Before purchasing the most suitable shipping containers for sale, it is recommended that buyers consider their requirements for types, dimensions, sizes, and benefits. A correct understanding of the containers’ features is also critical to get the best out of the containers. A 45 ft High Cube (HC) stands out among its other counterparts for these three aspects below:
3 Outstanding Aspects of 45 ft High Cube (HC) Shipping Containers
I. 45 ft High Cube Shipping Containers
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Specifications and Load Capacity
The 45 ft HC container comes with longer and taller exterior dimensions: 45 ft long, 8 ft wide, and 9.5 ft high, making it one of the largest high cube shipping containers for sale in Tradecorp.
Just like other standard HC containers, the 45 ft HC has an extra head of one foot high. It is composed of Corten steel with outstanding corrosion-resistant characteristics.
Tradecorp’s 45 ft HC containers are suitable for manufacturers, wholesalers, and shippers considering their ample space which provides bigger storage for the transported goods. Hence, these units also effectively reduce shipping costs.
In its entirety, a 45 ft HC shipping container carries a maximum internal volume of 2,700 cubic feet, 32,480 kg (71.61 lb) gross weight, and 27,605 kg (61.18 lb) net load weight.
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Features
Tradecorp’s 45 ft HC containers comply with ISO standards, making their qualities guaranteed, and can be used for international shipping. They also have robust and durable frames, walls, doors, and interiors. These features add the element of reliability while minimizing potential damage to the containers.
The brand new 45 ft HC containers come with an active CSC plate, making them safe for international shipments. The validity of a CSC plate lasts for five years and can be renewed once it is due.
The 45 ft HC containers come with plywood flooring, forklift pockets, lashing rings, and a secure lock box. Equipped with these key features, the 45 HC containers are the ideal solution for shipping various commodities.
Other than the aforementioned features, the units are also can be modified. Some possible modifications and customization are custom paint, flooring, easy-open doors, more vents, handle adjustment, heavy-duty shelving, electrical fit-out, etc.
New or used 45 ft HC shipping containers for sale can withstand external damage including extreme weather conditions, corrosive sea spray, and rodent. That makes them long-lasting. What’s more, the secure lock box protects cargo from vandals and theft.
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Pros and Cons
Pros
- The units can store and transport more goods inside by providing more storage room. If they are re-purposed to other functional units like an office or house, they will provide more space for the wiring and plumbing process in a container house.
- Consequently, a container of this size and type will make an excellent housing building block while being convenient to live in. Moreover, a 45 ft HC container is suitable for both transporting and storing dry products in bulk.
- More loading capacity means higher transportation efficiency and lower operational costs – why pay more to ship two containers when you can load more capacity inside one container? (The max weight load of a 45 ft HC container is similar to that of a 40ft high cube container. Therefore this unit is the ideal carrier for bulky with relatively light weight.
- Bigger storage space means increases in the cost-effectiveness of the shipping process.
- A 45 ft HC container can carry cargo in large capacity if the cargo is packed in a single box. Then, why should the cargo be packed in two boxes adding more shipping costs? That is simply common sense.
- A 45 ft HC container is suitable on-site storage for equipment and machinery.
Cons
- As they provide more space, 45 ft HC containers also come with higher prices.
- Due to the bigger size, it costs more to transport a 45 ft HC container, let alone the possible obstructions along the way like low-lying bridges and power lines.
- Additionally, a 45 ft HC requires more materials in its manufacturing process; thus the production of a single container of this size is more costly.
Conclusion:
The 45 ft HC shipping containers for sale are the ideal solution for transporting goods in bulk, thanks to their longer, and taller dimensions. Not only are they the ideal carrier for bulky commodities, the 45 ft HC containers offer various application benefits. One of the examples is providing more space for containerized houses.
To buy a 45 ft HC container for sale, please fill in the quote on our web form. Our team of experts will help you to find the right container that works for you.
