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Container Capacity
20 and 40 ft container dimensions
Internal dimensions, tare weight, payload and capacity for the equipment we handle. The information is a guide only — sizes may vary depending on the container leasing company.
Closed box containers
Standard containers, the most used units. For all kinds of cargo, made from steel or aluminium. The 40′ HC (High Cube) is ideal for light, voluminous cargo.
Flatrack containers
For heavy and oversized cargo that cannot be loaded into a container with fixed walls and needs loading from the top or side. Available with fixed or collapsible end walls.
Open Top containers
For heavy machinery requiring crane loading from the top. Fitted with a tarpaulin (some with a hard top) and a door header that can in most cases be removed.
Reefer containers
Refrigerated containers, used when cargo requires a constant temperature during transport.
Closed box containers
| Container | Internal length | Internal width | Internal height | Door W × H | Tare | Max payload | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20' DV | 5.89 m | 2.35 m | 2.38 m | 2.34 × 2.28 m | 2 250 kg | 21 750 kg | 33.0 cbm |
| 40' DV | 12.02 m | 2.35 m | 2.38 m | 2.34 × 2.28 m | 3 780 kg | 26 700 kg | 67.0 cbm |
| 40' HC | 12.02 m | 2.35 m | 2.69 m | 2.34 × 2.58 m | 4 020 kg | 26 460 kg | 75.0 cbm |
Flatrack & Open Top
| Container | Internal length | Internal width | Internal height | Door W × H | Tare | Max payload | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20' FR | 5.65 mbetween corner posts | 2.22 mbetween stanchions | 2.17 m | — | 2 800 kg | 21 500 kg | — |
| 40' FR | 11.72 m | 2.22 m | 1.98 m | — | 4 200 kg | 25 500 kg | — |
| 20' OT | 5.89 m | 2.33 m | 2.38 m | 2.24 mheight | 2 440 kg | 21 800 kg | >32.0 cbm |
| 40' OT | 12.02 m | <2.33 m | 2.35 m | 2.24 mheight | 4 430 kg | 31 570 kg | 66.0 cbm |
Open Top containers
| Container | Internal length | Internal width | Internal height | Roof opening | Door W × H | Tare | Max payload | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20' OT | 5.89 m | 2.33 m | 2.38 m | 1.86 m | 2.24 mheight | 2 440 kg | 21 800 kg | >32.0 cbm |
| 40' OT | 12.02 m | <2.33 m | 2.35 m | 1.86 m | 2.24 mheight | 4 430 kg | 31 570 kg | 66.0 cbm |
Reefer containers
| Container | Internal length | Internal width | Internal height | Door W × H | Tare | Max payload | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20' RF | 5.45 m | 2.20 m | 2.15 musable | 2.26 × 2.21 m | 3 100 kg | 27 320 kg | 28.0 cbm |
| <40' RF | 11.58 m | 2.20 m | 2.12 musable | 2.26 × 2.17 m | 4 500 kg | 24 400 kg | 55.0 cbm |
The above information is a guide only. Sizes may vary depending on the container leasing company. Roof opening between gusset plates on Open Top units: 1.86 m.
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