Types of Shipping Containers

Height Material Tare Weight kgs Max Cargo kgs Door
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Dimensions
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Width mm Height mm Length mm Width mm Height mm m
ibs ibs ft ft ft ft ft cft
20′ DRY CONTAINERS
8’6” Steel 2,200 21,800 2,341 2,280 5,898 2,350 2,392 33.2
4,805 48,060 7’8” 7’5” 19’4” 7’8” 7’10” 1,172
20′ DRY CONTAINERS (HEAVY DUTY)
8’6” Steel 2,200 28,280 2,341 2,280 5,898 2,350 2,392 33.2
4,805 48,060 7’8” 7’5” 19’4” 7’8” 7’10” 1,172
40′ DRY CONTAINERS
8’6” Steel 3,700 26,780 2,341 2,280 12,032 2,350 2,392 67.6
8,160 59,040 7’8” 7’5” 39’5” 7’8” 7’10” 2,390
40′ DRY CONTAINERS (HIGH CUBE)
9’6″ Steel 3,970 26,510 2,338 2,585 12,032 2,350 2,697 76.3
8,750 58,450 7’8” 8’5” 39’5” 7’8” 8’10” 2,694
45′ DRY CONTAINERS (HIGH CUBE)
9’6″ Steel 4,570 25,910 2,338 2,585 13,557 2,352 2,694 85.9
9,981 56,587 7’8” 8’5” 44’5” 7’8” 8’10” 3,035
Height Material Tare Weight kgs Max Cargo kgs Door Opening Interior Dimensions Interior Cubic
Width mm Height mm Length mm Width mm Height mm m
ibs ibs ft ft ft ft ft cft
20′ REFRIGERATED CONTAINERS
8’6” Aluminum 2,870 21,130 2,266 2,294 5,449 2,268 2,270 28
6,268 46,148 7’5” 7’6” 17’10” 7’5” 7’5” 989
20′ REFRIGERATED CONTAINERS
8’6” SUS 3,060 27,420 2,264 2,294 5,447 2,268 2,271 28.3
6,745 60,447 7’5” 7’6” 17’10” 7’5” 7’5” 989
40′ REFRIGERATED CONTAINERS (HIGH CUBE)
8’6” Aluminum 4,300 26,080 2,293 2,483 11,593 2,270 2,530 66.6
9,460 57,500 7’6” 8’1” 38’0” 7’5” 8’3” 2,341
40′ REFRIGERATED CONTAINERS (HIGH CUBE / HEAVY DUTY)
8’6” Aluminum 4,300 26,080 2,293 2,483 11,593 2,270 2,530 66.6
9,460 57,500 7’6” 8’1” 38’0” 7’5” 8’3” 2,341
40′ REFRIGERATED CONTAINERS (HIGH CUBE)
9’6″ SUS 4,810 25,670 2,294 2,550 11,577 2,268 2,526 67
10,610 56,590 7’6” 8’4” 37’11” 7’5” 8’3” 2,341
40′ REFRIGERATED CONTAINERS (HIGH CUBE / HEAVY DUTY)
9’6″ SUS 4,900 28,340 2,286 2,567 11,584 2,286 2,544 67.3
10,802 62,476 7’6” 8’4” 38′ 7’6” 8’4” 2,377
Height Material Tare Weight kgs Max Cargo kgs Door Opening Interior Dimensions Interior Cubic
Width mm Height mm Length mm Width mm Height mm
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20′ OPEN TOP CONTAINERS
8’6” Steel 2,250 21,750 2,341 2,274 5,894 2,350 2,354 32.6
4,960 47,950 7’8” 7’5” 19’4” 7’8” 7’8” 1,151
40′ OPEN TOP CONTAINERS
8’6” Steel 3,850 26,630 2,341 2,274 12,028 2,350 2,354 65.5
8,490 58,710 7’8” 7’5” 39’5” 7’8” 7’8” 2,350
20′ FLAT RACK CONTAINERS
8’6” Steel 2,710 27,770 5,950 2,092 2,175 27.1
6,060 61,140 19’6″ 6’10” 7’1″ 956
40′ FLAT RACK CONTAINERS
8’6” Steel 5,050 39,950 12,084 2,092 1,966 49.7
11,690 87,520 39’7″ 6’10” 6’5″ 1,755
40′ GARMENT CONTAINERS
8’6” Steel 4,068 26,412 2,280 2,341 12,036 2,350 2,310 65.3
9,972 58,249 7’5” 7’8” 39’5” 7’8” 7’6” 2,308
SuperRack Containers
8’6″~13’6″ Steel 5,600 45,000 12,176 2,374 1,954~3478 56.5~100.5
12,350 99,210 40’00” 7’9” 6’4″~11’5″ 1,995~3548
BAF – Bunker Adjustment Factor FCL – Full Container Loads
BKO – Booking Office FEFC – Far Eastern Freight Conference
B/L – Bill of Lading FEU – Forty Foot Equivalent Unit
CAF – Currency Adjustment Factor FIO – Free In and Out
C and F – Cost and Freight FILO – Free In Liner Out
CBR – Commodity Box Rate FOB – Free on Board
CFS – Container Freight Station GSCR – General Special Cargo Request
CFR – Cost and Freight IMO – Inter-Government Maritime Consultant Organization
CIF – Cost Insurance Freight ISO – international Standard Organization
CIP – Carriage and Insurance Paid To L/C – Letter of Credit
CKD – Completely Knocked Down LCL – Less than Container Load
C/L – Container Load LIFO – Liner In Free Out
COD – Change of Destination M – Measurement
CPT – Carriage Paid To MCBR – Mixed Commodity Box Rates
CSP – Container Services Port NAI – Net All In
CST – Container Services Tariff NNW – Non Negotiable Waybill
CT – Conference Terms NOE – Not Otherwise Enumerated
CTB – Combined Transport Bill of lading NTA – Non Tariff Agreement
CY – Container Yard NTR – Non Tariff Rate
DAF – Delivered At Frontier OH – Over Height
DDP – Delivered Duty Paid OL – Over Length
DDU – Delivered Duty Unpaid OOG – Out of Gauge
DES – Delivered Ex Ship OW – Over Width
DEQ – Delivered Ex Quay PLOA – Place of Acceptance
DGR – Dangerous Goods Request PLOD – Place of Delivery
DIC – Delivered in Charges PLOR – Place of Receipt
D/O – Delivery Order POD – Port of Discharge
DS – Department Store POL – Port of Landing
ECD – Empty Container Depot RCR – Reefer Cargo Request
EDI – Electronic Data Interchange SCQ – Special Commodity Quotation
EQR – Equipment Request SITC – Standard International Trade Classification
ETA – Expected Time of Arrival SISCQ – Sundry Items Special Commodity Quotation
ETD – Expected Time Departure TCSP – Through Container Services Port
EXW – Ex Works TEU – Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit
EZC – European Zone Charge THC – Terminal Handling Charge
FAK – Freight All Kinds T/S – Transshipment
FAS – Free Along Side Ship W – Weight
FCA – Free Carrier W/M – Weight / Measurement

Shipping Containers Gallery

STANDARD OCEAN SHIPPING CONTAINER

Description: Standard containers are completely-enclosed units with rigid walls, roof, and floor. At least one end wall has a door for ease of access.

Available sizes (length x width x height):
– 20’ x 8’ x 8’6”
– 40’ x 8’ x 8’6”
– 40’ x 8’ x 9’6” (high cube)

HARDTOP FREIGHT SHIPPING CONTAINER

Description:  Made specifically with heavier cargo in mind, hardtop containers are created with steel roofs which can be removed for ease of packing. The removable roofs make it easier for cranes to help load goods in the container. The door header on the end wall(s) can be swung out.

Available sizes (length x width x height):
– 20’ x 8’ x 8’6”
– 40’ x 8’ x 8’6”
– 40’ x 8’ x 9’6” (high cube)

OPEN TOP SHIPPING CONTAINER

Description: Open top containers are essentially general/standard containers without a rigid roof. Instead, they boast a flexible tarpaulin roof, which can be moved or entirely removed. The tarpaulin is also supported on either movable or removable bows. The door header on the end wall(s) can be swung out.

Available sizes (length x width x height):
– 20’ x 8’ x 8’6”
– 40’ x 8’ x 8’6”
– 40’ x 8’ x 9’6” (high cube)

REEFER (REFRIGERATED) SHIPPING CONTAINER

Description:  Short for “refrigerated container,” reefers are thermal, insulated units with compressors to either heat or cool the container’s packaged cargo. The walls of reefers usually contain polyurethane foam for efficient insulation (known as “sandwich construction”). Many reefer containers also boast adjustable ventilation, allowing for better internal airflow.

Available sizes (length x width x height):
– 20’ x 8’ x 8’6”
– 40’ x 8’ x 8’6”
– 40’ x 8’ x 9’6” (high cube)

Flat rack shipping container

Description: Flat racks are containers with a steel frame, no sidewalls, a wood floor, and fixed or collapsible end walls. Some flat racks even have end walls which fold flush with the base.

Available sizes (length x width x height):
– 20’ x 8’ x 8’6”
– 40’ x 8’ x 8’6”
– 40’ x 8’ x 9’6” (high cube)

Platform Container

Description:  A platform container is simply a floor structure without any side or end walls. They’re made of a steel frame and a wooden floor.

Available sizes (length x width x height):
– 20’ x 8’ x 8’6”
– 40’ x 8’ x 8’6”

Insulated Shipping Container

Description: An insulated container is similar to the reefer container. It has Polyurethane foam on its walls to maximize insulation, but uses the vessels cooling or “clip-on”unit for temperature control.

Available sizes (length x width x height):
– 20’ x 8’ x 8’6”
– 40’ x 8’ x 8’6”

Ventilated shipping container

Description:  The ventilated container resembles a standard container but has openings in the top and bottom longitudinal rails. This ensures it has maximum ventilation while withstanding weather conditions.

Available sizes (length x width x height):
– 20’ x 8’ x 8’6”