Standard Containers are also known as general purpose containers. They are closed containers, i.e., they are closed on all sides. These can fit most of your common needs. Standard containers are designed and constructed for transportation of general cargo on sea, rail and land. They are also able to withstand extreme temperatures ranging from -40° C (-40° F) to 70° C (158° F) without affecting their strength and water tightness. Standard Containers are used for all types of general cargo (dry cargo). While High Cube Containers are also used for all types of general (dry) cargo, however they are particularly suitable for transporting light, voluminous cargoes and over height cargoes up to a maximum of 2.70m tall.
Dimensions |
Length |
Width |
Height |
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External |
6096 mm |
2362 mm |
2590 mm |
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Internal |
5944 mm |
2337 mm |
2388 mm |
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Door Openings |
2337 mm |
2286 mm |
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Weights |
Capacity |
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Max. Gross |
Tare |
Max. Payload |
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24000 kg |
2080 kg |
21920 kg |
33.9 m3 |
20FT Dry Container |
Dimensions |
Length |
Width |
Height |
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External |
12192 mm |
2438 mm |
2591 mm |
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Internal |
12014 mm |
2286 mm |
2388 mm |
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Door Openings |
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2337 mm |
2286 mm |
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Weights |
Capacity |
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Max. Gross |
Tare |
Max. Payload |
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30480 kg |
3900 kg |
26580 kg |
67.7 m3 |
40FT Dry Container |
Dimensions |
Length |
Width |
Height |
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External |
12192 mm |
2438 mm |
2896 mm |
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Internal |
11963 mm |
2362 mm |
2692 mm |
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Door Openings |
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2286 mm |
2591 mm |
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Weights |
Capacity |
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Max. Gross |
Tare |
Max. Payload |
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30480 kg |
4150 kg |
26330 kg |
76.4 m3 |
40FT High Cube Container |
These types of refrigerated containers (“reefers”) have an integral refrigeration unit for controlling the temperature inside the container. When being transported by ship, integral units have to be connected to the on-board power supply system. For transport by road and rail, most integral refrigeration units are operated by a generator set (genset). These reefers are used for goods which need to be transported at a constant temperature above to below freezing point. These goods are divided into chilled goods and frozen goods, depending on the specified transport temperature. The goods transported mainly include, fruits, vegetables, meat and dairy products, such as cheese and butter. High cube reefers are used for voluminous and light goods (e.g., fruits and flowers).
Dimensions |
Length |
Width |
Height |
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External |
6096 mm |
2370 mm |
2591 mm |
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Internal |
5455 mm |
2260 mm |
2275 mm |
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Door Openings |
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2237 mm |
2260 mm |
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Weights |
Capacity |
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Max. Gross |
Tare |
Max. Payload |
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27000 kg |
3050 kg |
23950 kg |
28.0 m3 |
20FT Reefer Container |
Dimensions |
Length |
Width |
Height |
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External |
12192 mm |
2438 mm |
2591 mm |
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Internal |
11555 mm |
2286 mm |
2280 mm |
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Door Openings |
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2285 mm |
2245 mm |
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Weights |
Capacity |
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Max. Gross |
Tare |
Max. Payload |
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30480 kg |
4370 kg |
26110 kg |
60.2 m3 |
40FT Reefer Container |
Dimensions |
Length |
Width |
Height |
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External |
12192 mm |
2438 mm |
2895 mm |
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Internal |
11560 mm |
2286 mm |
2500 mm |
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Door Openings |
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2286 mm |
2478 mm |
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Weights |
Capacity |
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Max. Gross |
Tare |
Max. Payload |
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30480 kg |
4200 kg |
26280 kg |
60.2 m3 |
40FT High Cube Reefer Container |
The Flat racks consist of a floor structure with a high loading capacity composed of a steel frame and a softwood floor and two end walls, which may either be fixed or collapsible. The end walls are stable enough to allow cargo securing means to be attached and several flat racks to be stacked on top of one another. Flat racks are available in 20FT and 40FT sizes. Flat Racks are mainly used to transport heavy-lifts and over height or over width cargoes.
20FT Flat Rack Container |
40FT Flat Rack Container |
40FT High Cube Flat Rack Container |
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Size |
Weights |
Internal Dimensions |
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Max. Gross |
Tare |
Max. Payload |
Length |
Width |
Height |
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20FT Flat rack |
34000 kg |
2740 kg |
31260 kg |
6038 mm |
2438 mm |
2213 mm |
40FT Flat Rack |
30480 kg |
4200 kg |
26280 kg |
12086 mm |
2224 mm |
1981 mm |
40FT High Cube Flat Rack |
45000 kg |
5700 kg |
39300 kg |
12060 mm |
2365 mm |
2245 mm |
The open top containers have the following typical distinguishing structural features. The roof consists of removable bows and a removable tarpaulin. The door header may be swivelled out. These two structural features greatly simplify the process of packing and unpacking the container. In particular, it is very easy to pack and unpack the container from above or through the doors by crane or crab when the roof is open, and the door header is swivelled out. It should be noted, however, that the purpose of the roof bows of an open top container is not solely to support the tarpaulin but also to contribute to container stability. Usual open top container dimensions are 20FT and 40FT. Open top containers are used for all types of general (dry) cargo especially the tall cargo.
Size |
Weights |
Capacity |
Dimensions |
Length |
Width |
Height |
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Max Gross |
Tare |
Max Payload |
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20FT |
30480 kg |
2350 kg |
28130 kg |
32.5 m3 |
External |
6096mm |
2362 mm |
2590 mm |
Internal |
5888mm |
2345 mm |
2365 mm |
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Door Openings |
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2335 mm |
2280 mm |
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Roof Openings |
5415 mm |
2205 mm |
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40FT |
30480 kg |
3850 kg |
26630 kg |
66.4 m3 |
External |
12192mm |
2438 mm |
2591 mm |
Internal |
12029mm |
2342 mm |
2376 mm |
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Door Openings |
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2336 mm |
2230 mm |
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Roof Openings |
11544mm |
2230 mm |
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The tank containers are used for liquid cargoes such as
If the cargo requires temperature-controlled transport, tank containers can be equipped with insulation or heating.
20FT Tank Container |
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External Dimensions To ISO |
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Length |
Width |
Height |
6058 mm |
2438 mm |
2438 mm |
Weights |
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Max. Gross |
Tare |
Max. Payload |
30480 kg |
4190 kg |
26290 kg |