40 Feet High
Cube Container
Double the capacity of a 20ft unit. Built for high-volume cold chain operations across food distribution, pharmaceutical logistics, and offshore catering in UAE.
Used by supermarket distributors, frozen food importers, pharma cold chain operators, and offshore catering contractors near Jebel Ali Port, Dubai Industrial City, KIZAD Abu Dhabi, and Hamriyah Free Zone Sharjah.
Extra Height 9.5ft
High-volume
tall cargo
UAE Wide Delivery
Large-Scale Extra Height Container Built for UAE Operations
The 40-foot high cube container gives you double the floor area of a 20ft high cube and one full foot of extra height compared to a standard 40ft unit. For businesses that handle large cargo volumes, build multi-room modular structures, or need long-span site facilities, the 40ft high cube is the right choice.
Large conversion fabricators in Al Quoz Industrial Area 3 and 4 use the 40ft high cube as the base unit for multi-room site offices, large cafeterias, welfare complexes, and double-end-door storage builds. The 12-metre internal length creates a usable floor area of over 27 m² enough for a full office fit-out with reception, workstations, and a meeting area inside a single unit.
Exporters handling furniture, tall industrial machinery, and oversized retail fixtures through Jebel Ali Port (JAFZA) and Khalifa Port Abu Dhabi choose the 40ft high cube when cargo height exceeds the standard 40ft door opening. The extra internal height of 2.70m handles most commercial and industrial loads in a single container without overhang surcharges.
Conversion Market: The 40ft high cube is the standard base unit for large modular builds across the UAE. Fabricators in Al Quoz and Sharjah Industrial Area 12 report that the 40ft high cube accounts for the majority of multi-room office complex, large cafeteria, and welfare unit projects, where the 20ft size requires too many joined units to achieve the same floor area. See Momentum's completed Office Complex (23 Containers) and Twin Office Unit at RAK Airport for reference.
Momentum Containers stocks 40ft high cube containers at the Sharjah Inland Container Depot (SICD), off Emirates Road near Industrial Area 1. New, one-trip, and graded used units are available for sale and rental across all seven Emirates.
Every unit is inspected before dispatch. Cargo-worthy units carry a valid CSC plate. A written condition report is supplied with each delivery covering floor, door seals, roof, and structural integrity.
How 40ft High Cube Containers Are Constructed
ISO 668 certified, built for UAE road, port, and site operations
High-Tensile Corten Steel Frame
The main frame, floor crossmembers, and corner posts are welded from high-tensile Corten steel to ISO 1161 corner casting specification. Stacking loads reach up to 192,000 kg — the standard requirement for all UAE port terminals including Jebel Ali, Khalifa, and Hamriyah. The longer 40ft frame maintains full structural rigidity under stacking without additional bracing.
Corrugated Steel Side and Roof Panels
Corrugated Corten steel panels run the full 12-metre length of both side walls and across the roof. The corrugation pattern adds rigidity across the span without extra weight. Marine-grade anti-corrosion coating protects the exterior, essential for units stored or operating near Jebel Ali Port, Hamriyah Port Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi coastal industrial zones with sustained salt-air exposure.
28mm Marine Plywood Floor on Steel Crossmembers
A 28mm marine plywood floor spans the full container length on steel crossmembers at standard forklift pocket intervals of 950mm and 2,050mm. It handles point loads from forklift tyres, pallet jacks, and internal partition footings for conversion builds. The floor surface meets food-grade and general cargo hygiene standards.
Industries Driving Demand for 40ft High Cube Containers in UAE
Large conversions, bulk tall cargo, and long-span site facilities across UAE
Large Modular and Conversion Builds
Fabricators in Al Quoz Industrial Area and Sharjah Industrial Area 12 use the 40ft high cube for multi-room site offices, large cafeterias, welfare complexes, and accommodation units. The 12-metre length allows a full-room-layout build, reception, offices, corridor, and utility room, inside a single container without joining multiple units.
High-Volume Industrial Storage
Businesses in Dubai Industrial Park, KIZAD Abu Dhabi, and Hamriyah Free Zone use 40ft high cube containers for stacked industrial inventory, tall racking systems, and bulk stock that exceeds standard container door height. The unit arrives ready to use, no building permit, no foundations required.
Large Site Offices and Welfare Units
Main contractors on major UAE infrastructure projects along Emirates Road (E611), Al Khail Road, and Abu Dhabi's strategic road network use converted 40ft high cube units as full site offices with HVAC, suspended ceilings, and partitioned rooms. The 2.70m internal height delivers the finished ceiling height workers expect in a proper office environment.
Offshore and Remote Camp Facilities
Camp management contractors supplying ADNOC projects and remote construction sites use 40ft high cube units as the base for large accommodation and welfare conversions. The long span creates bunk rooms, changing facilities, and recreation spaces in a single structural unit, reducing the number of containers needed and cutting foundation costs.
Retail and F&B Pop-Up Venues
Large food and beverage operators near La Mer Dubai, The Beach JBR, and Corniche Abu Dhabi use 40ft high cube containers for full-size restaurant and coffee shop concepts. The extra length and height allow a complete kitchen, service counter, and seating area inside a single container structure.
Bulk Tall Cargo Export
Exporters moving furniture, tall industrial machinery, vehicle parts, and high-stacked retail goods through Jebel Ali Port, JAFZA, and Khalifa Port use the 40ft high cube when standard 40ft door height is insufficient. The extra 31cm of internal height eliminates overhang surcharges on most commercial loads, making it a preferred choice for high-volume cargo transport across the UAE and GCC markets.