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The 20 or 40 feet standard container is one of the most used container types worldwide in the maritime transport of goods.

They differ from other container models mainly in that they are hermetically sealed and do not have refrigeration or ventilation systems.

Container dimensions Width Height Length
Container opening in feet 7′ 8 ⅛” 7′ 6 ¼”
Container opening in meters 2.34 m 2.29 m
Inner dimensions in feet 7′ 8 ⅝” 7′ 6 ¼” 19′ 4 ¼”
Inner dimensions in meters 2.34 m 2.29 m 5.9 m
Container weight Gross weight max tare Max payload max
Weight in lbs 52,831 lbs 4,914 lbs 47,899 lbs
Weight in kg 23,956 kg 2,229 kg 21,727 kg
Container volumen In CFT In CBM
Cargo capacity 1,172 CFT 33.2 CBM

The 20 or 40 feet standard container is one of the most used container types worldwide in the maritime transport of goods.

They differ from other container models mainly in that they are hermetically sealed and do not have refrigeration or ventilation systems.

Container dimensions Width Height Length
Container opening in feet 7′ 8 ⅛” 7′ 6 ¼”
Container opening in meters 2.34 m 2.29 m
Inner dimensions in feet 7′ 8 ⅝” 7′ 6 ¼” 37′ 11 ¼”
Inner dimensions in meters 2.352 m 2.395 m 12.01 m
Container weight Gross weight max tare Max payload max
Weight in lbs 67,199 lbs 5,220 lbs 59,039 lbs
Weight in kg 30,481 kg 3,701 kg 26,780 kg
Container volumen In CFT In CBM
Cargo capacity 2,389.75 CFT 67.67 CBM

The 20 or 40 feet standard container is one of the most used container types worldwide in the maritime transport of goods.

They differ from other container models mainly in that they are hermetically sealed and do not have refrigeration or ventilation systems.

Container dimensions Width Height Length
Container opening in feet 7′ 8 ⅛” 8′ 6 ¼”
Container opening in meters 2.34 m 2.56 m
Inner dimensions in feet 7′ 8 ⅝” 8′ 10 ⅛” 39′ 5 ⅝”
Inner dimensions in meters 2.352 m 2.69 m 12.01 m
Container weight Gross weight max tare Max payload max
Weight in lbs 67,196 lbs 8,747 lbs 59,039 lbs
Weight in kg 30,480 kg 3,968 kg 26,512 kg
Container volumen In CFT In CBM
Cargo capacity 2,694 CFT 76.3 CBM

The 20 or 40 feet standard container is one of the most used container types worldwide in the maritime transport of goods.

They differ from other container models mainly in that they are hermetically sealed and do not have refrigeration or ventilation systems.

Container dimensions Width Height Length
Container opening in feet 7′ 9½” 8′ 5 ¾”
Container opening in meters 2.37 m 2.58 m
Inner dimensions in feet 7′ 11″ 8′ 10″ 44′ 4 ¾”
Inner dimensions in meters 2.41 m 2.69 m 13.53 m
Container weight Gross weight max tare Max payload max
Weight in lbs 74,960 lbs 10,910 lbs 64,050 lbs
Weight in kg 34,000 kgkg 4,950 kg 29,050 kg
Container volumen In CFT In CBM
Cargo capacity 3,122 CFT 88.4 CBM

This type of container is equipped with a ventilation system thanks to side openings that allow air circulation.

Container dimensions Width Height Length
Container opening in feet 7′ 8 ⅛” 7′ 6 ¼”
Container opening in meters 2.34 m 2.29 m
Inner dimensions in feet 7′ 8 ⅝” 7′ 6 ¼” 19′ 4 ¼”
Inner dimensions in meters 2.352 m 2.395 m 5.9 m
Container weight Gross weight max tare Max payload max
Weight in lbs 52,897 lbs 5,297 lbs 47,899 lbs
Weight in kg 32,500 kg 2,394 kg 21,727 kg
Container volumen In CFT In CBM
Cargo capacity 1,172 CFT 33.2 CBM

It has a system that allows maintaining a temperature inside the container between -25º and +25º, these containers cannot cool the temperature because they do not generate cold air, but can only maintain it.

Some special types of refrigerated containers can maintain temperatures as low as -60º.

Container dimensions Width Height Length
Container opening in feet 7′ 8 ⅛” 7′ 6 ¼”
Container opening in meters 2.34 m 2.29 m
Inner dimensions in feet 7’6″ 7′ 4 ⅞” 17′ 11 ⅝”
Inner dimensions in meters 2.28 m 2.33 m 5.45 m
Container weight Gross weight max tare Max payload max
Weight in lbs 67,200 lbs 6,970 lbs 60,230 lbs
Weight in kg 30,480 kg 3,160 kg 27,320 kg

It has a system that allows maintaining a temperature inside the container between -25º and +25º, these containers cannot cool the temperature because they do not generate cold air, but can only maintain it.

Some special types of refrigerated containers can maintain temperatures as low as -60º.

Container dimensions Width Height Length
Container opening in feet 7′ 5 ⅜” 6′ 11 ⅞”
Container opening in meters 2.26 m 2.13 m
Inner dimensions in feet 7’5 ⅜” 7′ 1 ⅞” 37′ 11 ¼”
Inner dimensions in meters 2.26 m 2.18 m 11.48 m
Container weight Gross weight max tare Max payload max
Weight in lbs 67,053 lbs 10,778 lbs 56,275 lbs
Weight in kg 30,415 kg 4,889 kg 25,526 kg
Container volumen In CFT In CBM
Cargo capacity 2,039.7 CFT 57.76 CBM

They are designed to accommodate in multimodal transport all those cargoes whose dimensions, package distribution or weight do not allow their transport in standard containers or dry van, whether 20, 40 or 40 feet HC.

The flat racks are made of metal plates that fit a standard 20 or 40 feet structure. The sides are hinged and have no roof or top.

Container dimensions Width Height Length
Container opening in feet 7′ 8 ⅛” 7′ 6 ¼”
Container opening in meters 2.34 m 2.29 m
Inner dimensions in feet 7′ 8 ⅝” 7′ 6 ¼” 19′ 4 ¼”
Inner dimensions in meters 2.34 m 2.29 m 5.9 m
Container weight Gross weight max tare Max payload max
Weight in lbs 52,831 lbs 4,914 lbs 47,899 lbs
Weight in kg 23,956 kg 2,229 kg 21,727 kg
Container volumen In CFT In CBM
Cargo capacity 1,172 CFT 33.2 CBM

They are designed to accommodate in multimodal transport all those cargoes whose dimensions, package distribution or weight do not allow their transport in standard containers or dry van, whether 20, 40 or 40 feet HC.

The flat racks are made of metal plates that fit a standard 20 or 40 feet structure. The sides are hinged and have no roof or top.

Container dimensions Width Height Length
Container opening in feet
Container opening in meters
Inner dimensions in feet 7′ 4″ 7′ 5 ⅓” 39′ 3 ⅞”
Inner dimensions in meters 2.23 m 2.27 m 11.98 m
Container weight Gross weight max tare Max payload max
Weight in lbs 98,326 lbs 12,897 lbs 85,429 lbs
Weight in kg 44,600 kg 5,850 kg 38,750 kg
Container volumen In CFT In CBM
Cargo capacity 1,860 CFT 52.7 CBM

It can be 20 or 40 feet and although it can be considered within the category of standard containers, it has the particularity of not having a top.

The type of goods transported in this type of container is essentially the same as in a flat rack container, but with more regular dimensions on the sides.

Container dimensions Width Height Length
Container opening in feet 7′ 8 ⅛” 7′ 6 ¼”
Container opening in meters 2.34 m 2.29 m
Inner dimensions in feet 7′ 8 ⅝” 7′ 6 ¼” 19′ 4 ¼”
Inner dimensions in meters 2.352 m 2.395 m 5.9 m
Container weight Gross weight max tare Max payload max
Weight in lbs 52,897 lbs 5,297 lbs 47,619 lbs
Weight in kg 23,994 kg 2,394 kg 21,600 kg
Container volumen In CFT In CBM
Cargo capacity 1,172 CFT 33.2 CBM

It can be 20 or 40 feet and although it can be considered within the category of standard containers, it has the particularity of not having a top.

The type of goods transported in this type of container is essentially the same as in a flat rack container, but with more regular dimensions on the sides.

Container dimensions Width Height Length
Container opening in feet 7′ 8 ⅛” 7′ 6 ¼”
Container opening in meters 2.34 m 2.29 m
Inner dimensions in feet 7′ 8 ⅝” 7′ 6 ¼” 19′ 4 ¼”
Inner dimensions in meters 2.352 m 2.395 m 5.9 m
Container weight Gross weight max tare Max payload max
Weight in lbs 52,897 lbs 5,297 lbs 47,619 lbs
Weight in kg 23,994 kg 2,394 kg 21,600 kg
Container volumen In CFT In CBM
Cargo capacity 1,172 CFT 33.2 CBM

Tank containers or isotanks are containers specially designed for the transport of liquids or gases.

They allow the maritime transport of bulk cargoes, both liquid foodstuffs such as oil or wine, as well as hazardous substances.

The most common tank containers are 20 or 40 feet, but there are other sizes such as 10 feet or 30 feet.

Container dimensions Width Height Length
Outer dimensions in feet 8′ 8′ 6″ 20″
Outer dimensions in meters 2.43 m 2.59 m 6.09 m
Container volumen In U.S. Gallons In Liters
Cargo capacity 6,450 gl 26,001 lt
  • Bulkcarrier vessels: Suitable for moving bulk cargoes, they have their own cranes to facilitate loading and unloading.

  • RoRo Vessels: (Roll on – Roll off) Very common in the sector because they transport all types of cargo that can roll, such as vehicles and trucks, they are also used for passengers.
  • Vessels specialized in Refrigerated Cargo; used with container is very common in the food and perishable sector.

  • Vessels exclusively for the Livestock sector, allows moving live animals massively.

  • Chemical Products Vessels: normally transport all the products of the industrial raw materials sector such as liquid and volatile gases that require many precautions in their transportation.

  • Oil tankers: dedicated to move crude oil, they are usually of large sizes and can transport up to 2,000,000 barrels of crude oil.