A shipping container is a container with strength suitable to withstand shipment, storage, & handling. Specific dimensions and capacity may vary depending on the container manufacturer, the age of the container and the container owner.The specifications listed in different types are, however, representative.
1. Standard (Dry Storage) Containers
These are the most commonly used shipping containers; they come in various dimensions standardized by ISO. They are used for shipping of dry materials and come in size of 20ft, 40 ft and 10ft. Mostly used dimensions are 20ft and 40ft. Containers with smaller dimensions are very rarely used. Standard containers are manufactured from either aluminum or steel.
20 Feet Container Standard
Inside length | 19'4" | 5.895 m | |
Inside width | 7'8" | 2.33 m | |
Inside height | 7'10" | 2.38 m | |
Door width | 7'8" | 2.33 m | |
Door height | 7'6" | 2.28 m | |
Capacity | 1,172 ft³ | 33,18 m³ | |
Tare weight | 4,916 lb | 2.229 kg | |
Max cargo weight | 47,999 lb | 21,727 kg |
40Feet Container Standard
Inside length | 39'5" | 12.01 m | |
Inside width | 7'8" | 2.33 m | |
Inside height | 7'10" | 2.38 m | |
Door width | 7'8" | 2.33 m | |
Door height | 7'6" | 2.28 m | |
Capacity | 2,390 ft³ | 67,67 m³ | |
Tare weight | 8,160 lb | 3.701 kg | |
Max cargo weight | 59,040 lb | 26,780 kg |
2. Open Top Containers
With a convertible top of tarpaulin that can be completely removed and the door header that can be swiveled out, materials of any height can be shipped easily. Moreover, it is very easy to pack and unpack the container from the above or through the doors by crane.
20 Feet Container OPEN TOP
Inside length | 19'4" | 5.895 m | |
Inside width | 7'7" | 2.31 m | |
Inside height | 7'8" | 2.33 m | |
Door width | 7'6" | 2.28 m | |
Door height | 7'2" | 2.18 m | |
Capacity | 1,136 ft³ | 32,16 m³ | |
Tare weight | 5,280 lb | 2.394 kg | |
Max cargo weight | 47,620 lb | 21,600 kg |
40 Feet Container OPEN TOP
Inside length | 39'5" | 12.01 m | |
Inside width | 7'8" | 2.33 m | |
Inside height | 7'8" | 2.33 m | |
Door width | 7'8" | 2.33 m | |
Door height | 7'5" | 2.26 m | |
Capacity | 2,350 ft³ | 66,54 m³ | |
Tare weight | 8,490 lb | 3.850 kg | |
Max cargo weight | 59,710 lb | 26,630 kg |
3. 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.
20 Feet Container FLATRACK
Inside length | 18'5" | 5.61 m | |
Inside width | 7'3" | 2.20 m | |
Inside height | 7'4" | 2.23 m | |
Tare weight | 5,578 lb | 2.530 kg | |
Max cargo weight | 47,333 lb | 21,469 kg |
20 Feet Container FLATRACK COLLAPSIBLE
Inside length | 18'6" | 5.63 m | |
Inside width | 7'3" | 2.20 m | |
Inside height | 7'4" | 2.23 m | |
Tare weight | 6,061 lb | 2.749 kg | |
Max cargo weight | 61,117 lb | 27,722 kg |
40 Feet Container FLATRACK
Inside length | 39'7" | 12.06 m | |
Inside width | 6'10" | 2.08 m | |
Inside height | 6'5" | 1.95 m | |
Tare weight | 12,081 lb | 5.479 kg | |
Max cargo weight | 85,800 lb | 38,918 kg |
40 Feet Container FLATRACK COLLAPSIBLE
Inside length | 39'7" | 12.06 m | |
Inside width | 6'10" | 2.08 m | |
Inside height | 6'5" | 1.95 m | |
Tare weight | 12,787 lb | 5.800 kg | |
Max cargo weight | 85,800 lb | 38,918 kg |
4. High Cube Containers
High cube dry containers ensure that you gain an extra foot in height compared with standard dry containers. The high cube dry containers are ideal for light, voluminous or bulky cargo. These extra volume containers are made in 40' and sometimes in 45’ sizes in steel and aluminum.
40 Feet Container HIGH-CUBE
Inside length | 39'5" | 12.01 m | |
Inside width | 7'8" | 2.33 m | |
Inside height | 8'10" | 2.69 m | |
Door width | 7'8" | 2.33 m | |
Door height | 8'5" | 2.56 m | |
Capacity | 2,694 ft³ | 76,28 m³ | |
Tare weight | 8,750 lb | 3.968 kg | |
Max cargo weight | 58,450 lb | 26,512 kg |
5. 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. The floor structure has extremely high loading capacity and makes it possible to concentrate extremely heavy weights on smaller area.
20 Feet Container PLATFORM
Inside length | 19'11" | 6.07 m | |
Inside width | 8'0" | 2.43 m | |
Inside height | 7'4" | 2.23 m | |
Tare weight | 6,061 lb | 2.749 kg | |
Max cargo weight | 52,896 lb | 23,993 kg |
40 Feet Container PLATFORM
Inside length | 40'0" | 12.19 m | |
Inside width | 8'0" | 2.43 m | |
Inside height | 6'5" | 1.95 m | |
Tare weight | 12,783 lb | 5.798 kg | |
Max cargo weight | 66,397 lb | 30,117 kg |
6. Refrigerated Containers
These are temperature regulated shipping containers that always have a carefully controlled low temperature. They are exclusively used for shipment of perishable substances like fruits and vegetables over long distances. It is fitted with a refrigeration unit which is connected to the carrying ship's electrical power supply.
20 Feet Container REFRIGERATED
Inside length | 17'8" | 5.38 m | |
Inside width | 7'5" | 2.26 m | |
Inside height | 7'5" | 2.26 m | |
Door width | 7'5" | 2.26 m | |
Door height | 7'3" | 2.20 m | |
Capacity | 1,000 ft³ | 28,31 m³ | |
Tare weight | 7,040 lb | 3.193 kg | |
Max cargo weight | 45,760 lb | 20,756 kg |
40 Feet Container REFRIGERATED
Inside length | 37'8" | 11.48 m | |
Inside width | 7'5" | 2.26 m | |
Inside height | 7'2" | 2.18 m | |
Door width | 7'5" | 2.26 m | |
Door height | 7'0" | 2.13 m | |
Capacity | 2,040 ft³ | 57,76 m³ | |
Tare weight | 10,780 lb | 4.889 kg | |
Max cargo weight | 56,276 lb | 25,526 kg |
7. Bulk Containers
Bulk containers are used in particular for transporting bulk cargo, such as grain, feedstuffs, and spices. However, they may also be used for transporting general cargo.
There are three loading hatches in the roof. On the door side, there are two discharge hatches, which are sometimes equipped with short discharge tubes for guiding the bulk cargo. Alternatively, two unloading hatches may be mounted in the doorways, for emptying the containers.
20 Feet Container BULK
Inside length | 5.934 m | |
Inside width | 2.358 m | |
Inside height | 2.340 m |
8. Tank
Tank containers are used for liquid cargoes, such as:
Foodstuffs: juices, spirits, oils
Chemicals: hazardous materials, fuels, toxic substances, corrosion protection agents
Tank containers must be at least 80% full, to prevent dangerous surging of the liquids in transit. On the other hand, not be over 95% full, or there will not be sufficient space for thermal expansion.
If the cargo requires temperature-controlled transport, tank containers can be equipped with insulation or heating. The temperature of the cargo may be precisely controlled using temperature sensors.
20 Feet Container TANK
Inside length | 6.058 m | |
Inside width | 2.438 m | |
Inside height | 2.438 m |