Dry containers

Dry containers 20' and 40' (general purpose) are manufactured from either aluminium or steel. They are suitable for most types of cargo. Aluminium dry containers have a slightly larger payload than steel, and steel dry containers have a slightly larger internal cube.

Dry container dimensions

Specific dimensions and capacity of dry containers may vary depending on the container manufacturer, the age of the container and the container owner. The specifications listed below are, however, representative.

20´ dry container

Tare weight	Payload capacity	Cubic capacity	Internal length
2,300 kg	25,000 kg	33.2 m3	5.9 m
5,071.5 lbs	55,126.9 lbs	1,172 cu ft	19.4 ft
Internal width	Internal height	Door opening width	Door opening height
2.35 m	2.39 m	2.34 m	2.28 m
7.7 ft	7.9 ft	7.7 ft	7.5 ft

 

40´ dry container

Tare weight	Payload capacity	Cubic capacity	Internal length
3,750 kg	27,600 kg	67.7 m3	12.03 m
8,268.8 lbs	61,200 lbs	2,389 cu ft	39.5 ft
Internal width	Internal height	Door opening width	Door opening height
2.35 m	2.39 m	2.34 m	2.28 m
7.7 ft	7.9 ft	7.7 ft	7.5 ft

High cube dry containers

High cube dry containers ensure that you gain an extra foot in height compared with dry containers. The high cube dry containers are ideal for light, voluminous or bulky cargo. These extra volume containers are made in 40' and 45' sizes in steel and aluminium.

High cube dry container dimensions

Specific dimensions and capacity of high cube dry containers may vary depending on the container manufacturer, the age of the container and the container owner. The specifications listed below are, however, representative.

40´ high cube dry container

Tare weight	Payload capacity	Cubic capacity	Internal length
3,940 kg	28,560 kg	76.4 m3	12.3 m
8,687.7 lbs	62,974.8 lbs	2,696.9 cu ft	39.5 ft
Internal width	Internal height	Door opening width	Door opening height
2.35 m	2.70 m	2.34 m	2.58 m
7.7 ft	8.9 ft	7.7 ft	8.5 ft

 

45´ high cube dry container

Tare weight	Payload capacity	Cubic capacity	Internal length
4,820 kg	27,860 kg	86 m3	13.56 m
10,628.1 lbs	61,431.3 lbs	3,035.8 cu ft	44.5 ft
Internal width	Internal height	Door opening width	Door opening height
2.35 m	2.70 m	2.34 m	2.58 m
7.7 ft	8.9 ft	7.7 ft	8.5 ft

Reefer containers

Reefer containers or refrigerated containers are used to transport goods requiring temperature-controlled conditions in transit, such as fruit, vegetables, dairy products and meat. It is fitted with a refrigeration unit which is connected to the carrying ship's electrical power supply.

Reefer container dimensions

Specific dimensions and capacity of reefer containers (refrigerated containers) may vary depending on the container manufacturer, the age of the container and the container owner. The specifications listed below are, however, representative.

20´ reefer container

Tare weight	Payload capacity	Cubic capacity	Internal length
3,080 kg	27,400 kg	28.3 m3	5.44 m
6,791.4 lbs	60,417 lbs	999 cu ft	17.9 ft
Internal width	Internal height	Door opening width	Door opening height
2.29 m	2.27 m	2.23 m	2.10 m
7.5 ft	7.5 ft	7.3 ft	6.9 ft

40´ reefer container

Tare weight	Payload capacity	Cubic capacity	Internal length
4,800 kg	27,700 kg	59.3 m3	11.56 m
10,584 lbs	61,078.5 lbs	2,093.3 cu ft	37.9 ft
Internal width	Internal height	Door opening width	Door opening height
2.28 m	2.25 m	2.29 m	2.26 m
7.5 ft	7.4 ft	7.5 ft	7.4 ft

40´high cube reefer container

Tare weight	Payload capacity	Cubic capacity	Internal length
4,480 kg	29,520 kg	67.3 m3	11.58 m
9,880 lbs	65,080 lbs	2,380 cu ft	38.0 ft
Internal width	Internal height	Door opening width	Door opening height
2.29 m	2.40 m	2.29 m	2.57 m
7.5 ft	7.9 ft	7.5 ft	8.4 ft

45´ reefer container

Tare weight	Payload capacity	Cubic capacity	Internal length
4,850 kg	29,150 kg	67 m3	11.57 m
10,694.3 lbs	64,275.8 lbs	2,365.1 cu ft	38 ft
Internal width	Internal height	Door opening width	Door opening height
2.27 m	2.55 m	2.29 m	2.26 m
7.4 ft	8.4 ft	7.5 ft	7.4 ft

Open top containers

Open top containers have an open top covered by a tarpaulin instead of a solid roof. This enables oversized cargo such as timber and scrap metal to be loaded from the top. Open top containers normally have end doors to give flexibility to loading and discharging operations.

Open top container dimensions

Specific dimensions and capacity of open top containers may vary depending on the container manufacturer, the age of the container and the container owner. The specifications listed below are, however, representative.

20´open top container

Tara weight	Payload capacity	Cubic capacity
2,350 kg	28,130 kg	32.5 m3
5,181.8 lbs	62,026.7 lbs	1,147.3 cu ft

Internal			Door opening			Roof opening
Length	Width	Height	Width		Height	Width		Height
5.9 m	2.35 m	2.38 m	2.34 m		2.28 m	2.23 m		5.44 m
19.3 ft	7.7 ft	7.8 ft	7.7 ft		7.4 ft	7.3 ft		17.8 ft

 

40´open top container

Tara weight	Payload capacity	Cubic capacity
3,850 kg	26,630 kg	66.4 m3
8,489.3 lbs	58,719.2 lbs	2,343.9 cu ft

Internal			Door opening			Roof opening
Length	Width	Height	Width		Height	Width		Height
12.03 m	2.35 m	2.38 m	2.34 m		2.29 m	2.21 m		11.57 m
39.5 ft	7.7 ft	7.8 ft	7.7 ft		7.5 ft	7.3 ft		38 ft

Flat rack containers

Flat rack containers are especially suitable for heavy loads and cargo that needs loading from the top or sides, such as pipes and machinery. You will find collapsible containers and non-collapsible containers with or without walls. Flat rack containers are manufactured from steel and come in 20' and 40' sizes.

Flat rack container dimensions

Specific dimensions and capacity of flat rack containers may vary depending on the container manufacturer, the age of the container and the container owner. The specifications listed below are, however, representative.

20´ flat rack container

Tare weight	Payload capacity	Cubic capacity		Internal length
2,360 kg	30,140 kg	32.7 m3		5.94 m
5,203.8 lbs	66,458.7 lbs	1,154.3 cu ft		19.5 ft
Internal width		Internal height
2.35 m		2.35 m
7.7 ft		7.7 ft

 

40´ flat rack container

Tare weight	Payload capacity	Cubic capacity		Internal length
5,000 kg	40,000 kg	62.2 m3		12.13 m
11,025 lbs	88,200 lbs	2,195.7 cu ft		39.8 ft
Internal width		Internal height
2.40 m		2.14 m
7.9 ft		7 ft

Platform containers

Platform containers are without sides, ends and roof. They are used for odd-sized cargo which does not fit on or in any other type of container.

Platform container dimensions

Specific dimensions and capacity of platform containers may vary depending on the container manufacturer, the age of the container and the container owner. The specifications listed below are, however, representative.

20´ platform container

Tare weight	Payload capacity	Internal length	Internal width
2,740 kg	31,260 kg	6.06 m	2.44 m
6,041.7 lbs	68,928.3 lbs	19.9 ft	8 ft

 

40´ platform container

Tare weight	Payload capacity	Internal length	Internal width
5,700 kg	39,300 kg	12.19 m	2.44 m
12,568.5 lbs	86,656.5 lbs	40 ft	8 ft

Garments on hangers containers

Garments on hangers (GOH) containers give customers the option of using a string or bar system, or a combination of both. The GOH containers offer increased flexibility, greater internal load capacity and savings on transportation and handling costs. GOH containers are available in 20' and 40' sizes.

GOH container dimensions

Specific dimensions and capacity of garments on hangers containers may vary depending on the container manufacturer, the age of the container and the container owner. The specifications listed below are, however, representative.

20´ GOH container

Tare weight	Payload capacity	Cubic capacity	Internal length
2,300 kg	28,180 kg	33.2 m3	5.9 m
5,071.5 lbs	62,136.9 lbs	1,172 cu ft	19.4 ft
Internal width	Internal height	Door opening width	Door opening height
2.35 m	2.39 m	2.34 m	2.28 m
7.7 ft	7.9 ft	7.7 ft	7.5 ft

 

40´ GOH container

Tare weight	Payload capacity	Cubic capacity	Internal length
3,750 kg	28,750 kg	67.7 m3	12.03 m
8,268.8 lbs	63,393.8 lbs	2,389.8 cu ft	39.5 ft
Internal width	Internal height	Door opening width	Door opening height
2.35 m	2.39 m	2.34 m	2.28 m
7.7 ft	7.9 ft	7.7 ft	7.5 ft