Sea Containers

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What is a dry container?

90% of goods shipped by sea are loaded in dry containers(DC). The 20-foot and 40-foot cargo containers are made of aluminum or steel and are suitable for all types of cargo. Aluminum containers have a slightly larger payload than steel, and steel dry containers have a slightly larger internal cube.

Dimensions of shipping containers

Standard shipping container dimensions

The 20 ft standard shipping container and the 40 ft standard shipping container are two of the most widely used containers in the world to transport ocean freight goods.

The standard shipping containers differ from other types of containers in that they are completely airtight. These hermetically sealed shipping containers are not equipped with cooling nor ventilation systems like the refrigerated and ventilated containers.

The 20 ft standard shipping container can hold up to 10 standard pallets or 11 Euro pallets across its floor base.

The standard shipping containers are also known as dry shipping containers or dry vans.

20 ft standard shipping container dimensions

Container Reference Code:

22GP

Container Application:		The 20 ft standard shipping container is for general purpose cargo.
Container Dimensions:	Width	Height	Length
Door opening in feet	7' 8 ⅛"	7' 6 ¼"
Door opening in meters	2.34 m	2.29 m
Interior dimensions in feet	7' 8 ⅝"	7' 6 ¼"	19' 4 ¼"
Interior dimensions in meters	2.34 m	2.29 m	5.9 m
Container Weight	Max Gross	Tare	Max Payload
Weight in lbs	52,831 lbs	4,914 lbs	47,899 lbs
Weight in kg	23,956 kg	2,229 kg	21,727 kg
Container Volume	In CFT	In CBM
Load Capacity	1,172 CFT	33.2 CBM

40 ft high cube standard shipping container dimensions

Container Reference Code:

40HQ or 40HC

Container Application:		The 40 ft high cube shipping container is larger than the 40 ft standard shipping container.
Container Dimensions:	Width	Height	Length
Door opening in feet	7' 8 ⅛"	8' 6 ¼"
Door opening in meters	2.34 m	2.56 m
Interior dimensions in feet	7' 8 ⅝"	8' 10 ⅛"	39' 5 ⅝"
Interior dimensions in meters	2.352 m	2.69 m	12.01 m
Container Weight	Max Gross	Tare	Max Payload
Weight in lbs	67,196 lbs	8,747 lbs	58,448 lbs
Weight in kg	30,480 kg	3,968 kg	26,512 kg
Container Volume	In CFT	In CBM
Load Capacity	2,694 CFT	76.3 CBM

Refrigerated shipping container dimensions

Refrigerated shipping containers, also known as reefer containers, are equipped with a system that helps to maintain an internal temperature of between -25º and + 25º. Contrary to popular belief, these refrigerated containers do not regulate temperatures, they can only maintain them.

There are certain types of refrigerated containers that are capable of maintaining temperatures as low as -60º.

Although refrigerated containers have integrated systems that help with maintaining the internal temperature, the container must be connected to an external power source such as the vessel’s generator or the port’s power supply.

When booking a reefer container, it is important to make sure that necessary equipment is available throughout the entire international transport chain (from pick up to drop off) to help power the container and maintain its internal temperature.

Reefer containers are most commonly used to transport fresh and frozen foods such as fish, meat, fruits, and other perishable items. It is also regularly used to transport medicines and pharmaceutical products.

20 ft refrigerated shipping container dimensions

Container Reference Code:

22RT

Container Application:		The 20 ft refrigerated shipping container is for cargo that requires temperature control.
Container Dimensions:	Width	Height	Length
Door opening in feet	7' 8 ⅛"	7' 6 ¼"
Door opening in meters	2.34 m	2.29 m
Interior dimensions in feet	7'6"	7' 4 ⅞"	17' 11 ⅝"
Interior dimensions in meters	2.28 m	2.33 m	5.45 m
Container Weight	Max Gross	Tare	Max Payload
Weight in lbs	67,200 lbs	6,970 lbs	60,230 lbs
Weight in kg	30,480 kg	3,160 kg	27,320 kg