Container Specifications

Container Dimensions &
Shipping Equipment

Accurate technical specifications for all ocean and air freight container types — sourced from official ISO standards.

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Max Gross Weight20' GP: 32,500 kg • 40' Flatrack: 60,000 kg • 40' Reefer: 35,000 kg
ISO StandardAll dimensions ±10 mm per ISO 668 standard
Floor LoadStandard: 5,460 kg axle • Steel floor: 9,200 kg axle
Lashing Devices1,000 kg permissible load each

General Purpose Containers (Dry)

Standard ISO dry containers for all general cargo — 20', 40', 40' HC & 45' HC

20' General Purpose Container Technical Blueprint
Internal Length5,900 mm (19' 4¼")
Internal Width2,352 mm (7' 8⅝")
Internal Height2,393 mm (7' 10¼")
Door Width2,340 mm (7' 8⅛")
Door Height2,292 mm (7' 6¼")
Tare Weight2,300 kg (5,071 lbs)
Max Payload30,200 kg (66,579 lbs)
Max Gross32,500 kg (71,650 lbs)
Capacity33.2 m³ (1,172 ft³)
  • Suitable for all general cargo
  • Fork-lift pockets for loaded containers
  • One-door-off operation certified
  • Lashing rings on top longitudinal rails
40' General Purpose Container Technical Blueprint
Internal Length12,029 mm (39' 5½")
Internal Width2,352 mm (7' 8⅝")
Internal Height2,393 mm (7' 10¼")
Door Width2,340 mm (7' 8⅛")
Door Height2,292 mm (7' 6¼")
Tare Weight3,900 kg (8,598 lbs)
Max Payload28,600 kg (63,052 lbs)
Max Gross32,500 kg (71,650 lbs)
Capacity67.5 m³ (2,384 ft³)
  • Gooseneck tunnel for gooseneck chassis
  • Steel-floor option available
40' High Cube GP Technical Blueprint
Internal Length12,029 mm (39' 5½")
Internal Width2,352 mm (7' 8⅝")
Internal Height2,698 mm (8' 10⅛")
Door Width2,340 mm (7' 8⅛")
Door Height2,597 mm (8' 6¼")
Tare Weight4,000 kg (8,818 lbs)
Max Payload28,500 kg (62,832 lbs)
Max Gross32,500 kg (71,650 lbs)
Capacity76.4 m³ (2,700 ft³)
  • Extra 30 cm height vs standard
  • Ideal for voluminous light cargo
45' High Cube GP Technical Blueprint
Internal Length13,556 mm (44' 5⅝")
Internal Width2,352 mm (7' 8⅝")
Internal Height2,698 mm (8' 10⅛")
Door Width2,340 mm (7' 8⅛")
Door Height2,597 mm (8' 6¼")
Tare Weight4,800 kg (10,582 lbs)
Max Payload27,700 kg (61,068 lbs)
Max Gross32,500 kg (71,650 lbs)
Capacity86.1 m³ (3,040 ft³)
  • Longest standard container
  • Maximum volume for light cargo

Open Top Containers

Removable tarpaulin roof for over-height cargo & crane loading — 20', 40' & 40' HC

20' Open Top Container Blueprint
Internal Length5,895 mm (19' 4⅛")
Internal Width2,350 mm (7' 8½")
Internal Height2,380 mm (7' 9⅝")
Door Width2,340 mm (7' 8⅛")
Tare Weight2,450 kg (5,402 lbs)
Max Payload30,050 kg (66,248 lbs)
Max Gross32,500 kg (71,650 lbs)
Capacity32.5 m³ (1,148 ft³)
  • Removable tarpaulin roof
  • Door header swings out
  • Crane / top-loading capable
  • Lashing devices 1,000 kg each
40' Open Top Container Blueprint
Internal Length12,034 mm (39' 5¾")
Internal Width2,352 mm (7' 8⅝")
Internal Height2,395 mm (7' 10¼")
Door Width2,336 mm (7' 8")
Tare Weight3,900 kg (8,598 lbs)
Max Payload28,600 kg (63,052 lbs)
Max Gross32,500 kg (71,650 lbs)
Capacity67.2 m³ (2,374 ft³)
  • Tarpaulin lashing bars on outside walls
  • Gooseneck tunnel
40' HC Open Top Container Blueprint
Internal Length12,034 mm (39' 5¾")
Internal Width2,352 mm (7' 8⅝")
Internal Height2,698 mm (8' 10⅛")
Door Width2,336 mm (7' 8")
Tare Weight4,200 kg (9,259 lbs)
Max Payload28,300 kg (62,390 lbs)
Max Gross32,500 kg (71,650 lbs)
Capacity76.0 m³
  • Extra height for very tall cargo
  • Crane loading from top

Flatracks & Platforms

Heavy & oversized cargo — collapsible end walls for top/side loading. 20', 40' HC & Platforms

20' Flatrack Blueprint
L between corner posts5,612 mm (18' 4⅞")
W between corner posts2,227 mm (7' 3⅝")
Floor height370 mm (1' 2½")
Tare Weight2,740 kg (6,041 lbs)
Max Payload31,260 kg (68,916 lbs)
Max Gross34,000 kg (74,957 lbs)
  • Flush-folding end walls
  • Spring-assisted collapsible walls
  • Heavy & oversized cargo
40' HC Flatrack Blueprint
L between corner posts11,652 mm (38' 2¾")
W between corner posts2,224 mm (7' 3½")
Floor height648 mm (2' 1½")
Tare Weight5,950 kg (13,117 lbs)
Max Payload44,050 kg (97,113 lbs)
Max Gross50,000 kg (110,230 lbs)
  • Extra strong frame design
  • Twistlocks — interlock 4 units
  • Gooseneck tunnel both ends
20' Platform (Collapsed Flatrack) Blueprint
Length6,058 mm (20')
Width2,438 mm (8')
Bottom height370 mm (1' 2½")
Max Gross34,000–45,000 kg
  • Max 7 units interlocked pile
  • Extra-long oversized cargo
40' Platform (Collapsed Flatrack) Blueprint
Length12,192 mm (40')
Width2,245 mm (7' 4½")
Bottom height648 mm (2' 1½")
Static Break-bulkUp to 85,000 kg (187,390 lbs)
Max Gross50,000–60,000 kg
  • Max 4 units interlocked pile
  • Gooseneck tunnel both ends
  • Modified bottom for 60,000 kg

Refrigerated (Reefer) Containers

Temperature-controlled for perishables, pharma & cold chain — 20' & 40' HC

20' Refrigerated Container Blueprint
Internal Length5,450 mm (17' 10½")
Internal Width2,284 mm (7' 5⅞")
Internal Height2,267 mm (7' 5¼")
Max Stow Height2,184 mm (7' 2")
Door Width2,290 mm (7' 6⅛")
Door Height2,264 mm (7' 5⅛")
Tare Weight2,905 kg (6,404 lbs)
Max Payload27,575 kg (60,792 lbs)
Max Gross30,480 kg (67,196 lbs)
Capacity28.2 m³ (996 ft³)
  • Temperature: -30°C to +30°C
  • Shore power 380V/50Hz–460V/60Hz
  • T-bar floor for air circulation
  • De-humidification option available
40' HC Refrigerated Container Blueprint
Internal Length11,578 mm (37' 11¾")
Internal Width2,280 mm (7' 5¾")
Internal Height2,525 mm (8' 3⅜")
Max Stow Height2,425 mm (7' 11½")
Door Width2,276 mm (7' 5⅝")
Door Height2,535 mm (8' 3¾")
Tare Weight4,300 kg (9,480 lbs)
Max Payload29,700 kg (65,477 lbs)
Max Gross34,000 kg (74,957 lbs)
Capacity66.7 m³ (2,356 ft³)
  • Controlled Atmosphere (CA) available
  • ATO-DLO certified for perishables
  • EverFresh & AEM technology
  • Tailor-Made Atmosphere (TMA)

Tank Containers

Liquid cargo in ISO 20' frame — separate food-grade & chemical-grade tank fleets

20' Tank Container Blueprint
External Length6,058 mm (20')
External Width2,438 mm (8')
External Height2,591 mm (8' 6")
Tank Capacity17,500–26,000 L (typical)
Min Fill Level80% of capacity
Max Fill Level95% (ullage required)
Max Gross36,000 kg (79,365 lbs)
  • Foodstuffs: alcohols, juices, edible oils, food additives
  • Chemicals: flammables, oxidising agents, toxic, corrosives
  • Approved to highest international standards
Unit Load Devices (ULD)IATA standardised containers & pallets for air cargo
Weight RangeFrom 1,225 kg (LD-2) up to 11,340 kg (20 ft Pallet)
Aircraft TypesB747, B777, B767, B787, A300–A330, MD-11 & more

Air Cargo Pallets

Flat-base IATA ULDs with nets for wide & narrow body aircraft

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Suitable AircraftB747, B777, DC-10
Max Volume11.9 m³
Max Gross Weight4,626–6,033 kg
96
Suitable AircraftA300, A310, A330, L1011
Max Volume21.2 m³
Max Gross Weight6,804 kg
Half Pallet Blueprint
Suitable AircraftB747, B777
Max Volume7.2 m³
Max Gross Weight3,175 kg
LD-7 Pallet Blueprint
Suitable AircraftWide body all aircraft
Max Volume14.0 m³
Max Gross Weight5,000 kg
16 ft Pallet Blueprint
Suitable AircraftB747, B747 Combi
Max Volume26.8 m³
Max Gross Weight11,300 kg
20 ft Pallet Blueprint
Suitable AircraftB747F, B747 Combi
Max Volume33.2 m³
Max Gross Weight11,340 kg

Air Cargo Containers (ULD)

Enclosed unit load devices for lower and main deck cargo holds

LD-1 Blueprint
Suitable AircraftB747, B767, B777, MD-11
Max Volume4.8 m³
Max Gross Weight1,588 kg
LD-2 Blueprint
Suitable AircraftB767
Max Volume3.4 m³
Max Gross Weight1,225 kg
LD-3 Blueprint
Suitable AircraftA300, A310, A330, L1011
Max Volume4.3 m³
Max Gross Weight1,588 kg
LD-4 Blueprint
Suitable AircraftB767, B777
Max Volume5.7 m³
Max Gross Weight2,449 kg
LD-6 Blueprint
Suitable AircraftA300, A310, A330, L1011
Max Volume8.9 m³
Max Gross Weight3,175 kg
LD-8 Blueprint
Suitable AircraftB767
Max Volume6.85 m³
Max Gross Weight2,450 kg
LD-9 Enclosed Blueprint
Suitable AircraftA300, A310, A330, L1011
Max Volume9.1 m³
Max Gross Weight4,624–6,000 kg
LD-11 Blueprint
Suitable AircraftA300, A310, A330, L1011
Max Volume7.2 m³
Max Gross Weight3,176 kg
LD-26 Blueprint
Suitable AircraftB747, B777, DC-10
Max VolumeN/A
Max Gross Weight4,626–6,033 kg
LD-29 Blueprint
Suitable AircraftB747
Max Volume14.2 m³
Max Gross Weight6,033 kg
AQ6 (AMA) Blueprint
Suitable AircraftB747F, B747 Combi
Max Volume17.5 m³
Max Gross Weight6,804 kg
AQ7 (AMD) Blueprint
Suitable AircraftB747F, B747 Combi
Max Volume19.9 m³
Max Gross Weight6,800 kg
M-6 (AGA) Blueprint
Suitable AircraftB747F, B747 Combi
Max Volume33.0 m³
Max Gross Weight11,340 kg

Refrigerated ULDs

Temperature-controlled ULDs for cold chain — pharmaceuticals, perishables, biologics

Insulated LD-3 (RKN) Blueprint
Suitable AircraftA300, A310, A330, L1011
Max Volume3.0 m³
Max Gross Weight1,588 kg
  • Passive insulation for perishables
LD-9 Reefer (RAP) Blueprint
Suitable AircraftB747, B767, B777, B787, MD-11
Max Volume9.6 m³
Max Gross Weight4,626–6,000 kg
  • Active refrigeration for pharma & perishables
  • Cold chain certified
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