Question
A 40ft shipping container is 8ft 6in (2.59 m) tall externally, with 2.39 m internal headroom. The 40ft High Cube is 9ft 6in (2.89 m) tall externally, with 2.69 m internal headroom. Length and width match the standard 40ft. The High Cube is the most common 40ft type in modern shipping.
Did you know?
Most people expect a 40ft container to be taller than a 20ft container. In fact, standard versions share the same height. The difference is length, which allows global handling equipment to work with both sizes in exactly the same way. 
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