Shipping container 40’ High Cube IICL Mladá Boleslav, HZKU 608 557-8

If you are looking for a robust and versatile solution for storage or transport, our 40-foot (12.2-meter) High Cube shipping container is the ideal choice. This IICL-quality container will impress you not only with its durability, but also with its high utility value. Thanks to its greater height compared to standard containers, it offers a spacious interior that will meet any demanding use. Shipping of the container to Mladá Boleslav and elsewhere in the Czech Republic is free of charge!

Technical parameters and capacity 40’

The 40′ High Cube shipping container has standard dimensions that make it universally applicable:

• External length: 12,192 mm
• External width: 2,438 mm
• External height: 2,890 mm
• Internal length: 12,040 mm
• Internal width: 2,345 mm
• Internal height: 2,690 mm

The container’s load capacity is an impressive 26,580 kg, the total weight including the empty container (tare) reaches 30,480 kg. Thanks to its volume of 76.4 m³, it offers enough space even for bulky cargo. The container’s floor is made of solid wood, which ensures stability and durability. The dimensions are approximate and may always vary slightly depending on the manufacturer.

Precise design and unique design

The container is painted in the elegant and timeless color RAL 5013, known as cobalt blue. This color looks professional, modern and at the same time weatherproof. Its deep, dark blue shade with a touch of gray perfectly matches the industrial character of the container, making it not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing.

Shipping container is suitable for railway needs

Shipping containers are widely used in various industrial and transport sectors, and rail transport is no exception. Thanks to their versatility, durable construction and easy handling, containers are an ideal choice for the railway sector, whether for storage, transport or other specific purposes.

Use of containers in rail transport

Shipping containers are used in rail transport mainly for the transport of goods and materials. Thanks to their standardized dimensions, the containers can be easily loaded onto train cars, which ensures fast handling and efficient logistics. The containers are designed to withstand extreme conditions, which is ideal for long distances and changeable weather during transport.

Storage of goods and materials

Railway transport often requires temporary or long-term storage facilities. Shipping containers provide safe and dry storage for various types of goods – from spare parts and equipment to materials used in railway operations, such as rails, fasteners or mechanical tools. Thanks to the watertight construction and strength of the steel walls, the containers are also suitable for storing sensitive materials.

What can be stored in a shipping container?

In the railway sector, containers can store almost anything that does not require a special temperature regime. Typical examples include:

• spare parts for locomotives and wagons,
• fuels and lubricants,
• office equipment needed for railway station management,
• materials for track maintenance (e.g. stones, gravel, wood),
• protective equipment for railway workers.

Capacity of a 40-foot High Cube container

The 40-foot High Cube container (HC) offers greater internal height than standard containers, making it a convenient choice for the railway sector. With a volume of approximately 76 m³ and a load capacity of up to 28 tonnes, it can accommodate a large amount of material. For example, it can store hundreds of spare parts, dozens of fuel drums or bulk materials such as gravel or sand.

Container conversions in the railway sector

Shipping containers can be easily converted for various purposes, making them an extremely flexible solution. In the railway sector, containers can be converted into:

• mobile workshops for locomotive and wagon repairs,

• storage areas with shelves and racks,

• office units for administrative staff,

• staff facilities – such as changing rooms, break rooms or sanitary facilities,

• technical rooms for storing special equipment such as measuring instruments or diagnostic tools.

Who is a shipping container suitable for?

Shipping containers are the ideal choice for railway companies looking for a practical and affordable solution for storage or operational facilities. They will also be appreciated by construction companies involved in the maintenance and construction of railway lines, or logistics companies using rail transport to transport goods.

Other possible uses in the railway sector

Containers can also serve as temporary storage during track reconstruction or as mobile information centers, for example during larger railway projects. Thanks to their durability and easy transport, they can be quickly moved to where they are currently needed.

Advantages of shipping containers for railways

The main advantages include:

• durability and safety – containers protect goods and materials from weather conditions and theft,
• mobility – easy transportation on train cars,
• versatility – wide possibilities for modification and conversion,
• long service life – high-quality steel construction guarantees a long period of use,
• quick installation – containers can be quickly placed and put into use.

Mobility and flexibility

One of the biggest advantages of shipping containers is their mobility. They are easily moved along the railway, so they can be used in different places according to current needs. In addition, they can be equipped with wheels or special chassis, which makes handling easier even outside the railway lines.

Recommendations and ideas

Shipping containers are a great solution not only for the railway sector, but also for other sectors of logistics and transport. If you need storage space, a mobile workshop or facilities for employees, a container is the ideal choice. For railway companies, we recommend considering the possibility of installing solar panels on the roof of the container, which will allow you to create energy-self-sufficient units.

Shipping containers thus represent an effective, flexible and long-term profitable solution for the needs of the railway sector. Whether you need storage space, a mobile office or technical facilities, a container will provide you with everything you are looking for.

Free transport to Mladá Boleslav and elsewhere in the Czech Republic

When purchasing a container, we offer you completely free transport throughout the Czech Republic, including Mladá Boleslav. Transport outside the Czech Republic is possible by individual agreement depending on the location. A crane is required to unload the container, which the customer provides. However, loading the container at the depot is already included in the price.

Are you thinking about further use? The container can be converted into living spaces, ecological facilities or technical rooms. Thanks to its robustness and high-quality design, it will serve you for many years.

Get inspired and discover all the possibilities that this 40′ High Cube container offers!