Brand New · Double Door · High Cube
Equipped with cargo doors at both ends, this tunnel container allows convenient access from either side for faster, more flexible loading and unloading. The High Cube design provides extra interior height for oversized cargo[reference:8].
EXTERNAL LENGTH
40 ft 12,192 mm
EXTERNAL HEIGHT (HC)
9 ft 6 in 2,896 mm
INTERNAL CAPACITY
Approx. 76 m³ 2,684 cu ft
Typical Technical Specifications
External: 12,192 × 2,438 × 2,896 mm (40ft × 8ft × 9ft 6in)[reference:9]
Internal: Approx. 11,978 × 2,352 × 2,698 mm[reference:10][reference:11]
Door Opening (Each End): Approx. 2,343 × 2,585 mm[reference:12]
Internal Capacity: Approx. 76 CU.M / 2,684 CU.FT[reference:13]
Maximum Gross Weight: 30,480 kg / 67,200 lbs[reference:14]
Tare Weight: Approx. 3,750–4,050 kg / 8,270–8,930 lbs[reference:15][reference:16]
Maximum Payload: Approx. 26,430–26,730 kg / 58,270–58,930 lbs[reference:17][reference:18]
Structure: Corten steel or equivalent weathering steel[reference:19]
Condition: Brand New (One-Trip)[reference:20]
● International shipping and freight transport
● Secure on-site storage for tools, equipment and materials
● Logistics operations requiring dual-end access (tunnel design)
● Construction sites and industrial storage[reference:21]
Dimensions and capacity shown above are typical reference values for a 40ft High Cube Double Door container. Actual dimensions, tare weight, payload, maximum gross weight, condition and CSC validity must be confirmed against the individual container, inspection report, approved technical drawing and CSC plate.
Brand New · Double Door (Tunnel) · ISO & CSC Certified
A brand new 40ft High Cube dry container featuring cargo doors at both ends, also known as a tunnel container. The double-door design allows convenient access from either side, enabling faster loading and unloading, improved cargo flow, and greater operational flexibility[reference:22]. The High Cube (HC) configuration provides an extra 30 cm of interior height compared to standard containers, making it ideal for bulky and oversized cargo[reference:23]. Built from high-strength Corten steel with a marine-grade plywood floor, this container is fully ISO and CSC certified for international shipping[reference:24].
● Type: 40ft High Cube Double Door Container (Tunnel Container)
● Condition: Brand New (One-Trip)[reference:25]
● ISO Code: 45G1[reference:26]
● Certification: ISO 1496-1 · CSC Plated[reference:27]
● Door Configuration: Double doors at both ends (tunnel design)[reference:28]
● Cosmetic Condition: Factory-fresh, no cosmetic wear[reference:29]
● External: 12,192 × 2,438 × 2,896 mm (40ft × 8ft × 9ft 6in)[reference:30]
● Internal: Approx. 11,978 × 2,352 × 2,698 mm[reference:31][reference:32]
● Door Opening (Each End): Approx. 2,343 × 2,585 mm[reference:33]
● Internal Capacity: Approx. 76 CU.M / 2,684 CU.FT[reference:34]
● Reference Maximum Gross: 30,480 kg / 67,200 lbs[reference:35]
● Reference Tare: Approx. 3,750–4,050 kg / 8,270–8,930 lbs[reference:36][reference:37]
● Reference Payload: Approx. 26,430–26,730 kg / 58,270–58,930 lbs[reference:38][reference:39]
● Dual-End Access: Cargo doors at both ends for efficient loading and unloading from either side[reference:40]
● Tunnel Design: Allows drive-through access, ideal for streamlined logistics operations[reference:41]
● Locking Gear: Secure lockable door handles with lockbox on both ends[reference:42]
● Weather Protection: Wind and watertight construction with durable door seals[reference:43]
● International Shipping and Freight Transport[reference:44]
● Secure On-Site Storage for Tools and Equipment
● Logistics and Warehousing Operations
● Construction Sites and Industrial Storage[reference:45]
Photographs and specifications are representative. Actual condition, markings, dimensions, weights and CSC validity must be confirmed for the individual container.
40ft HC Double Door Reference Specifications
| External Dimensions (L × W × H) mm |
12,192 × 2,438 × 2,896 mm (40ft × 8ft × 9ft 6in)[reference:46] |
Internal Dimensions (L × W × H) mm |
Approx. 11,978 × 2,352 × 2,698 mm[reference:47] |
| Door Opening (W × H) mm (Each End) |
Approx. 2,343 × 2,585 mm[reference:48] | Internal Capacity | Approx. 76 CU.M / 2,684 CU.FT[reference:49] |
| Reference Tare Weight | Approx. 3,750–4,050 kg / 8,270–8,930 lbs[reference:50][reference:51] | Reference Max Gross | 30,480 kg / 67,200 lbs[reference:52] |
| Reference Payload | Approx. 26,430–26,730 kg / 58,270–58,930 lbs[reference:53][reference:54] | ISO Code | 45G1[reference:55] |
| Structure | Corten steel[reference:56] | Floor | 28 mm marine-grade plywood |
Reference values only. Actual tare, payload, maximum gross weight and CSC status must be verified from the individual container's CSC plate.
Structural Overview – Double Door Container (Tunnel)
| S/N | Component | Brand New Container Condition Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corner Castings | Serviceable for normal lifting, handling and stacking operations |
| 2 | Door Frames (Both Ends) | Structurally sound; doors open and close correctly |
| 3 | Side and End Panels | Factory-new condition; no dents, scratches or repairs[reference:65] |
| 4 | Roof Panel | Watertight with no leakage; factory-new condition[reference:66] |
| 5 | Door Seals (Both Ends) | Serviceable for wind and watertight protection[reference:67] |
| 6 | Locking Gear | Locking bars, handles and lockboxes operational[reference:68] |
| 7 | Cargo Floor | 28 mm marine-grade plywood; factory-new condition |
| 8 | Understructure | Cross members and supporting structure operationally serviceable |
| 9 | Ventilation | Standard vents installed for airflow and moisture control[reference:69] |
| 10 | CSC / ISO Compliance | Valid CSC plate and ISO 1496-1 certification[reference:70] |
This table describes general brand new double door container condition expectations. Final acceptance is subject to inspection of the individual container.
What is a Double Door (tunnel) container?
A Double Door container, also known as a tunnel container, is a standard dry container equipped with cargo doors at both ends[reference:71]. This design allows convenient access from either side, enabling faster loading and unloading, improved cargo flow, and greater operational flexibility.
What are the advantages of a High Cube Double Door container?
The main advantages include dual-end access for faster loading and unloading, the ability to load from one end and unload from the other (drive-through capability), an extra 30 cm of interior height for bulky cargo[reference:72][reference:73], and greater flexibility for storage and transport applications.
What is the ISO code for a 40ft HC Double Door container?
The 40ft High Cube Double Door container has the ISO code 45G1[reference:74].
What certifications does a new Double Door container have?
New Double Door containers are fully ISO 1496-1 certified and CSC plated, meeting international standards for safe shipping and transport[reference:75]. They are constructed from Corten steel with marine-grade plywood flooring[reference:76].
Can a Double Door container be used for storage?
Yes. Double Door containers are ideal for secure on-site storage of tools, equipment, machinery, building materials, and other goods[reference:77]. The dual-end access makes it easier to organize and retrieve stored items from either end.