20FußHighCube

20FußHighCube is a 20-foot high-cube shipping container used in international freight and storage. It is the taller variant of the standard 20-foot container, designed to provide more interior space without increasing its length.

Dimensions and capacity: The external dimensions follow ISO standards: length 6.058 meters, width 2.438 meters, and external height about 2.896 meters (9 feet 6 inches). The interior height is around 2.59 meters, yielding a cargo volume near 37 cubic meters, compared with about 33 cubic meters for a standard 20-foot container. The base floor area remains the same, allowing palletized loads. Weight ratings follow ISO 668; maximum gross weight is typically in the range of 24 to 30 metric tonnes depending on the specific model and construction. Exact specifications vary by manufacturer and model.

Design and use: Most 20FußHighCube containers are dry cargo containers designed for intermodal handling and stacking. They use standard corner castings, doors, and floor construction, with the main difference being height. They are commonly used for goods that benefit from extra vertical space, such as textiles, electronics, consumer goods, and certain types of machinery, as well as for temporary storage on ships, trains, and trucks.

History and context: The high-cube concept emerged in the late 1980s as containerized trade expanded, providing more volume without increasing length. Today, 20-foot high-cube containers are widely available from manufacturers and rental fleets and are often preferred when additional volume is essential.

See also: ISO 668, intermodal container, 20-foot standard container, high-cube 40-foot container.