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This publication is hoping to give a little bit of help to determine what type of container used load our cargo.
Depending on the size, container consists of a 20-foot container, 40ft, 40HC feet and 45 feet while depending on the type of charge known as dry goods, reefer, as well as special containers. Here is an explanation of the types and sizes of containers of international standard list of equipment on the flight, which often we use to send our cargo. But keep in mind that the size of the container can be modified in each series of container, although not too significant.

Type Exterior Interior Weight Door Opening
Length Width Height Length Width Height Gross Weight Tare Weight Net Weight Width Height
20'
Steel
Dry Cargo Container
20'-0" 8'-0" 8'-6" 19'-4 13/16" 7'-8 19/32" 7'-9 57/64" 52,910lb 5,140lb 47,770lb 7'-8 1/8" 7'-5 3/4"
67,200lb 5,290lb 61,910lb
6.058m 2.438m 2.591m 5.898m 2.352m 2.385m 24,000kg 2,330kg 21,670kg 2.343m 2.280m
30,480kg 2,400kg 28,080kg
40'
Steel Dry Cargo Container
40'-0" 8'-0" 8'-6" 39'-5 45/64" 7'-8 19/32" 7'-9 57/64" 67,200lb 8,820lb 58,380lb 7'-8
1/8"
7'-5 3/4"
12.192m 2.438m 2.591m 12.032m 2.352m 2.385m 30,480kg 4,000kg 26,480kg 2.343m 2.280m
40'
Hi-Cube Steel Dry Cargo Container
40'-0" 8'-0" 9'-6" 39'-5 45/64" 7'-8 19/32" 8'-9 15/16" 67,200lb 9,260lb 57,940lb 7'-8
1/8"
8'-5 49/64"
12.192m 2.438m 2.896m 12.032m 2.352m 2.69m 30,480kg 4,200kg 26,280kg 2.343m 2.585m
45'
Hi-Cube Steel Dry Cargo Container
45'-0" 8'-0" 9'-6" 44'-5 7/10" 7'-8 19/32" 8'-10 17/64" 67,200lb 10,858lb 56,342lb 7'-8
1/8"
8'-5 49/64"
71,650lb 10,360lb 61,290lb
13.716m 2.438m 2.896m 13.556m 2.352m 2.698m 30,480kg 4,870kg 25,610kg 2.340m 2.585m
32,500kg 4,700kg 27,800kg

Some shipping containers to provide for special needs, for example:

  • The container is equipped with the hanging beam is used to send the garment / apparel hanged without packing carton.
  • Container with extra payload or the size of the door for greater weight and larger dimensions.
  • Bull bar rings and admonition to strap cargo - a windowless container (ventilated container) for plants that require air circulation such as coffee, chocolate, onion, garlic, etc.
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