In the transport sector, the volume of the cargo transported is as important as its weight. Therefore, the minimum weights in cubic meters according to the type of transport are indicated in the table below.
Although these containers are called “dry van” or “standard” in some commercial correspondence, the term “general use” is more appropriate. In accordance with international use, the external dimensions are fixed in terms of length and width; it is their height that varies. It has two doors and only one can be opened to the outside. When the container door is closed, the container becomes waterproof and airproof. The material used in the manufacture of the containers is chosen according to the capacity and the load volume. Generally, steel and aluminum are used. Steel containers have a lower loading capacity because steel is a heavier material.
20 ′ OT / 40 ′ OT
It is a general-purpose container, typical from the point of view of measurements (length and width); its specificity is that it does not have a “fixed roof”. It is used in cases where long / wide loads that cannot pass through the door, can be placed from the open top of the container, usually using a crane. Most of the time, it is used to transport machines, marble sheets, aluminum profiles, etc. Open-top containers are often used for loads that exceed the dimensions of conventional containers, which are covered with a tarpaulin after loading. Its base is slightly thicker for transporting heavy loads, and since they carry exceptional loads, a supplement is usually added to the freight.
Also called “flat”, this type of container has only two sides (top and two other sides are open). Sometimes both heads can be removed. Many additional charges can be added to freight due to its ability to transport out of gauge goods. The bottom of the container is very thick.
40 ′ High Cube / 45 ′ High Cube
This type of container is used to transport relatively light but high volume goods. Their height is 30 cm more than the normal 40 ′ container.
40 ′ Reefer / 40 ′ High Cube Reefer / 45 ′ High Cube Reefer
This type of container is used in the transport of food products; a cooling unit that works with an electric or diesel engine is installed in the container.
20′ CONTAINER
INTERIOR MESURMENTS
Length
5,897 mm
19 ft 4.17 in
Width
2,348 mm
7 ft 8.44 in
Height
2,390 mm
7 ft 9.90 in
Door Opening
Width
2,336 mm
7 ft 8.01 in
Height
2,280 mm
7 ft 5.45 in
Weight
Max Gross
30,480 kg (24,000 kg)
67,200 lb (52,910 lb)
Tare
2,240 kg (2,290 kg)
4,940 lb (5,050 lb)
Max Charge
28,240 kg (21,710 kg)
62,260 lb (47,860 lb)
Charge Volume
33.0 cubic meter
1,169 cubic feet
40′ CONTAINER
INTERIOR MESURMENTS
Length
12,031 mm
39 ft 5.66 in
Width
2,348 mm
7 ft 8.44 in
Height
2,390 mm
7 ft 9.90 in
Door Opening
Width
2,336 mm
7 ft 8.01 in
Height
2,280 mm
7 ft 5.45 in
Weight
Max Gross
32,500 kg (30,480 kg)
71,650 lb (67,200 lb)
Tare
3,750 kg (3,770 kg)
8,270 lb (8,310 lb)
Max Charge
28,750 kg (26,710 kg)
63,380 lb (58,890 lb)
Charge Volume
68.0 cubic meter
2,385 cubic feet(2,379)
40′ HIGH CUBE CONTAINER
INTERIOR MESURMENTS
Length
12,031 mm
39 ft 5.66 in
Width
2,348 mm
7 ft 8.44 in
Height
2,695 mm
8 ft 10.12 in
Door Opening
Width
2,336 mm
7 ft 8.01 in
Height
2,585 mm
8 ft 5.75 in
Weight
Max Gross
32,500 kg (30,480 kg)
71,650 lb (67,200 lb)
Tare
3,940 kg (3,990 kg)
8,690 lb (8,880 lb)
Max Charge
28,560 kg (26,490 kg)
62,960 lb (58,400 lb)
Charge Volume
76.0 cubic meter
2,689 cubic feet(2,684)
45′ HIGH CUBE DRY CONTAINER
INTERIOR MESURMENTS
Length
13,555 mm
44 ft 5.68 in
Width
2,348 mm
7 ft 8.44 in
Height
2,695 mm
8 ft 10.12 in
Door Opening
Width
2,336 mm
7 ft 8.01 in
Height
2,585 mm
8 ft 5.75 in
Weight
Max Gross
32,500 kg (30,480 kg)
71,650 lb (67,200 lb)
Tare
4,880 kg
10,760 lb
Max Charge
27,620 kg (25,600 kg)
60,890 lb (56,440 lb)
Charge Volume
86 cubic meter
3,031 cubic feet
* Since 1999, the maximum gross weight for 20 ′ containers is 30,480 kg.
* Since 2002, the maximum gross weight for 40 ′, 40 ′ HC and 45 containers is 32,500 kg.
20′ STEEL COOLER CONTAINER
INTERIOR MESURMENTS
Length
5,458 mm
17 ft 10.76 in
Width
2,290 mm
7 ft 6.16 in
Height
2,262 mm
7 ft 5.06 in
Door Opening
Width
2,290 mm
7 ft 6.16 in
Height
2,267 mm
7 ft 5.10 in
Weight
Max Gross
30,480 kg (24,000 kg)
67,200 lb (52,910 lb)
Tare
3,120 kg (2,960 kg)
6,880 lb (6,530 lb)
Max Charge
27,360 kg (21,040 kg)
60,320 lb (46,380 lb)
Charge Volume
28.0 cubic meter
1,000 cubic feet
40′ HIGH CUBE STEEL COOLER CONTAINER
INTERIOR MESURMENTS
Length
11,587 mm
38 ft 0.29 in
Width
2,290 mm
7 ft 6.16 in
Height
2,539 mm
8 ft 4.00 in
Door Opening
Width
2,290 mm
7 ft 6.16 in
Height
2,572 mm
8 ft 5.40 in
Weight
Max Gross
34,000 kg (30,480 kg)
74,960 lb (67,200 lb)
Tare
4,700 kg (4,800 kg)
10,360 lb (10,580 lb)
Max Charge
29,300 kg (25,680 kg)
74,960 lb (56,620 lb)
Charge Volume
67.0 cubic meter
2,378 cubic feet
40′ HIGH CUBE ALUMINUM COOLER CONTAINER
INTERIOR MESURMENTS
Length
11,585 mm
38 ft 0.29 in
Width
2,290 mm
7 ft 6.16 in
Height
2,527 mm
8 ft 3.49 in
Door Opening
Width
2,290 mm
7 ft 6.16 in
Height
2,493 mm
8 ft 2.10 in
Weight
Max Gross
32,500 kg (30,480 kg)
71,650 lb (67,200 lb)
Tare
4,110 kg
9,060 lb
Max Charge
28,390 kg (26,370 kg)
62,590 lb (58,140 lb)
Charge Volume
67.0 cubic meter
2,367 cubic feet
* Since 2002, the maximum gross weight of 20 ′ steel refrigerated containers has been 30,480 kg.
* Since 2002, the maximum gross weight of 40 ′ steel refrigerated containers has been 34,000 kg.
* Since 1999, the maximum gross weight for 40 ‘aluminum refrigerated containers has been 32,500 kg.
20′ ÜSTÜ AÇIK KONTEYNER (OPEN TOP)
INTERIOR MESURMENTS
Length
5,893 mm
19 ft 4.21in
Width
2,346 mm
7 ft 8.36 in
Height
2,384 mm
7 ft 9.74 in
Door Opening
Width
2,338 mm
7 ft 8.05 in
Height
2,244 mm
7 ft 4.35 in
Weight
Max Gross
30,480 kg (24,000 kg)
67,200 lb (52,910 lb)
Tare
2,320 kg (2,450 kg)
5,120 lb (5,400 lb)
Max Charge
28,160 kg (21,550 kg)
62,080 lb (47,510 lb)
Charge Volume
33 cubic meter
1,155 cubic feet
40′ ÜSTÜ AÇIK KONTEYNER (OPEN TOP)
INTERIOR MESURMENTS
Length
12,032 mm
39 ft 5.31in
Width
2,346 mm
7 ft 8.36 in
Height
2,381 mm
7 ft 9.74 in
Door Opening
Width
2,338 mm
7 ft 8.05 in
Height
2,244 mm
7 ft 4.35 in
Weight
Max Gross
30,480 kg
67,200 lb
Tare
4,120 kg
9,080 lb
Max Charge
26,360 kg
58,120 lb
Charge Volume
66 cubic meter
2,346 cubic feet
Since 2002, the maximum gross weight for 20’ open top containers is 30,480 kg.
20′ FLAT RACK CONTAINER
INTERIOR MESURMENTS
Length
5,958 mm
19 ft 4.17 in
Width
2,018 mm
6 ft 7.45 in
Height
2,077 mm
6 ft 9.77 in
Door Opening
Width
Height
Weight
Max Gross
30,480 kg
67,200 lb
Tare
2,720 kg
6,000 lb
Max Charge
27,760 kg
62,120 lb
Charge Volume
25 cubic meter
882 cubic feet
40′ FLAT RACK CONTAINER
INTERIOR MESURMENTS
Length
11,986 mm
39 ft 3.89 in
Width
2,236 mm
7 ft 4.03 in
Height
1,968 mm
6 ft 5.48 in
Door Opening
Width
Height
Weight
Max Gross
45,000 kg
99,210 lb
Tare
5,980 kg
13,180 lb
Max Charge
39,020 kg
86,030 lb
Charge Volume
53 cubic meter
1,862 cubic feet
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