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Ocean Container Specifications

Introduction to Ocean Container Specifications

The following ocean container dimensions and weights are offered as average indicators. Exact dimensions may vary due to the manufacturer of equipment. Maximum capacity weights listed do not correspond to the permissible weight limits for port, road and rail transport in all locations. Loaded containers rarely weigh more than 50,000 lbs.  Please contact us for all details specific to your needs.

Dry Containers

Suitable for normal cargos. Fitted with bar systems for Garment on Hanger (GOH) in some inventories/trade lanes.

20′ STANDARD

Interior Dimensions
LengthWidthHeight
19’4″7’87’10”
5.90 M2.35 M2.39 M
Door Openings
WidthHeight
7’8″7’6″
2.24 M2.28 M

Maximum Capacity
VolumeWeight
1,172 CF47,900 LBS
33.2 CU. M21,700 KGS
Tare Weight
4,916 LBS
2,230 KGS

ocean container | 20' standard

40′ STANDARD

Interior Dimensions
LengthWidthHeight
19’4″7’87’10”
5.90 M2.35 M2.39 M

Door Openings
WidthHeight
7’8″7’6″
2.34 M2.28 M
Maximum Capacity
VolumeWeight
2,390 CFT59,040 LBS
67.7 CU. M26,780 KGS
Tare Weight
8,160 LBS
3,700 KGS

High Cube Dry Containers

Specifically for light, voluminous or over-height cargo.

40′ HIGH CUBE

Interior Dimensions
LengthWidthHeight
39’5″7’8″8’10”
12.04 M2.35 M2.70 M

Door Openings
WidthHeight
7’8″8’5″
2.34 M2.59 M

Maximum Capacity
VolumeWeight
2,694 CFT58,450 LBS
76.3 CU. M26,510 KGS
Tare Weight
8,750 LBS
3,970 KGS

ocean container | high cube dry containers

45′ HIGH CUBE

Interior Dimensions
LengthWidthHeight
44’6″7’8″8’10”
13.56 M2.35 M2.70 M

Door Opening
WidthHeight
7’8″8’5″
2.34 M2.59 M
Maximum Capacity
VolumeWeight
3,050 CFT64,250 LBS
86.4 CU. M29,140 KGS

Tare Weight
8,550 LBS
3,880 KGS

Reefer Container

Specifically for cargo requiring transport at a constant temperature above or below a freezing point.

20′ REEFER
Interior Dimensions
LengthWidthHeight
17’8″7’5″7’5″
5.43 M2.28 M2.26 M
Door Openings
WidthHeight
7’5″7’3″
2.26 M2.22 M

Maximum Capacity
VolumeWeight
2,694 CFT58,450 LBS
28.3 CU. M20,800 KGS
Tare Weight
7,040 LBS
3,200 KGS

ocean container | reefer container

40′ REEFER

Interior Dimensions
LengthWidthHeight
37’8″7’5″7’2″
11.50 M2.27 M2.20 M

Door Openings
WidthHeight
7’5″7’0″
2.28 M2.20 M
Maximum Capacity
VolumeWeight
2,040 CFT56,276 LBS
57.8 CU. M25,580 KGS
Tare Weight
10,780 LBS
4,900 KGS

40′ REEFER HIGH CUBE

Interior Dimensions
LengthWidthHeight
37’11”7’6″8’2″
11.58 M2.30 M2.50 M
Door Openings
WidthHeight
7’6″8’0″
2.30 M2.44 M

Maximum Capacity
VolumeWeight
2,344 CFT57,561 LBS
66.6 CU. M25,980 KGS

Tare Weight
9,900 LBS
4,500 KGS

Open Top Containers
Has a removable tarpaulin. Specifically designed for over-height cargo, allows for loading by crane.

20′ OPEN TOP

Interior Dimensions
LengthWidthHeight
19’4″7’7″7’8″
5.90 M2.31 M2.35 M

Door Openings
WidthHeight
7’6″7’2″
2.29 M2.19 M

Maximum Capacity
VolumeWeight
1,136 CFT47,620 LBS
32.2 CU. M21,600 KGS
Tare Weight
5,280 LBS
2,400 KGS

40′ OPEN TOP

Interior Dimensions
LengthWidthHeight
39’5″7’8″7’8″
12.03 M2.35 M2.35 M

Door Openings
WidthHeight
7’8″7’5″
2.34 M2.27 M
Maximum Capacity
VolumeWeight
2,350 CFT58,710 LBS
67.5 CU. M26,630 KGS
Tare Weight
8,490 LBS
3,850 KGS

Flat Rack and Platform Containers

Specifically for heavy loads & over-width cargo, ideal for out-of-gauge cargo that will not fit inside a closed container.

20′ FLAT RACK
Interior Dimensions
LengthWidthHeight
18’5″7’3″7’4″
5.62 M2.20 M2.23 M
Door Openings
WidthHeight

Maximum Capacity
VolumeWeight
47,333 LBS
21,470 KGS
Tare Weight
5,578 LBS
2,530 KGS

Flat Rack and Platform Containers | ocean container

40′ FLAT RACK

Interior Dimensions
LengthWidthHeight
39’7″6’10”6’5″
12.08 M2.44 M2.10 M

Door Openings
WidthHeight
Maximum Capacity
VolumeWeight
85,800 LBS
39,000 KGS

Tare Weight
12,081 LBS
5,480 KGS

20′ COLLAPSIBLE FLAT RACK

Interior Dimensions
LengthWidthHeight
18’6″7’3″7’4″
5.62 M2.21 M2.23 M

Door Openings
WidthHeight

Maximum Capacity
VolumeWeight
61,117 LBS
27,730 KGS

Tare Weight
6,061 LBS
2,750 KGS

40′ COLLAPSIBLE FLAT RACK

Interior Dimensions
LengthWidthHeight
39’7″6’10”6’5″
12.08 M2.13 M2.04 M

Door Openings
WidthHeight
Maximum Capacity
VolumeWeight
85,800 LBS
39,000 KGS
Tare Weight
12,787 LBS
5,800 KGS

20′ PLATFORM

Interior Dimensions
LengthWidthHeight
19’11”8’0″7’4″
6.06 M2.44 M2.23 M

Door Openings
WidthHeight

Maximum Capacity
VolumeWeight
52,896 LBS
24,000 KGS
Tare Weight
6,061 LBS
2,750 KGS

40′ PLATFORM

Interior Dimensions
LengthWidthHeight
40’0″8’0″6’5″
12.18 M2.40 M1.95 M

Door Openings
WidthHeight
Maximum Capacity
VolumeWeight
86,397 LBS
86,397 LBS
Tare Weight
12,783 LBS
5,800 KGS

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