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 | ||
Length | Width | Height |
19’4″ | 7’8 | 7’10” |
5.90 M | 2.35 M | 2.39 M |
Door Openings | |
Width | Height |
7’8″ | 7’6″ |
2.24 M | 2.28 M |
Maximum Capacity | |
Volume | Weight |
1,172 CF | 47,900 LBS |
33.2 CU. M | 21,700 KGS |
Tare Weight |
4,916 LBS |
2,230 KGS |
40′ STANDARD
Interior Dimensions | ||
Length | Width | Height |
19’4″ | 7’8 | 7’10” |
5.90 M | 2.35 M | 2.39 M |
Door Openings | |
Width | Height |
7’8″ | 7’6″ |
2.34 M | 2.28 M |
Maximum Capacity | |
Volume | Weight |
2,390 CFT | 59,040 LBS |
67.7 CU. M | 26,780 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 | ||
Length | Width | Height |
39’5″ | 7’8″ | 8’10” |
12.04 M | 2.35 M | 2.70 M |
Door Openings | |
Width | Height |
7’8″ | 8’5″ |
2.34 M | 2.59 M |
Maximum Capacity | |
Volume | Weight |
2,694 CFT | 58,450 LBS |
76.3 CU. M | 26,510 KGS |
Tare Weight |
8,750 LBS |
3,970 KGS |
45′ HIGH CUBE
Interior Dimensions | ||
Length | Width | Height |
44’6″ | 7’8″ | 8’10” |
13.56 M | 2.35 M | 2.70 M |
Door Opening | |
Width | Height |
7’8″ | 8’5″ |
2.34 M | 2.59 M |
Maximum Capacity | |
Volume | Weight |
3,050 CFT | 64,250 LBS |
86.4 CU. M | 29,140 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 | ||
Length | Width | Height |
17’8″ | 7’5″ | 7’5″ |
5.43 M | 2.28 M | 2.26 M |
Door Openings | |
Width | Height |
7’5″ | 7’3″ |
2.26 M | 2.22 M |
Maximum Capacity | |
Volume | Weight |
2,694 CFT | 58,450 LBS |
28.3 CU. M | 20,800 KGS |
Tare Weight |
7,040 LBS |
3,200 KGS |
40′ REEFER
Interior Dimensions | ||
Length | Width | Height |
37’8″ | 7’5″ | 7’2″ |
11.50 M | 2.27 M | 2.20 M |
Door Openings | |
Width | Height |
7’5″ | 7’0″ |
2.28 M | 2.20 M |
Maximum Capacity | |
Volume | Weight |
2,040 CFT | 56,276 LBS |
57.8 CU. M | 25,580 KGS |
Tare Weight |
10,780 LBS |
4,900 KGS |
40′ REEFER HIGH CUBE
Interior Dimensions | ||
Length | Width | Height |
37’11” | 7’6″ | 8’2″ |
11.58 M | 2.30 M | 2.50 M |
Door Openings | |
Width | Height |
7’6″ | 8’0″ |
2.30 M | 2.44 M |
Maximum Capacity | |
Volume | Weight |
2,344 CFT | 57,561 LBS |
66.6 CU. M | 25,980 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 | ||
Length | Width | Height |
19’4″ | 7’7″ | 7’8″ |
5.90 M | 2.31 M | 2.35 M |
Door Openings | |
Width | Height |
7’6″ | 7’2″ |
2.29 M | 2.19 M |
Maximum Capacity | |
Volume | Weight |
1,136 CFT | 47,620 LBS |
32.2 CU. M | 21,600 KGS |
Tare Weight |
5,280 LBS |
2,400 KGS |
40′ OPEN TOP
Interior Dimensions | ||
Length | Width | Height |
39’5″ | 7’8″ | 7’8″ |
12.03 M | 2.35 M | 2.35 M |
Door Openings | |
Width | Height |
7’8″ | 7’5″ |
2.34 M | 2.27 M |
Maximum Capacity | |
Volume | Weight |
2,350 CFT | 58,710 LBS |
67.5 CU. M | 26,630 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 | ||
Length | Width | Height |
18’5″ | 7’3″ | 7’4″ |
5.62 M | 2.20 M | 2.23 M |
Door Openings | |
Width | Height |
– | – |
– | – |
Maximum Capacity | |
Volume | Weight |
– | 47,333 LBS |
– | 21,470 KGS |
Tare Weight |
5,578 LBS |
2,530 KGS |
40′ FLAT RACK
Interior Dimensions | ||
Length | Width | Height |
39’7″ | 6’10” | 6’5″ |
12.08 M | 2.44 M | 2.10 M |
Door Openings | |
Width | Height |
– | – |
– | – |
Maximum Capacity | |
Volume | Weight |
– | 85,800 LBS |
– | 39,000 KGS |
Tare Weight |
12,081 LBS |
5,480 KGS |
20′ COLLAPSIBLE FLAT RACK
Interior Dimensions | ||
Length | Width | Height |
18’6″ | 7’3″ | 7’4″ |
5.62 M | 2.21 M | 2.23 M |
Door Openings | |
Width | Height |
– | – |
– | – |
Maximum Capacity | |
Volume | Weight |
– | 61,117 LBS |
– | 27,730 KGS |
Tare Weight |
6,061 LBS |
2,750 KGS |
40′ COLLAPSIBLE FLAT RACK
Interior Dimensions | ||
Length | Width | Height |
39’7″ | 6’10” | 6’5″ |
12.08 M | 2.13 M | 2.04 M |
Door Openings | |
Width | Height |
– | – |
– | – |
Maximum Capacity | |
Volume | Weight |
– | 85,800 LBS |
– | 39,000 KGS |
Tare Weight |
12,787 LBS |
5,800 KGS |
20′ PLATFORM
Interior Dimensions | ||
Length | Width | Height |
19’11” | 8’0″ | 7’4″ |
6.06 M | 2.44 M | 2.23 M |
Door Openings | |
Width | Height |
– | – |
– | – |
Maximum Capacity | |
Volume | Weight |
– | 52,896 LBS |
– | 24,000 KGS |
Tare Weight |
6,061 LBS |
2,750 KGS |
40′ PLATFORM
Interior Dimensions | ||
Length | Width | Height |
40’0″ | 8’0″ | 6’5″ |
12.18 M | 2.40 M | 1.95 M |
Door Openings | |
Width | Height |
– | – |
– | – |
Maximum Capacity | |
Volume | Weight |
– | 86,397 LBS |
– | 86,397 LBS |
Tare Weight |
12,783 LBS |
5,800 KGS |