Freight Container Guide
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| Type of Container | Interior Dimension (mm) | Door Opening (mm) | Capacity (cbm) | Cargo Loadable (CBM) | Load (kg) | Container Weight (kg) | Max Gross Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20ft Dry Container |
L: 5,895-5,905 W: 2,348-2,352 H: 2,372-2,393 |
W:2,276-2,343 H: 2,272-2,283 |
32.8-33.2 | 18,015- 21,710 |
2,210 2,340 |
24,000 | |
40ft Dry Container |
L: 12,023-12,057 W: 2,234-2,352 H: 2,359-2,395 |
W:2,314-2,343 H: 2,272-2,280 |
66.2-67.8 | 26,260- 29,580 |
3,900- 4,220 |
30,480 | |
40ft Alum. Dry Container |
L: 12,057 W: 2,344 H: 2,382 |
W:2,343 H: 2,280 |
67.3 | 27,580 | 2,900 | 30,480 | |
| 40ft Alum. Reefer Container |
L: 11,554 W: 2,286 H: 2,216 |
W:2,286 H: 2,182 |
58.5 | 54 | 26,280 | 4,200 | 30,480 |
| 40ft High Cube Alum. Reefer Container |
L: 11,554 W: 2,286 H: 2,505 |
W:2,286 H: 2,440 |
66.1 | 63 | 26,080 | 4,400 | 30,480 |
20ft Open Top Container |
L: 5,898 W: 2,340 H: 2,381 |
W:2,338 H: 2,244 |
32.6 | 21,500 | 2,390- 2,450 |
24,000 | |
| 40ft Open Top Container |
L: 12,032-12,036 W: 2,346-2,352 H: 2,262-2,381 |
W:2,322-2,338 H: 2,244-2,284 |
66.4-66.6 | 26,230- 26,430 |
4,120- 4,160 |
30,480 | |
20ft Flat Rack Container |
L: 5,542-5,958 W: 2,018-2,148 H: 2,077-2,176 |
25.0-27.6 | 27,610- 27,760 |
2,650- 2,870 |
34,000 | ||
40ft Flat Rack Container |
L: 11,676-12,092 W: 2,018-2,240 H: 1,962-2,304 |
48.0-54.8 | 39,020- 39,550 |
5,540- 5,980 |
45,000 |