Container solutions
Containers arranged for your cargo
From standard dry boxes to open top, flat rack and reefer equipment. Standard specifications are shown for reference; special equipment is arranged subject to carrier availability.
Standard vs. special
What is standard, and what depends on the carrier
Standard equipment
20’ standard, 40’ standard and 40’ high cube are widely available on most routes.
Special equipment
Open top, flat rack and reefer units depend on carrier, route and date, and may need approval and surcharges.
20FT Standard (20’GP)
The most widely used dry container. Well suited to dense, heavy cargo where weight limits are reached before volume is filled.
Well suited to
- Building materials and tiles
- Machinery parts
- Metal products
- Heavy palletised goods
| Specification | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Internal length | ≈ 5.90 m |
| Internal width | ≈ 2.35 m |
| Internal height | ≈ 2.39 m |
| Door opening (W × H) | ≈ 2.34 × 2.28 m |
| Capacity | ≈ 33 m³ |
| Tare weight | ≈ 2,200 – 2,300 kg |
| Max. gross weight | up to 30,480 kg* |
40FT Standard (40’GP)
Twice the length of a 20’ unit for general cargo that needs more floor space, while keeping standard height.
Well suited to
- Consumer goods
- Furniture
- Packaged commercial products
- Mixed cartons from one shipper
| Specification | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Internal length | ≈ 12.03 m |
| Internal width | ≈ 2.35 m |
| Internal height | ≈ 2.39 m |
| Door opening (W × H) | ≈ 2.34 × 2.28 m |
| Capacity | ≈ 67 m³ |
| Tare weight | ≈ 3,700 – 3,800 kg |
| Max. gross weight | up to 30,480 kg* |
40FT High Cube (40’HC)
About 30 cm taller than a standard 40’, giving extra volume for light, bulky cargo. A popular choice for consumer and commercial goods.
Well suited to
- Light, voluminous cargo
- Electronics and appliances
- Furniture
- Tall packaged equipment
| Specification | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Internal length | ≈ 12.03 m |
| Internal width | ≈ 2.35 m |
| Internal height | ≈ 2.69 m |
| Door opening (W × H) | ≈ 2.34 × 2.58 m |
| Capacity | ≈ 76 m³ |
| Tare weight | ≈ 3,900 – 4,000 kg |
| Max. gross weight | up to 30,480 kg* |
Open Top (20’OT / 40’OT)
Subject to availabilityA removable tarpaulin roof and swing-out door header allow cargo to be loaded from above by crane — for over-height or awkward items.
Well suited to
- Over-height machinery
- Cargo loaded by crane
- Heavy industrial components
- Glass and stone slabs
| Specification | Typical value |
|---|---|
| 20’OT internal (L × W × H) | ≈ 5.89 × 2.35 × 2.35 m |
| 40’OT internal (L × W × H) | ≈ 12.03 × 2.35 × 2.35 m |
| 20’OT capacity | ≈ 32 m³ |
| 40’OT capacity | ≈ 66 m³ |
| Roof | Removable tarpaulin and roof bows |
| Out-of-gauge | Over-height possible, subject to carrier approval |
Flat Rack (20’FR / 40’FR)
Subject to availabilityA floor with end walls and no sides or roof, for heavy and out-of-gauge cargo that cannot fit inside a closed box.
Well suited to
- Heavy machinery
- Vehicles and construction equipment
- Steel structures
- Generators and transformers
| Specification | Typical value |
|---|---|
| 20’FR internal length | ≈ 5.6 – 5.9 m |
| 40’FR internal length | ≈ 11.6 – 12.1 m |
| Internal width | ≈ 2.2 – 2.4 m |
| End walls | Fixed or collapsible, depending on unit |
| Payload | Typically higher than dry units — confirm per unit |
| Out-of-gauge | Over-width / over-height possible, subject to carrier approval and surcharges |
Reefer (20’RF / 40’RH)
Subject to availabilityInsulated containers with an integrated refrigeration unit that holds a set temperature throughout the voyage. Subject to operational availability.
Well suited to
- Temperature-sensitive goods
- Chemicals requiring controlled temperature
- Selected food products
- Other controlled-temperature cargo (by arrangement)
| Specification | Typical value |
|---|---|
| 40’RH internal (L × W × H) | ≈ 11.58 × 2.29 × 2.55 m |
| 40’RH capacity | ≈ 67 m³ |
| 20’RF internal (L × W × H) | ≈ 5.45 × 2.29 × 2.27 m |
| Temperature range | Typically −30 °C to +30 °C (unit-dependent) |
| Power | Plugged in at terminals and on board |
| Availability | Route- and date-dependent; confirmed on request |
A note on specifications
Figures are typical values for reference only and vary by carrier, manufacturer and container build. *Maximum gross weight is often limited further by road regulations at origin or destination. Special equipment is arranged subject to availability and carrier approval.
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