.

A standard dry container stands 8 feet 6 inches tall. A high cube container stands 9 feet 6 inches tall, which gives a 40-foot high cube roughly 76 CBM of internal space, compared with roughly 67 CBM in a standard 40-foot container.

When should you ship in a high cube container?

High cube containers suit light, bulky cargo, such as furniture, apparel, and household goods, where volume fills the container before weight does. They also fit tall items that won't clear a standard container. Ocean carriers often price a 40-foot high cube close to a standard 40-foot container, so a high cube can cost less per cubic meter.

Because the container is taller, check height limits for trucks, railcars, and bridges along the route before you book.

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