Reference guide for shipping containers. Please see most common types below.

 

  1. Dry Containers:

    These come in 10, 20, and 40 feet. These will be used to transport general cargo and are commonly used.

Overall Exterior Interior Weight Door Opening
CU.M CU.FT Length Width Height Length Width Height MGW TARE NET Width Height
20′ Steel Dry Cargo Container 33.1 1,169 20′-0″ 8′-0″ 8′-6″ 19′-4 13/16″ 7′-8 19/32″ 7′-9 57/64″ 67,200 lb 5,290 lb 61,910 lb 7′-8 1/8″ 7′-5 3/4″
6.058 m 2.438 m 2.591 m 5.898 m 2.352 m 2.385 m 30,480 kg 2,400 kg 28,080 kg 2.343 m 2.280 m
40′ Steel Dry Cargo Container 67.5 2,385 40′-0″ 8′-0″ 8′-6″ 39′-5 45/64″ 7′-8 19/32″ 7′-9 57/64″ 67,200 lb 8,820 lb 58,380 lb 7′-8 1/8″ 7′-5 3/4″
12.192 m 2.438 m 2.591 m 12.032 m 2.352 m 2.385 m 30,480 kg 4,000 kg 26,480 kg 2.343 m 2.280 m
40′ Hi-Cube Steel Dry Cargo Container 76.2 2,690 40′-0″ 8′-0″ 9′-6″ 39′-5 45/64″ 7′-8 19/32″ 8′-9 15/16″ 67,200 lb 9,260 lb 57,940 lb 7′-8 1/8″ 8′-5 49/64″
12.192 m 2.438 m 2.896 m 12.032 m 2.352 m 2.69 m 30,480 kg 4,200 kg 26,280 kg 2.343 m 2.585 m
45′ Hi-Cube Steel Dry Cargo Container 86 3,040 45′-0″ 8′-0″ 9′-6″ 44’6 7’7”’ 8’7” 67,200 lb 10,858 lb 56,342 lb 7′-8 1/8″ 8′-6″
13.716 m 2.438 m 2.896 m 13.556 m 2.352 m 2.700 m 71,500 lb 10,360 lb 61,290 lb 2.340 m 2.585 m
30,480 kg 4,870 kg 25,610 kg
32,500 kg 4,700 kg 27,800 kg

  1. Flat Rack Containers:

    These containers have sides which fold down to accommodate oversized cargo, equipment, and heavy loads.

    Overall Exterior Interior Weight
    CU.M CU.FT Length Width Height Length Width Height MGW TARE NET
    20′ Flat Rack Container with Collapsible End 20′-0″ 8′-0″ 8′-6″ 18’2 5/8″ 7’2 3/8″ 7’3 1/8″ 74,950 lb 6,170 lb 68,780 lb
    6.058 m 2.438 m 2.591 m 5.553 m 2.194 m 2.213 m 34,000 kg 2,800 kg 31,200 kg
    40′ Flat Rack Container with Collapsible End 40′-0″ 8′-0″ 8′-6″ 38’4 5/64″ 7’9 15/32″ 6’4 31/32″ 99,210 lb 10,800 lb 88,410 lb
    12.192 m 2.438 m 2.591 m 11.686 m 2.374 m 1.955 m 45,000 kg 4,900 kg 40,100 kg
    40′ Flat Rack Hi-Cube Container 40′-0″ 8′-0″ 9′-6″ 38’1-7/8″ 7’9 7/16″ 7’5 1/8″ 110,230 lb 11,020 lb 99,210 lb
    12.192 m 2.438 m 2.896 m 11.630 m 2.374 m 2.264 m 50,000 kg 5,000 kg 45,000 kg

  1. Open Top Containers:

    The convertible of the container world! These feature a removable top so goods can be accessed from the top. These are typically used for over-height cargo

    Overall Exterior Interior Weight
    CU.M CU.FT Length Width Height Length Width Height MGW TARE NET
    20′ Full Height Open Top Container 32.5 1,148 20′-0″ 8′-0″ 7′-8″ 19′-4″ 7’9″ 7’8″ 52,910 lb 5,310 lb 47,600 lb
    6.058 m 2.438 m 2.591 m 5.898 m 2.352 m 2.348 m 24,000 kg 2,410 kg 21,590 kg
    40′ Full Height Open Top Container 65.9 2,327 40′-0″ 8′-0″ 8′-6″ 39’6″ 7’9″ 7’8″ 67,200 lb 9,477 lb 57,701 lb
    12.192 m 2.438 m 2.591 m 12.032 m 2.352 m 2.348 m 30,480 kg 4,300 kg 26,180 kg
    40′ Hi-Cube Open Top Container 75.1 2,650 40′-0″ 8′-0″ 9′-6″ 39′-6″ 7′-9″ 8′-8 7/16″ 67,200 lb 9,390 lb 57,810 lb
    12.192 m 2.438 m 2.896 m 12.032 m 2.352 m 2.653 m 30,480 kg 4,260 kg 26,220 kg

  1. Tunnel Containers:

    These are much like your dry good container, but have openings at both ends (much like a tunnel)     

  2. Side Open Storage container:

    These operate much like the tunnel containers but open from the alternate sides. These help fit wider loads.

  3. Refrigerated ISO Containers:

    These regulate temperature and are commonly used to ship produce.

    Overall Exterior Interior Weight
    CU.M CU.FT Length Width Height Length Width Height MGW TARE NET
    20′ M.G.S.S. Refrigerated Container Cubic Capacity 20′-0″ 8′-0″ 8′-6″ 18′- 17/32″ 7′-6 15/32″ 7′-5 39/54″ 67,200 lb 6,750 lb 60,630 lb
    1,016 cu.ft. 28.8 cu.m. 6.058 m 2.438 m 2.591 m 5.500 m 2.298 m 2.276 m 30,480 kg 2,980 kg 27,500 kg
    40′ M.G.S.S. Hi-Cube Refrigerated Container Cubic Capacity 40′-0″ 8′-0″ 9′-6″ 38′-19/64″ 7’6-5/16″ 8’4-35/64″ 74,960 lb 10,490 lb 64,470 lb
    2,384 cu.ft. 67.5 cu.m. 12.192 m 2.438 m 2.896 m 11.590 m 2.294 m 2.544 m 34,000 kg 4,760 kg 29,240 kg

  4. Tanks:

    Tanks are users for shipping liquid materials and are widely used in the industry. These containers are typically made from steel or another anti-corrosive material.