Container Sizes

These details are for guidance only and do not guarantee availability of any type of container for any particular route. Although the dimensions are representative of the international standards, there can be variations.

Please check with us for size and availability before making any crucial decisions

Dry containers

Dry containers come in several sizes and designs:

• 20' with a payload up to 28.3 metric tons
• 40' - both 8'6" and 9'6" high cube - with a payload up to 30.4 metric tons
• 45' - 9'6" high cube - with a total capacity of 86 cubic metres

Please note there may be slight size variations for some containers, as well as limitations regarding acceptance in certain locations.

Special features of dry containers

• Hangar beams which allow the transport of garments on hangars without futher packing
• An extra high payload and extra door-width versions
• Bull rings and lashing bars to give your cargo added security
• Ventilated containers for crops, such as coffee and cocoa

    
                   
                                         
Dry / Steel Door openings (mm) Internal dimensions (mm) Weight (kg) Volume (m3)
Type Size Width Height Length Width Height to
load line		 Max.
Gross		 Tare Max.
Payload		 Capacity
to load line
20" std 20' x 8' x 8' 6" 2,340 2,274 5,896 2,350 2,385 27,000 2,150 24,850 33
40" std 40' x 8' x 8' 6" 2,339 2,274 12,035 2,350 2,393 32,500 3,700 28,800 67
40" high 40' x 8' x 9' 6" 2,340 2,577 12,035 2,350 2,697 34,000 3,800 30,200 76
45" high 45' x 8' x 9' 6" 2,340 2,585 13,556 2,352 2,697 32,500 4,800 27,820 86
                                         
                   
 
                                         
Dry / Aluminium Door openings (mm) Internal dimensions (mm) Weight (kg) Volume (m3)
Type Size Width Height Length Width Height to
load line		 Max.
Gross		 Tare Max.
Payload		 Capacity
to load line
40" wide door 40' x 8' x 8' 6" 2,343 2,278 12,056 2,347 2,379 32,500 2,790 29,710 67
40" high 40' x 8' x 9' 6" 2,343 2,584 12,056 2,347 2,684 32,500 2,900 29,600 76
45" high 45' x 8' x 9' 6" 2,340 2,584 13,582 2,347 2,696 32,500 3,900 28,600 86
                                         

 

Special features

• Super Cool version maintaining a cargo temperature of -27 degrees C/ -15 degrees F
• Dehumidification system ensuring the optimal humidity inside the container
• Controlled atmosphere providing the optimal conditions, improving quality and shelf life
• Environmentally-friendly CFC free R-134A refrigerant
• Super Freezers capable of maintaining temperatures as low as -60 degrees C/ -76 degrees F

 

                                           
 
                                           
Reefer / Steel Door openings (mm) Internal dimensions (mm) Weight (kg) Volume (m3)  
Type Size Width Height Length Width Height to
load line		 Max.
Gross		 Tare Max.
Payload		 Capacity
to load line		  
20" std 20' x 8' x 8' 6" 2,294 2,201 5,451 2,290 2,156 30,480 2,930 27,550 27,9  
40" high 40' x 8' x 9' 6" 2,278 2,473 11,578 2,280 2,425 34,000 4,500 29,500 64  
 
Reefer / Aluminium Door openings (mm) Internal dimensions (mm) Weight (kg) Volume (m3)  
Type Size Width Height Length Width Height to
load line		 Max.
Gross		 Tare Max.
Payload		 Capacity
to load line		  
20" std 20' x 8' x 8' 6" 2,286 2,188 5,430 2,286 2,155 27,000 2,750 24,250 26,8  
40" std 40' x 8' x 8' 6" 2,294 2,174 11,577 2,294 2,110 32,500 3,900 28,600 56,1  
40" high 40' x 8' x 9' 6" 2,290 2,535 11,577 2,294 2,409 32,500 4,150 28,350 64,1  
 
                                           

 

Special equipment

There are several options for oversized or especially heavy cargo.

20' and 40' flat racks and artificial tweendecks, have fixed or collapsible end-walls. They are suitable for top or side loading and ideal for heavy machinery, pipes, etc.

20' and 40' open-top containers, have removable roof bows and tarpaulin covers.
20' open-top/open-side containers, have removable side grating, top rails, roof bows and door headers. These containers are specially designed for easy stuffing and stripping. They also ensure effective ventilation.

 
                   
   
Flat rack / Steel Internal dimensions (mm) Weight (kg)
Type Size Length Width Height Length between headers Length between corner posts Width between corner posts Gross Tare.
Payload		 Max. payload
20 fixed-corner 20' x 8' x 8' 6" 5,935 2,398 2,327 5,935 5,693 2,106 24,000 2,560 21,440
20 collapsible 20' x 8' x 8' 6" 5,966 2,418 2,286 5,850 5,422 2,058 30,480 2,970 27,510
40 fixed-corner 40' x 8' x 8' 6" 12,080 2,438 2,103 12,080 11,796 2,114 30,480 5,480 25,000
40 open-end 40' x 8' x 9' 6" 12,192 2,230 1,986 11,900 11,710 2,178 45,000 4,500 40,500
40 flush-fold 40' x 8' x 9' 6" 12,178 2,365 1,943 12,058 11,662 2,224 45,000 5,200 39,800
                                       
               
                                 
Flat rack / Steel Internal dimensions (mm) Maximum load (kg) Weight (kg)
Type Size Length Width Concentrated (kg/sq.feet) on mid 10 ft Max. gross Tare Max. payload
40 atd 40'x 8'x 20' 3/8" 12,052 2,438 4,535 12,148 44,440 4,860 39,580
                               
                       
                                                 
Open-tops / Steel Internal dimensions (mm) Door opening (mm) Top opening (mm) Weight (kg) Volume (m3)
Type Size Length Width Height Width Height Length Width Max. gross Tare Max. payload Capacity
20 open-top 20'x 8'x 8'6" 5,919 2,340 2,286 2,286 2,251 5,425 2,223 24,000 2,177 21,823 32
40 open-top 40'x 8'x 8'6" 12,043 2,338 2,272 2,289 2,253 11,622 2,162 30,480 4,300 26,180 64
                                               
                       
                                                 
Open-tops / Aluminium Internal dimensions (mm) Door opening (mm) Top opening (mm) Weight (kg) Volume (m3)
Type Size Length Width Height Width Height Length Width Max. gross Tare Max. payload Capacity
20 open-top 20'x 8'x 8'6" 5,893 2,346 2,353 2,338 2,273 5,488 2,230 30,480 2,250 28,230 32
40 open-top 40'x 8'x 8'6" 12,029 2,348 2,359 2,338 2,275 11,622 2,188 32,500 3,800 28,700 66