40-Foot Container (High Cube)
Containers & Logistics

40-Foot Container (High Cube)

Double the space: for large homes or furniture combined with a vehicle.

The 40-foot container — and its High Cube version, with extra height — doubles the capacity of the 20-footer and is the natural choice for moving large homes. It also lets you combine your entire household with a vehicle in a single shipment, optimizing costs.

We coordinate your door-to-door international shipment with professional loading to make the most of every inch.

40-foot vs. 40 High Cube

Both have the same floor space; the High Cube adds extra height, ideal for tall furniture or for stacking more volume. We'll recommend the best variant for your load.

40-foot vs. 40 High Cube

Full household or furniture plus a car

It's the preferred choice for homes with three or more bedrooms. If you'd also like to bring your vehicle, it fits alongside your household goods, properly secured, so you avoid paying for two separate shipments.

How much really fits in a 40-foot container

The 40-foot container offers about 67 cubic meters of usable volume — nearly double the 20-footer. The High Cube variant adds close to 30 cm of extra height, useful for tall furniture, large appliances, or stacking more cargo safely.

As a reference, it comfortably holds the furnishings of a three- or four-bedroom home. And if you have space to spare, it's the ideal moment to include a vehicle and save on a separate shipment.

How much really fits in a 40-foot container

The most cost-efficient container per cubic meter

Here's a golden rule of logistics: the larger the volume, the lower the cost per cubic meter. A well-loaded 40-foot container usually offers the best value per unit of space, as long as you actually fill it.

Our professional loading squeezes every inch out of the container so your investment goes further, without empty space driving up the cost.

Why choose PIM

Service advantages

Maximum capacity

Double the space for large homes.

Household plus vehicle

Combine your move with a car in a single shipment.

High Cube

Extra height for tall furniture and more volume.

Better cost per m³

The larger the volume, the lower the unit cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 40-foot container (high cube).

When you're moving a home with three or more bedrooms, or if you want to combine your household goods with a vehicle. The 40 High Cube adds extra height to make even better use of the space.

Yes. In a 40-foot container it's common to load the vehicle alongside your household goods, secured and separated, saving you an additional shipment.

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