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Container Sizes, Compared.
Standard dimensions, payloads, and capacities for every container type we move — so you can plan your shipment with confidence.
20' Standard
The workhorse of ocean freight — ideal for palletized and boxed general cargo.
- Internal W × H
- 2.35 m × 2.39 m
- Door Opening
- 2.34 m × 2.28 m
- Tare Weight
- 2,300 kg
- Max Payload
- 28,180 kg
- Cube Capacity
- 33.2 m³
40' Standard
Doubles the floor length of a 20' — best for high-volume, lower-density cargo.
- Internal W × H
- 2.35 m × 2.39 m
- Door Opening
- 2.34 m × 2.28 m
- Tare Weight
- 3,800 kg
- Max Payload
- 26,680 kg
- Cube Capacity
- 67.7 m³
40' High Cube
An extra 30 cm of height over the standard 40' — built for light, bulky cargo that maxes out on volume before weight.
- Internal W × H
- 2.35 m × 2.69 m
- Door Opening
- 2.34 m × 2.58 m
- Tare Weight
- 3,900 kg
- Max Payload
- 28,580 kg
- Cube Capacity
- 76.3 m³
45' High Cube
The longest dry box in common use, popular on intra-Asia and trans-Pacific lanes for maximum cube.
- Internal W × H
- 2.35 m × 2.70 m
- Door Opening
- 2.34 m × 2.58 m
- Tare Weight
- 4,800 kg
- Max Payload
- 27,600 kg
- Cube Capacity
- 86.1 m³
20' Reefer
Temperature-controlled from -25°C to +25°C — for perishables and pharma needing close monitoring.
- Internal W × H
- 2.29 m × 2.24 m
- Door Opening
- 2.28 m × 2.26 m
- Tare Weight
- 3,080 kg
- Max Payload
- 27,400 kg
- Cube Capacity
- 28.3 m³
40' High Cube Reefer
The standard for long-haul cold chain — same temperature range, double the capacity of a 20' reefer.
- Internal W × H
- 2.29 m × 2.50 m
- Door Opening
- 2.28 m × 2.26 m
- Tare Weight
- 4,800 kg
- Max Payload
- 25,680 kg
- Cube Capacity
- 59.3 m³
20' Open Top
A removable tarpaulin roof allows top-loading for cargo too tall or awkward for end-door access.
- Internal W × H
- 2.35 m × 2.35 m
- Door Opening
- 2.34 m × 2.24 m
- Tare Weight
- 2,250 kg
- Max Payload
- 28,180 kg
- Cube Capacity
- 32.5 m³
40' Open Top
Same top-loading flexibility as the 20', with double the floor length for longer awkward loads.
- Internal W × H
- 2.35 m × 2.35 m
- Door Opening
- 2.34 m × 2.24 m
- Tare Weight
- 3,640 kg
- Max Payload
- 26,500 kg
- Cube Capacity
- 65.7 m³
20' Flat Rack
No sides or roof — just a reinforced base, built for heavy machinery and oversized cargo.
- Internal W × H
- 2.35 m × 2.34 m
- Tare Weight
- 2,740 kg
- Max Payload
- 28,500 kg
40' Flat Rack
A longer, heavier-duty flat rack for project cargo and equipment that won't fit inside a box container.
- Internal W × H
- 2.35 m × 2.36 m
- Tare Weight
- 5,000 kg
- Max Payload
- 39,500 kg
Figures shown are typical industry-standard dimensions. Exact specs vary slightly by container owner and manufacturer — confirm exact specs with our team when booking.
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