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53HC -53ft High Cube Brand New Shipping Container high quality dry shipping container
Brand New · High Cube · North American Domestic
53ft HC High Cube Container
The largest standard dry container in North American intermodal service, offering approximately 60% more volume than a 40ft High Cube container[reference:9]. The 102-inch wide design accommodates two standard US pallets side by side for maximum cargo efficiency[reference:10]. Fully ISO and CSC certified.
EXTERNAL LENGTH
53 ft 16,154 mm
EXTERNAL WIDTH
8 ft 6 in 2,591 mm
INTERNAL CAPACITY
Approx. 108.5 m³ 3,830 cu ft
Typical Technical Specifications
Maximum volume for high-density cargo
Dimensions and Openings
External: 16,154 × 2,591 × 2,908 mm (53ft × 8ft 6in × 9ft 6in)[reference:11][reference:12]
Internal: Approx. 15,994 × 2,505 × 2,781 mm[reference:13]
Door Opening: Approx. 2,480 × 2,700 mm[reference:14]
Internal Capacity: Approx. 108.5 CBM / 3,830 CU.FT[reference:15][reference:16]
Weight and Construction
Maximum Gross Weight: Refer to individual CSC plate[reference:17]
Tare Weight: Refer to individual CSC plate[reference:18]
Maximum Payload: Maximum gross weight minus tare weight
Structure: Corten steel or equivalent weathering steel[reference:19]
Condition: Brand New
Typical Applications
● US domestic intermodal freight transport (road + rail)[reference:20]
● High-volume retail and e-commerce logistics
● Large building materials and industrial equipment[reference:21]
● Permanent storage solutions for high-volume requirements[reference:22]
Dimensions and capacity shown above are typical reference values for a 53ft High Cube 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.
Technical Specifications
53ft HC High Cube Container
Brand New · High Cube · ISO & CSC Certified
A brand new 53ft High Cube container — the largest standard dry container in North American intermodal service[reference:23]. Featuring a 102-inch wide design (8ft 6in), this domestic container is 6 inches wider than standard international containers, allowing two standard US pallets (48"×40") to be loaded side by side[reference:24]. Offering approximately 108.5 m³ of cubic capacity — about 60% more volume than a 40ft High Cube container[reference:25]. Built from high-strength Corten steel with a 28mm marine-grade plywood floor, fully ISO and CSC certified for domestic intermodal transport. Designed for maximum volume efficiency in North American logistics, retail distribution, and industrial storage.
General
● Type: 53ft High Cube Dry Container (53HC)
● Condition: Brand New
● Certification: ISO 668:2013 · CSC Plated[reference:26]
● Door Configuration: Standard double rear cargo doors[reference:27]
● Region: North American domestic — road and rail intermodal[reference:28]
● Cosmetic Condition: Factory-fresh, no cosmetic wear
Typical Dimensions and Capacity
● External: 16,154 × 2,591 × 2,908 mm (53ft × 8ft 6in × 9ft 6in)[reference:29][reference:30]
● Internal: Approx. 15,994 × 2,505 × 2,781 mm[reference:31]
● Door Opening: Approx. 2,480 × 2,700 mm[reference:32]
● Internal Capacity: Approx. 108.5 CU.M / 3,830 CU.FT[reference:33][reference:34]
Reference Weight
● Reference Maximum Gross: Refer to individual CSC plate[reference:35]
● Reference Tare: Refer to individual CSC plate[reference:36]
● Reference Payload: Maximum gross weight minus tare weight
53HC Features
● Maximum Volume: Largest standard dry container — approx. 60% more volume than 40ft HC[reference:37]
● Pallet-Wide Design: 102-inch width accommodates two US pallets side by side[reference:38]
● Intermodal Ready: Equipped with twist locks and lashing rings for road/rail transport[reference:39]
● Stackable: Reinforced for multi-layer stacking to maximize transport efficiency[reference:40]
Applications
● US Domestic Intermodal Freight Transport (Road + Rail)[reference:41]
● High-Volume Retail and E-Commerce Logistics
● Large Building Materials and Industrial Equipment[reference:42]
● Permanent Storage Solutions for High-Volume Requirements[reference:43]
Photographs and specifications are representative. Actual condition, markings, dimensions, weights and CSC validity must be confirmed for the individual container.
Product description
53ft HC Reference Specifications
| External Dimensions (L × W × H) mm |
16,154 × 2,591 × 2,908 mm (53ft × 8ft 6in × 9ft 6in)[reference:44][reference:45] |
Internal Dimensions (L × W × H) mm |
Approx. 15,994 × 2,505 × 2,781 mm[reference:46] |
| Door Opening (W × H) mm |
Approx. 2,480 × 2,700 mm[reference:47] | Internal Capacity | Approx. 108.5 CU.M / 3,830 CU.FT[reference:48][reference:49] |
| Reference Tare Weight | Refer to individual CSC plate[reference:50] | Reference Max Gross | Refer to individual CSC plate[reference:51] |
| Reference Payload | Max gross weight minus tare weight | Certification | ISO 668:2013 · CSC Plated[reference:52] |
| Structure | Corten steel[reference:53] | 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.
Materials List
Structural Overview – 53ft High Cube Container
| S/N | Component | Brand New Container Condition Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corner Castings | Serviceable for normal lifting, handling and stacking operations |
| 2 | Corner Posts | Structurally serviceable; factory-new condition |
| 3 | Side and End Panels | Factory-new condition; no dents, scratches or repairs |
| 4 | Roof Panel | Watertight with no leakage; factory-new condition |
| 5 | Door Seals | Serviceable for wind and watertight protection |
| 6 | Cargo Doors | Operational and capable of closing and securing correctly |
| 7 | Locking Gear | Locking bars, handles and retainers remain operational |
| 8 | Cargo Floor | 28 mm marine-grade plywood; factory-new condition |
| 9 | Understructure | Cross members and supporting structure operationally serviceable |
| 10 | CSC / ISO Compliance | Valid CSC plate and ISO 668:2013 certification[reference:59] |
This table describes general brand new container condition expectations. Final acceptance is subject to inspection of the individual container.
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FAQ
What is a 53ft High Cube container?
A 53ft High Cube (53HC) container is the largest standard dry container in North American intermodal service, measuring 53 feet in length with 9ft 6in height[reference:60]. It offers approximately 108.5 m³ of cubic capacity — about 60% more than a 40ft High Cube container[reference:61]. The 102-inch wide design allows two standard US pallets to be loaded side by side[reference:62].
Is a 53ft container suitable for international shipping?
No. 53ft containers are designed for North American domestic intermodal transport (road and rail) and are not used for international ocean shipping[reference:63][reference:64]. They are 6 inches wider than international ISO containers and are primarily used in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
How many pallets fit in a 53ft container?
A 53ft container can typically accommodate 26 to 30 standard pallets, depending on pallet size and loading configuration[reference:65][reference:66]. The 102-inch width allows two US pallets (48"×40") to be placed side by side.
What certifications does a 53HC container have?
New 53HC containers are ISO 668:2013 certified and CSC plated, meeting international standards for safe intermodal transport[reference:67]. They are constructed from Corten steel with marine-grade plywood flooring and are equipped with twist locks and lashing rings for road/rail transport[reference:68].
What are typical applications for a 53HC container?
53HC containers are ideal for US domestic intermodal freight transport (road and rail), high-volume retail and e-commerce logistics, large building materials and industrial equipment, and permanent storage solutions for high-volume requirements[reference:69][reference:70].
