Container size guide
Despite having set dimensions, there are a variety of container types available to ensure that the type and quantity of cargo you are transporting fit the chosen container. Here you can find descriptions of 20 ‘dry containers, 20′ open top containers, 20′ flat rack containers, 20′ reefer containers, 40′ dry containers, 40’ dry high-cube containers, 40′ reefer high-cube containers, 40′ open top containers, 40′ flat rack containers, and 45’ dry high-cube containers.
20′ Dry container
Length: 5.90 m
Width: 2.35 m
Height: 2.39 m
Door width: 2.34 m
Door height: 2.28 m
Max payload: 28.20 t
Capacity: 33 cbm
Max EUR pallets: 11
20′ Open top container
Length: 5.90 m
Width: 2.34 m
Height: 2.35 m
Door width: 2.29 m
Door height: 2.25 m
Max payload: 28.20 t
Roof opening: 5.68 x 2.25 m
Capacity: 32 cbm
20′ Flat rack container
Length: 5.97 m
Length (inner): 5.70 m
Width: 2.36 m
Height: 2.24 m
Max payload: 27.15 t
20′ Reefer container
Length: 5.45 m
Width: 2.29 m
Height: 2.25 m
Door width: 2.29 m
Door height: 2.24 m
Max payload: 27.49 t
Capacity: 28 cbm
Max EUR pallets: 10
40′ Dry container
Length: 12.03 m
Width: 2.35 m
Height: 2.39 m
Door width: 2.34 m
Door height: 2.28 m
Max payload: 28.80 t
Capacity: 67 cbm
Max EUR pallets: 25
40′ Dry high-cube container
Length: 12.04 m
Width: 2.35 m
Height: 2.70 m
Door width: 2.34 m
Door height: 2.58 m
Max payload: 28.62 t
Capacity: 76 cbm
Max EUR pallets: 25
40′ Open top container
Length: 12.03 m
Width: 2.34 m
Height: 2.35 m
Door width: 2.29 m
Door height: 2.25 m
Max payload: 26.60 t
Roof opening: 11.81 x 2.22 m
Capacity: 64 cbm
40′ Reefer high-cube container
Length: 11.58 m
Width: 2.29 m
Height: 2.50 m
Door width: 2.29 m
Door height: 2.50 m
Max payload: 28.35 t
Capacity: 67 cbm
Max EUR pallets: 23
40′ Flat rack container
Length: 12.06 m
Length (inner): 11.66 m
Width: 2.37 m
Height: 2.28 m
Max payload: 39.30 t
45′ Dry high-cube container
Length: 13.56 m
Width: 2.35 m
Height: 2.70 m
Door width: 2.34 m
Door height: 2.58 m
Max payload: 27.60 t
Capacity: 85 cbm
Max EUR pallets: 27