Container Information
20′ and 40′ dry containers are manufactured from either aluminium or steel. They are suitable for most types of cargo. Aluminium containers have a slightly larger payload than steel, and steel containers have a slightly larger internal cube.
Specific dimensions and capacity may vary depending on the container manufacturer, the age of the container as well as the container-owner. The specifications listed below are however representative and characteristics.
| Taraweight | Payload Capacity | Cubic Capacity | Internal Length | Internal Width | Internal Height | Door Opening Width | Door Opening Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2300 kg | 28180 kg | 33.2 m³ | 5.9 m | 2.35 m | 2.39 m | 2.34 m | 2.28 m |
| 5,071.5 lbs | 62136.9 lbs | 1172 cu ft | 19.4 m | 7.7 ft | 7.9 ft | 7.7 ft | 7.5 ft |
20′ and 40′ dry containers are manufactured from either aluminium or steel. They are suitable for most types of cargo. Aluminium containers have a slightly larger payload than steel, and steel containers have a slightly larger internal cube.
Specific dimensions and capacity may vary depending on the container manufacturer, the age of the container as well as the container-owner. The specifications listed below are however representative and characteristics.
| Taraweight | Payload Capacity | Cubic Capacity | Internal Length | Internal Width | Internal Height | Door Opening Width | Door Opening Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3750 kg | 26750 kg | 67.7 m³ | 12.03 m | 2.35 m | 2.39 m | 2.34 m | 2.28 m |
| 8268.8 lbs | 52368 lbs | 2389 cu ft | 39.5 ft | 7.7 ft | 7.9 ft | 7.7 ft | 7.5 ft |
Flatracks are especially suited for heavy loads or cargo that needs loading from the top or sides, such as pipes and machinery. You will find collapsible and non-collapsible containers with or without walls. They are manufactured from steel and flatrack containers come in 20′ and 40′ sizes.
Specific dimensions and capacity may vary depending on the container manufacturer, the age of the container as well as the container-owner. The specifications listed below are however representative and characteristics.
| Taraweight | Payload Capacity | Cubic Capacity | Internal Length | Internal Width | Internal Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2360 kg | 30140 kg | 32.7 m³ | 5.94 m | 2.35 m | 2.35 m |
| 5203.8 lbs | 66458.7 lbs | 1154.3 cu ft | 19.5 ft | 7.7 ft | 7.7 ft |
Flatracks are especially suited for heavy loads or cargo that needs loading from the top or sides, such as pipes and machinery. You will find collapsible and non-collapsible containers with or without walls. They are manufactured from steel and flatrack containers come in 20′ and 40′ sizes.
Specific dimensions and capacity may vary depending on the container manufacturer, the age of the container as well as the container-owner. The specifications listed below are however representative and characteristics.
| Taraweight | Payload Capacity | Cubic Capacity | Internal Length | Internal Width | Internal Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5000 kg | 40000 kg | 62.2 m³ | 12.13 m | 2.40 m | 2.14 m |
| 11025 lbs | 88200 lbs | 2195.7 cu ft | 39.8 ft | 7.9 ft | 7 ft |
Garments on Hanger (GOH) containers give customers the option of using a string or bar system or a combination of both. The containers allow increased flexibility, greater load internal capacity and savings on transportation and handling cost. Garmentainers are available in 20’ and 40’ sizes.
Specific dimensions and capacity may vary depending on the container manufacturer, the age of the container as well as the container-owner. The specifications listed below are however representative and characteristics.
| Taraweight | Payload Capacity | Cubic Capacity | Internal Length | Internal Width | Internal Height | Door Opening Width | Door Opening Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2300 kg | 28180 kg | 33.2 m³ | 5.9 m | 2.35 m | 2.39 m | 2.34 m | 2.28 m |
| 5071.5 lbs | 62136.9 lbs | 1172 cu ft | 19.4 ft | 7.7 ft | 7.9 ft | 7.7 ft | 7.5 ft |
Garments on Hanger (GOH) containers give customers the option of using a string or bar system or a combination of both. The containers allow increased flexibility, greater load internal capacity and savings on transportation and handling cost. Garmentainers are available in 20’ and 40’ sizes.
Specific dimensions and capacity may vary depending on the container manufacturer, the age of the container as well as the container-owner. The specifications listed below are however representative and characteristics.
| Taraweight | Payload Capacity | Cubic Capacity | Internal Length | Internal Width | Internal Height | Door Opening Width | Door Opening Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3750 kg | 28750 kg | 67.7 m³ | 12.03 m | 2.35 m | 2.39 m | 2.34 m | 2.28 m |
| 8268.8 lbs | 63393.8 lbs | 2389.8 cu ft | 36.5 ft | 7.7 ft | 7.9 ft | 7.7 ft | 7.5 ft |
With high cube containers, you gain an extra foot in height compared with dry containers. The high cube containers are ideal for light, voluminous or bulky cargo. These extra volume containers come in 40’ and 45’ sizes in steel and aluminium.
Specific dimensions and capacity may vary depending on the container manufacturer, the age of the container as well as the container-owner. The specifications listed below are however representative and characteristics.
| Taraweight | Payload Capacity | Cubic Capacity | Internal Length | Internal Width | Internal Height | Door Opening Width | Door Opening Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3940 kg | 28560 kg | 76.4 m³ | 12.03 m | 2.35 m | 2.70 m | 2.34 m | 2.58 m |
| 8687.7 lbs | 62974.8 lbs | 2696.9 cu ft | 39.5 ft | 7.7 ft | 8.9 ft | 7.7 ft | 8.5 ft |
With high cube containers, you gain an extra foot in height compared with dry containers. The high cube containers are ideal for light, voluminous or bulky cargo. These extra volume containers come in 40’ and 45’ sizes in steel and aluminium.
Specific dimensions and capacity may vary depending on the container manufacturer, the age of the container as well as the container-owner. The specifications listed below are however representative and characteristics.
| Taraweight | Payload Capacity | Cubic Capacity | Internal Length | Internal Width | Internal Height | Door Opening Width | Door Opening Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4820 kg | 27860 kg | 86.0 m³ | 13.56 m | 2.35 m | 2.70 m | 2.34 m | 2.28 m |
| 10628.1 lbs | 61431.3 lbs | 3035.8 cu ft | 44.5 ft | 7.7 ft | 8.9 ft | 7.7 ft | 7.5 ft |
Refrigerated Containers (= Reefer Containers) are used for the carriage of the goods requiring controlled temperature in transit, such as fruit, vegetables and diary products and meat. It is fitted with a refrigeration unit which is connected to the carrying ship’s electrical power supply.
Specific dimensions and capacity may vary depending on the container manufacturer, the age of the container as well as the container-owner. The specifications listed below are however representative and characteristics.
| Taraweight | Payload Capacity | Cubic Capacity | Internal Length | Internal Width | Internal Height | Door Opening Width | Door Opening Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4850 kg | 29150 kg | 67 m³ | 11.57 m | 2.27 m | 2.55 m | 2.29 m | 2.26 m |
| 10694.3 lbs | 64275.8 lbs | 2365.1 cu ft | 38 ft | 7.4 ft | 8.4 ft | 7.5 ft | 7.4 ft |
An open top container has an open top covered by a tarpaulin instead of a solid roof. This enables oversized (i.e. door opening) cargo such as timber and scrap metal to be loaded from the top. These containers normally have end doors to give flexibility to loading and discharging operations.
Specific dimensions and capacity may vary depending on the container manufacturer, the age of the container as well as the container-owner. The specifications listed below are however representative and characteristics.
| Taraweight | Payload Capacity | Cubic Capacity | Internal Length | Internal Width | Internal Height | Door Opening Width | Door Opening Height | Roof Opening Width | Roof Opening Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2350 kg | 28130 kg | 32.5 m³ | 5.9 m | 2.35 m | 2.38 m | 2.34 m | 2.28 m | 2.23 m | 5.44 m |
| 5181.8 lbs | 62026.7 lbs | 1147.3 cu ft | 19.3 ft | 7.7 ft | 7.8 ft | 7.7 ft | 7.4 ft | 7.3 ft | 17.8 ft |
An open top container has an open top covered by a tarpaulin instead of a solid roof. This enables oversized (i.e. door opening) cargo such as timber and scrap metal to be loaded from the top. These containers normally have end doors to give flexibility to loading and discharging operations.
Specific dimensions and capacity may vary depending on the container manufacturer, the age of the container as well as the container-owner. The specifications listed below are however representative and characteristics.
| Taraweight | Payload Capacity | Cubic Capacity | Internal Length | Internal Width | Internal Height | Door Opening Width | Door Opening Height | Roof Opening Width | Roof Opening Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3850 kg | 26630 kg | 66.4 m³ | 12.03 m | 2.35 m | 2.38 m | 2.34 m | 2.29 m | 2.21 m | 11.57 m |
| 8489.3 lbs | 58719.2 lbs | 2343.9 cu ft | 39.5 ft | 7.7 ft | 7.8 ft | 7.7 ft | 7.5 ft | 7.3 ft | 38 ft |
Platform containers are without sides, ends or roof. They are used for awkwardly shaped cargoes which cannot fit on or in any other type of container.
Specific dimensions and capacity may vary depending on the container manufacturer, the age of the container as well as the container-owner. The specifications listed below are however representative and characteristics.
| Taraweight | Payload Capacity | Internal Length | Internal Width |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2740 kg | 31260 kg | 6.06 m | 2.44 m |
| 6041.7 lbs | 68928.3 lbs | 19.9 ft | 8 ft |
Platform containers are without sides, ends or roof. They are used for awkwardly shaped cargoes which cannot fit on or in any other type of container.
Specific dimensions and capacity may vary depending on the container manufacturer, the age of the container as well as the container-owner. The specifications listed below are however representative and characteristics.
| Taraweight | Payload Capacity | Internal Length | Internal Width |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5700 kg | 39300 kg | 12.19 m | 2.44 m |
| 12568.5 lbs | 86656.5 lbs | 40 ft | 8 ft |
Refrigerated Containers (= Reefer Containers) are used for the carriage of the goods requiring controlled temperature in transit, such as fruit, vegetables and diary products and meat. It is fitted with a refrigeration unit which is connected to the carrying ship’s electrical power supply.
Specific dimensions and capacity may vary depending on the container manufacturer, the age of the container as well as the container-owner. The specifications listed below are however representative and characteristics.
| Taraweight | Payload Capacity | Cubic Capacity | Internal Length | Internal Width | Internal Height | Door Opening Width | Door Opening Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3080 kg | 27400 kg | 28.3 m³ | 5.44 m | 2.29 m | 2.27 m | 2.23 m | 2.10 m |
| 6791.4 lbs | 60417 lbs | 999 cu ft | 17.9 ft | 7.5 ft | 7.5 ft | 7.3 ft | 6.9 ft |
Refrigerated Containers (= Reefer Containers) are used for the carriage of the goods requiring controlled temperature in transit, such as fruit, vegetables and diary products and meat. It is fitted with a refrigeration unit which is connected to the carrying ship’s electrical power supply.
Specific dimensions and capacity may vary depending on the container manufacturer, the age of the container as well as the container-owner. The specifications listed below are however representative and characteristics.
| Taraweight | Payload Capacity | Cubic Capacity | Internal Length | Internal Width | Internal Height | Door Opening Width | Door Opening Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4800 kg | 27700 kg | 59.3 m³ | 11.56 m | 2.28 m | 2.25 m | 2.29 m | 2.26 m |
| 10584 lbs | 61078.5 lbs | 2093.3 cu ft | 37.9 ft | 7.5 ft | 7.4 ft | 7.5 ft | 7.4 ft |
NOTE: The availability of containers illustrated herein may vary according to trade lanes served and are for guidance purposes only. Maximum cubic capacities have been shown however the actual final volume of cargo loaded to specific containers may vary substantially and is dependant upon the dimensions of the cargo cases or packages loaded therein. For further information as to container load planning please contact your local office, or email: [email protected]
