Sea Freight
Shipping Containers
Here you will find an overview of the most popular shipping containers and reefers, incl. dimensions, volumes, and maximum load (standard values). Unlike air freight containers, shipping containers may be loaded by the clients themselves.
The dimensions, fittings and stack ability of shipping containers are standardized by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and specified in the ISO Standard 668. The containers are generally 20 or 40 foot in length.
Containers are assigned a special identifier to ensure ease of international identification. The first four capital letters indicate the owner, followed by a six-digit check number.
20ft General Purpose Container
Inside dimensions | 5,9 x 2,3 x 2,3 m |
Useable volume | 33,0 m³ |
Door opening | 2,3 x 2,2 m |
Max payload (tons)* | 27,7 |
40ft General Purpose Container
Inside dimensions | 12 x 2,3 x 2,3 m |
Useable volume | 67,2 m³ |
Door opening | 2,3 x 2,2 m |
Max payload (tons)* | 25,7 |
40ft General Purpose High Cube Container
Inside dimensions | 12,0 x 2,3 x 2,9 m |
Useable volume | 76,3 m³ |
Door opening | 2,3 x 2,5 m |
Max payload (tons)* | 27,3 |
40ft Flat Rack
Inside dimensions | 11,6 x 2,2 x 2,2 m |
Useable volume | 52,7 m³ |
Max payload (tons)* | 39,3 |
20ft Flat Rack
Inside dimensions | 5,6 x 2,2 x 2,2 m |
Useable volume | 25 m³ |
Max payload (tons)* | 37 |
40ft Open Top Container with detachable tarpaulin
Inside dimensions | 12,0 x 2,3 x 2,3 m |
Useable volume | 66,8 m³ |
Max payload (tons)* | 28,4 |
20ft Open Top Container with detachable tarpaulin
Inside dimensions | 5,8 x 2,3 x 2,3 m |
Useable volume | 32,5 m³ |
Max payload (tons)* | 30,0 |
40ft High Cube Reefer Container
Inside dimensions | 11,5 x 2,2 x 2,2 m |
Useable volume | 60 m³ |
Door opening | 2,5 x 2,2 m |
Max payload (tons)* | 27,7 |
20ft Reefer Container
Inside dimensions | 5,4 x 2,2 x 2,1 m |
Useable volume | 28,3 m³ |
Door opening | 2,2 x 2,2 m |
Max payload (tons)* | 27,3 |
