High Cube Shipping Containers
What Are High Cube Containers?
ISO shipping containers are a standardised length and width, which is crucial as it allows them to be secured together for safe stacking when on a cargo vessel. The standard container length is either 20ft or 40ft, and the standard width 8ft. Without this rigid uniformity, the containers would topple! However, the height of the container doesn't cause an issue, which allows for taller containers to be produced. These are known as high cube containers. High cube containers stand at 9ft 6inches tall, giving a whole extra foot in height over standard sized containers! In all other aspects the design is the same as the standard 20ft shipping container, watertight, exceptionally strong and secure.
One foot taller!
We have supplier depots holding high cube stocks in most regions of the UK, in order to give our customers the best deals on delivery, so please enquire about availability in your own area. From Southampton to Wales and Glasgow we can supply any length of high cube container to our customers.
Starting a new trend!
As the demand for space increases, we have found that our High Cube containers are quickly becoming a best seller. These containers are often preferred for conversion projects, particularly for offices, workshops, pop-up shops and exhibition boxes. They are also ideal if the container is being ply lined or melamine lined, as the framework to insert ply lining or melamine lining can take up valuable space in an ordinary box, but this problem is easily eliminated by using a High Cube.
For some inspiration on how to incorporate high cube containers into your container design, take a look at our container conversion projects.
Door types for high cube containers
Choose from a range of door styles, designed to meet your needs.
- S1 doors - Designed for storage use. Made from flat steel panels they much easier to open and close than traditional shipping container doors, making them ideal for frequent use. They do not compromise on quality or security, and can be complimented with the addition of a door seal as an optional extra.
Compressed door seals - An option for S1 doors, these are attached to the inside of the container door and compress to form a watertight seal when the door is closed. - S2 doors - S2 containers are most popular on building sites and have the advantage of rubber door seals to seal the unit. They can be harder to manoeuvre than our S1 doors.
- S3 doors - At Containers Direct we offer a unique third option which combines the advantages of both types of door. We are lucky to have manufacturing facilities on site and have designed and manufactured a door which is both easy to use and is superior in quality. Please note: for high cube (HC) containers - S3 doors can only have a maximum door entry height of 7ft5in, regardless of the height of the container.
Although the appearance of S3 doors may differ slightly from container to container, they all share these characteristics:- New/once-used
- External rubber door seals
- Waist high handles
- Two locking arms on the right hand door only
- Shoot bolts on the left hand door
- S4 doors - Galvanised steel, padlockable on both ends, 8ft wide roller shutter doors make a great alternative, or addition, to standard storage doors. They come in either manual or electrical options.
Side doors
Our doors can also be positioned in the side of the container. Choose from S1, S3, S4 (roller shutter) and our S5 (personnel door). We also supply extra wide side doors, and multiple sets where size allows. You can have a side door to replace the end door, or in addition to.
Secure, dry storage for over height items
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Testimonials
As a long established and reputable shipping container company, we want to instil confidence in our customers that we can deliver on our promises, and provide high quality products and service.But don't just take our word for it, see for yourself what our past and present clients have to say about Containers Direct.
"Just wanted to say a big thank you for your seamless and professional customer service when looking after me when purchasing my container."Kerry, Salon On The Hill
13th November 2024
order - a Used 20ft Container
"Thank for a seamless supply of our container. Great communication from the office and fantastic helpful delivery chap."Andover Bathroom Collection Ltd
7th November 2024
order - a Used 12ft Container
"Excellent, friendly staff & very easy ordering process. EXCELLENT, thank you!"StairBox
22nd October 2024
order - a Used 40ft Container
"All excellent for me, thanks."Nicholas B Poskitt, Osprey Caravan Park
17th October 2024
order - six Flat Pack Containers
"The container is in situ and it is as new, just perfect. Your driver was amazing and made sure everything was spot on before he left. A company opposite us has four on site and ours makes them look very secondhand indeed. Thanks again. We have already had so really good comments and without doubt, if asked, we will give them your details."Alligator Dynamic Drapes
9th October 2024
order - a New 'once used' 16ft Container
"Friendly, supporting, knowledgeable and kept us up to date."Aurora Severnside
6th September 2024
order - a 4m Flat Pack Containers
Committed to Quality
We are ISOQAR Approved; certified to the ISO standard relating to Quality Management Systems, demonstrating our Company's commitment to quality. We are also members of MakeUK who champion and celebrate British manufacturing and manufacturers, and member of the Container Self Storage and Traders Association; an international organisation representing the interests of Container Self-Storage Operators, Traders and Innovators.
ISO Cert No. 13586-QNS-001
ISO 9001:2015
