What is a Half Height Shipping Container?
Half-height shipping containers, as the name suggests, have the same footprint as general-purpose containers, but are half the height. They are particularly beneficial when transporting or storing remarkably heavy loads given their lower center of gravity and enhanced overall strength. Half-height containers are a popular choice in the mining and mineral industries, being used predominantly for the intermodal transport of ore, mined materials, and other concentrates. They’re also incredibly prevalent options for the transportation of sand, gravel, machinery, and vehicles – and have, more recently, grown in popularity due to their ease of conversion into shipping container pools. The containers are fitted with an empty load and heavy load forklift pockets, so whatever you choose to carry can be transported with ease.
Types and Sizes
The specialized, half-height containers come in one main size, with a few key configurations available. Half-height containers are predominantly constructed using the 20ft footprint. They measure 20ft (6m) in length and 8ft (2.4m) in width. Where they differ is their height. Half-height containers are approximately 4.7ft tall (1.45m). The container walls, given their reduced height, can handle much greater loads than full-height sides. The containers are available solely in open-top format, with no-top, removable hard-top, and soft-top (tarpaulin) configurations available. They are fitted with drainage points and ‘barn doors’ as standard. Furthermore, the internal walls are smooth-lined so the container can be tipped and emptied with ease.
Options: Buy or Hire
Half-height containers are available new or used. We source half-height containers for sale and hire right across the country, striving for next-day dispatch so you can have the container you need, exactly when you need it. Our leasing plans are flexible and commitment-free so whether you need the container for a short or extended period, we can help. To get a quote or find out more about why a half-height container might be the perfect option for you, get in touch with the friendly team at Raquel's Shipping Container Solutions LTD today.
