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SHIPPING CONTAINER SPECIFICATIONS

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DRY CARGO CONTAINERS DIMENSIONS
TYPE CONTAINER WEIGHT INTERIOR MEASUREMENT DOOR OPEN
Gross (kg) Tare (kg) Net (kg) lenght (m) Width (m) Height (m) Capacity (m³) Width (m) Height (m)
20 ft 24,000 2,370 21,630 5.898 2.352 2.394 33.20 2.343 2,280
40 ft 30,480 4,000 26,480 12.031 2.352 2.394 67.74 2.343 2.280
CHARACTERISTICS

Manufactured from either aluminium or steel, they are suitable for most types of cargo / general cargo. Aluminium containers have a slightly larger payload than steel, and steel containers have a slightly larger internal cube.

REFRIGERATED CONTAINERS DIMENSIONS
TYPE CONTAINER WEIGHT INTERIOR MEASUREMENT DOOR OPEN
Gross (kg) Tare (kg) Net (kg) lenght (m) Width (m) Height (m) Capacity (m³) Width (m) Height (m)
20 ft 24,000 3,050 20,950 5.449 2.290 2.244 26.70 2.276 2.261
40 ft 30,480 4,520 25,960 11.690 2.250 2.247 57.10 2.280 2.205
CHARACTERISTICS

Recommended for delicate cargo. Bottom-air delivery system ensures refrigerated cargo reaches its destination in optimum condition.

OPEN TOP CONTAINERS DIMENSIONS
TYPE CONTAINER WEIGHT INTERIOR MEASUREMENT DOOR OPEN
Gross (kg) Tare (kg) Net (kg) lenght (m) Width (m) Height (m) Capacity (m³) Width (m) Height (m)
20 ft 24,000 2,580 21,420 5.629 2.212 2.311 32.00 2.330 2.263
40 ft 30,480 4,290 26,190 11.763 2.212 2.311 65.40 2.330 2.263
CHARACTERISTICS

Allowing cargo to be loaded from the top, open top containers aree particularly suitable for bulky cargo such as machinery. They are fitted with a PVC tarpaulin cover and attachable bows with cable sealing devices. The containers doors can be removed to make the stuffing of cargo more convenient. Manufactured from steel.

FLAT RACK CONTAINERS DIMENSIONS
TYPE CONTAINER WEIGHT INTERIOR MEASUREMENT
Gross (kg) Tare (kg) Net (kg) lenght (m) Width (m) Height (m) Capacity (m³)
20 ft 30,480 2,900 27,580 5.624 2.236 2.234 27.90
40 ft 34,000 5,870 28,130 11.786 2.236 1.968 51.90
CHARACTERISTICS

Flatracks are especially suited to heavy loads or cargo that needs loading from the top or sides, such as pipes and machinery. There are collapsible and non-collapsible containers with or without walls. Manufactured from steel.

HIGH CUBE CONTAINERS DIMENSIONS
TYPE CONTAINER WEIGHT INTERIOR MEASUREMENT DOOR OPEN
Gross (kg) Tare (kg) Net (kg) lenght (m) Width (m) Height (m) Capacity (m³) Width (m) Height (m)
40 ft 30,480 3,980 26,500 12.031 2.352 2.698 76.30 2.340 2.585
45 ft 30,480 4,800 25,680 13.544 2.352 2.698 86.00 2.340 2.585
CHARACTERISTICS

With high cube containers, you gain an extra foot in height compared with general-purpose containers. Ideal for light, voluminous cargo or bulky cargo. These extra volume containers come in steel and aluminium.

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