The CIMC Taicang 40'HC container (40-foot High Cube container) is a high-capacity shipping solution designed for transporting large, voluminous, or lightweight cargo. Compared with a standard 40GP container, the 40HC shipping container provides an additional height of 305mm, making it ideal for maximizing cargo volume efficiency.
With exterior dimensions of 12192mm (length) × 2438mm (width) × 2896mm (height), the 40 foot HC container is widely used in global logistics, warehousing, and intermodal transport.
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Type | External (L×W×H)(mm) | Internal (L×W×H)(mm) | Max Gross Weight (KG) |
40'GP Container | 12192×2438×2591 | 12032×2352×2393 | 32500 |
Exterior Dimensions
| Measure | Length | Width | Height |
| Millimeters | 12192 | 2438 | 2591 |
| Feet & Inches | 40' 0" | 7' 11.98" | 8' 6.01" |
Interior Dimensions
| Measure | Length | Width | Height |
| Millimeters | 12032 | 2352 | 2393 |
| Feet & Inches | 39' 5.57" | 7' 8.59" | 7' 10.20" |
Weight Capacity
| Measure | Max Gross Weight |
| Kilograms | 32500 |
| Pounds | 71650 |
A 40HC container (40-foot High Cube container) is a type of ISO standard containers with extra vertical space compared to a 40GP unit.
The CIMC Taicang 40 foot high cube shipping container is specifically designed for cargo that requires additional volume rather than weight capacity, making it one of the most efficient solutions for international shipping.
| Type | External | Internal | Max Gross Weight (KG) |
| (L×W×H)(mm) | (L×W×H)(mm) | ||
| 40' HC Soft Open Top Container | 12192×2438×2896 | 12032×2352×2653 | 30480/32500 |
| 40' HC Hard Open Top Container | 12192×2438×2896 | 12032×2352×2612 | 30480 |
| 40' HC CPC Pallet Wide Container | 12192×2462×2896 | 12095×2422×2692 | 34000 |
| 40' HC Pallet Wide Container | 12192×2500×2896 | 12095×2444×2692 | 34000 |
Extra vertical space for high-volume cargo
Strong corten steel structure for long-term durability
ISO standard design for global compatibility
Weather-resistant coating for harsh environments
Efficient loading for palletized and lightweight goods
The CIMC Taicang 40ft HC shipping container is engineered for maximum cargo utilization and global transport reliability.
The 40 foot HC container is widely used across industries due to its high volume capacity:
Large-volume retail goods (apparel, textiles, packaging materials)
Lightweight industrial equipment
Furniture and household goods shipping
Electronics and consumer products
E-commerce and cross-border logistics
Warehousing and long-term storage solutions
| Type | Height | Capacity | Best For |
| 40 ft GP Container | 2591mm | Standard volume | Heavy or balanced cargo |
| 40ft HC Container | 2896mm | Higher volume | Lightweight, bulky cargo |
The 40 high cube shipping container provides approximately 305mm extra height, significantly increasing usable internal volume.
