The following guide shows the different types of shipping containers that can be used as a starting point for determining your shipping requirements.
Note: Exact dimensions can differ slightly due to manufacturer, and load regulations may restrict operation to less than maximum weight. Use this information as a guide only.
Container Type | Internal Dimensions | Door Opening | Cubic Capacity | Cargo Weight | |
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20FT General | L – 5.89M
W – 2.35M H – 2.36M |
W – 2.33M
H – 2.26M |
33 CBM | 21700KG |
20FT High Cube | L – 5.89M
W – 2.35M H – 2.69M |
W – 2.33M
H – 2.59M |
37 CBM | 21700KG | |
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40FT General | L – 12.05M
W – 2.35M H – 2.36M |
W – 2.33M
H – 2.26M |
66 CBM | 26500KGS |
40FT High Cube | L – 12.05M
W – 2.35M H – 2.69M |
W – 2.33MH – 2.59M | 76 CBM | 26500KGS | |
Notes
Heavy Rated shipping containers which support a heavier load are available, additional surcharges may apply Food Grade shipping containers for carrying foodstuffs are available, additional surcharges may apply A 20FT High Cube shipping containers (higher height that standard) are only available for designated origin/destination pairings Additional charges may apply for High Cube containers |
Container Type | Internal Dimensions | Door Opening | Cubic Capacity | Cargo Weight | |
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20FT Flat Rack
with sides |
L – 5.89M
W – 2.35M H – 2.23M |
Side Opening
W – 2.59M |
30 CBM | 26500KG |
20FT Flat Rack
without sides |
L – 6.00M
W – 2.35M H – 0.23M |
33 CBM
(Max Height 2.36M) |
23500KG | ||
40FT Flat Rack
with sides |
L – 12.05M
W – 2.35M H – 2.23M |
Side Opening
W – 11.66M |
63 CBM | 36000KGS | |
40FT Flat Rack
without sides |
L – 12.20M
W – 2.35M H – 0.65M |
67 CBM
(Max Height 2.36M) |
3000KGS | ||
Notes
This shipping container is used for over-dimensional (out of gauge) cargo. It is available with or without sides Survey reports may be required when shipping out of gauge cargo If out of gauge additional surcharges will apply Flat Rack containers are subject to availbility and additional surcharges will apply |
Container Type | Internal Dimensions | Door Opening | Cubic Capacity | Cargo Weight | |
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20FT Open Top | L – 5.89M
W – 2.35M H – 2.36M |
W – 2.33M
H – 2.29M |
32 CBM | 21700KG |
40FT Open Top | L – 12.05M
W – 2.35M H – 2.36M |
W – 2.33M
H – 2.29M |
66 CBM | 26500KG | |
Notes
Open top containers allow you to load over height cargo or allows easier loading by crane If out of gauge additional surcharges will apply Open Top containers are subject to availbility and additional surcharges will apply |
Container Type | Internal Dimensions | Door Opening | Cubic Capacity | Cargo Weight | |
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20FT Reefer | L – 5.44M
W – 2.26M H – 2.24M |
W – 2.26M
H – 2.20M |
27 CBM | 21700KG |
40FT Reefer | L – 11.55M
W – 2.26M H – 2.24M |
W – 2.26M
H – 2.20M |
58 CBM | 25000KG | |
Notes
Refrigerated shipping containers can be set at a required temperature for the duration of the voyage Commonly used for food/dairy products The smaller dimensions are due to thicker walls Reefer containers are subject to availbility and additional surchrges will apply |