Maximum capacity meets top-loading convenience with our New 45ft High Cube Open Top Shipping Container. Built to ISO standard specifications from corrosion-resistant Corten steel, this heavy-duty unit is engineered for machinery, timber, and oversized industrial freight that cannot be loaded through standard end doors. Features a heavy-duty TIR-approved removable tarpaulin cover, removable top rear header bar for crane loading, and a full CSC plate for international intermodal transport. Delivered site-ready across the UK.
£8,300.00
Estimated Arrival 5-15 Business Days
– Delivered nationwide from our yard in Wolverhampton.
– 30 days return policy
When cargo dimensions exceed standard side or end-door limits, the New 45ft High Cube Open Top Shipping Container provides the ultimate loading flexibility. Designed for top-loading via overhead crane or tall forklift, this single-trip (new) container eliminates the hassle of cramming awkward industrial equipment into standard dry vans.
The 9ft 6in High Cube profile offers an extra foot of vertical clearance over standard 8ft 6in containers, granting a massive 85.7 m³ (3,026 cu. ft.) internal volumetric capacity—ideal for long steel pipes, heavy industrial machinery, scrap metal, timber, and site equipment.
| Specification Feature | External Dimensions | Internal Cavity Dimensions | Door / Top Opening Dimensions |
| Length | 45 ft 0 in (13.716 m) | 44 ft 4 in (13.513 m) | — |
| Width | 8 ft 0 in (2.438 m) | 7 ft 8 in (2.344 m) | Door Width: 7 ft 8 in (2.340 m) |
| Height | 9 ft 6 in (2.896 m) | 8 ft 10 in (2.698 m) | Door Height: 8 ft 5 in (2.585 m) |
| Top Roof Opening | — | — |
Opening Length: 43 ft 5 in (13.238 m)
Opening Width: 7 ft 4 in (2.230 m) |
| Tare Weight (Empty) | ~5,200 kg – 5,600 kg | — | — |
| Max Gross Payload | ~28,400 kg – 30,480 kg | — | — |
| Cubic Capacity | 85.7 m³ (3,026 cu. ft.) | — | — |
| Floor Type | 28mm Marine-Grade Plywood (Rot & Moisture Treated) | — | — |
| Roof Cover | Heavy-Duty PVC Tarpaulin with Steel Support Bows & TIR Cable | — | — |
TIR-Approved PVC Tarpaulin: Supplied with a weatherproof, reinforced PVC tarp complete with lashing rings and a security cable for international customs compliance.
Removable Steel Roof Bows: Transverse steel bows support the tarp to prevent water pooling while maintaining structural rigidity during transit.
Unobstructed Crane Clearance: The top rear door header swings out or unbolts completely, allowing cranes to slide long machinery straight into the container without hitting the upper frame.
Built from anti-corrosive Corten steel with corrugated wall panels and a heavy-duty understructure capable of bearing extreme floor loads.
Fitted with a 28mm marine-grade plywood floor, sealed against moisture, rot, and pest intrusion.
Supplied with a valid CSC Plate (Container Safety Convention) for immediate integration into maritime shipping, rail freight, and road transport networks across the UK and internationally.
Delivering a 45ft unit requires proper site planning due to the extra length over standard 20ft and 40ft units.
Delivery Vehicle: Transported via skeletal trailer, flatbed, or HIAB crane truck depending on site offloading capabilities.
Ground Clearance & Turning Radius: Requires a minimum of 100 ft (30 m) straight-line clearance for truck positioning and turning.
Hardstanding Foundation: Must be positioned on a level, hard-standing concrete or compacted gravel base at four corner castings to ensure doors align smoothly.
A 45ft High Cube open top container stands at 9ft 6in tall (1 foot taller than standard 8ft 6in containers) and is 5ft longer than standard 40ft units. This yields an increased cubic capacity of 85.7 m³, allowing for higher and longer top-loaded cargo.
Cargo is loaded through the open top using an overhead crane or crab crane once the PVC tarpaulin and roof bows are removed. The rear top door header bar also swings open or unbolts, allowing long equipment to be driven or slid inside.
Yes. All new 45ft High Cube open top containers from Shipping Storage Containers UK come with a valid CSC plate and meet full ISO intermodal standards for road, rail, and sea freight.
