Dry containers 20′ and 40′ (general purpose) are manufactured from either aluminium or steel. They are suitable for most types of cargo. Aluminium dry containers have a slightly larger payload than steel, and steel dry containers have a slightly larger internal cube.
Dry container dimensions
Specific dimensions and capacity of dry containers may vary depending on the container manufacturer, the age of the container and the container owner. The specifications listed below are, however, representative.
20´ Dry Container
| Tare weight | Payload capacity | Cubic capacity | Internal length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,300 kg | 25,000 kg | 33.2 m³ | 5.9 m |
| 5,071.5 lbs | 55,126.9 lbs | 1,172 cu ft | 19.4 ft |
| Internal width | Internal height | Door opening width | Door opening height |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.35 m | 2.39 m | 2.34 m | 2.28 m |
| 7.7 ft | 7.9 ft | 7.7 ft | 7.5 ft |
40´ Dry Container
| Tare weight | Payload capacity | Cubic capacity | Internal length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,750 kg | 27,600 kg | 67.7 m³ | 12.03 m |
| 8,268.8 lbs | 61,200 lbs | 2,389 cu ft | 39.5 ft |
| Internal width | Internal height | Door opening width | Door opening height |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.35 m | 2.39 m | 2.34 m | 2.28 m |
| 7.7 ft | 7.9 ft | 7.7 ft | 7.5 ft |
High cube dry containers ensure that you gain an extra foot in height compared with dry containers. The high cube dry containers are ideal for light, voluminous or bulky cargo. These extra volume containers are made in 40′ and 45′ sizes in steel and aluminium.
High cube dry container dimensions
Specific dimensions and capacity of high cube dry containers may vary depending on the container manufacturer, the age of the container and the container owner. The specifications listed below are, however, representative.
Container 40′ High Cube
| Tare weight | Payload capacity | Cubic capacity | Internal length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,940 kg | 28,560 kg | 76.4 m³ | 12.3 m |
| 8,687.7 lbs | 62,974.8 lbs | 2,696.9 cu ft | 39.5 ft |
| Internal width | Internal height | Door opening width | Door opening height |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.35 m | 2.70 m | 2.34 m | 2.58 m |
| 7.7 ft | 8.9 ft | 7.7 ft | 8.5 ft |
Container 45′ High Cube
| Tare weight | Payload capacity | Cubic capacity | Internal length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,820 kg | 27,860 kg | 86 m³ | 13.56 m |
| 10,628.1 lbs | 61,431.3 lbs | 3,035.8 cu ft | 44.5 ft |
| Internal width | Internal height | Door opening width | Door opening height |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.35 m | 2.70 m | 2.34 m | 2.58 m |
| 7.7 ft | 8.9 ft | 7.7 ft | 8.5 ft |
Open Top Containers have the top covered with a cloth which replaces the rigid ceiling. This allows the load from above. Open Top Containers are generally issued with “floating toolbar” for greater flexibility when loading and reloading.
Open Top Container size
The specific size and the ability of Open Top Containers can vary by manufacturer or year of manufacture. The dimensions shown below are still a good reference.
Container Open Top 20´
| Tara weight | Payload capacity | Cubic capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 2,350 kg | 28,130 kg | 32.5 m³ |
| 5,181.8 lbs | 62,026.7 lbs | 1,147.3 cu ft |
Larghezza Interna
| Length | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5.9 m | 2.35 m | 2.38 m |
| 19.3 ft | 7.7 ft | 7.8 ft |
Altezza alla Porta
| Width | Height |
|---|---|
| 2.34 m | 2.28 m |
| 7.7 ft | 7.4 ft |
Soffitto Aperto Altezza
| Width | Height |
|---|---|
| 2.23 m | 5.44 m |
| 7.3 ft | 17.8 ft |
Container Open Top 40´
| Tara weight | Payload capacity | Cubic capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 3,850 kg | 26,630 kg | 66.4 m3 |
| 8,489.3 lbs | 58,719.2 lbs | 2,343.9 cu ft |
Larghezza Interna
| Length | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12.03 m | 2.35 m | 2.38 m |
| 39.5 ft | 7.7 ft | 7.8 ft |
Altezza alla Porta
| Width | Height |
|---|---|
| 2.34 m | 2.29 m |
| 7.7 ft | 7.5 ft |
Soffitto Aperto Altezza
| Width | Height |
|---|---|
| 2.21 m | 11.57 m |
| 7.3 ft | 38 ft |
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.
Flat rack container dimensions
Specific dimensions and capacity of flat rack containers may vary depending on the container manufacturer, the age of the container and the container owner. The specifications listed below are, however, representative.
Container Flat Rack 20´
| Tare weight | Payload capacity | Cubic capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 2,360 kg | 30,140 kg | 32.7 m3 |
| 5,203.8 lbs | 66,458.7 lbs | 1,154.3 cu ft |
| Internal length | Internal width | Internal height |
|---|---|---|
| 5,94 m | 2,35 m | 2,35 m |
| 19,5 ft | 7,7 ft | 7,7 f |
Container Flat Rack 40´
| Tare weight | Payload capacity | Cubic capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 kg | 40,000 kg | 62.2 m3 |
| 11,025 lbs | 88,200 lbs | 2,195.7 cu ft |
| Internal length | Internal width | Internal height |
|---|---|---|
| 12.13 m | 2.40 m | 2.14 m |
| 39.8 ft | 7.9 ft | 7 ft |
40 ft Pallet Wide containers are ideal for the transport of euro-pallet goods. Because these containers are slightly wider they can transport 2 to 6 pallets more as in a standard 40 ft container.
40 ft Pallet Wide Container
| Tare weight | Payload capacity | Cubic capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 34000 kg | 29920 kg | 70,4 m³ |
| Internal width | Internal height | Door opening width | Door opening height |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.442 | 12.1 m | 2,4 m | 2.27 m |
40ft Pallet Wide High Cube containers are ideal for the transport of euro-pallet goods. Because these containers are slightly wider they can transport 2 to 6 pallets more as in a standard 40 ft High Cube container.
40ft Pallet Wide High Cube Container
| Tare weight | Payload capacity | Cubic capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 4860 kg | 29140 kg | 89,2 m³ |
| Internal width | Internal height | Door opening width | Door opening height |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.440 | 2.695 m | 2.420 m | 2.584 m |