Container Specs

Measuring 20 feet in length, a dry shipping container is a purpose-built steel box which enables secure transportation and storage of goods by ship, rail, and road. It is designed to be reusable, meeting international standards. The term “dry” in the context of shipping containers refers to the fact that these containers are designed for the transport of general, non-refrigerated cargo.

The dimensions of a 20-foot dry shipping container are approximately 20 feet long (6.06 meters), 8 feet wide (2.44 meters), and 8.5 feet high (2.59 meters). They have a typical storage capacity of around 33.2 cubic meters (1,172 cubic feet) and a maximum gross weight of around 30,480 kg (67,200 lbs), which includes the container’s tare weight (empty weight) and the weight of the cargo it can carry.

These containers are commonly used in international trade due to their standardized sizes and design, which allows for efficient handling, stacking, and transportation. They can carry a wide variety of goods, from consumer products to industrial equipment, and are suitable for transporting cargo that does not require temperature control or other special conditions.

Door opening:
Width:  7′ 8″
Height: 7′ 7″

Tare weight 5,072lbs
Interior Cube:
1.172cuft

A 40-foot dry shipping container is another standardized, reusable steel box designed for the safe and efficient transportation of goods through various modes of transportation, including ships, trains, and trucks. Like the 20-foot dry shipping container, it is intended for the transport of general, non-refrigerated cargo.

The dimensions of a 40-foot dry shipping container are approximately 40 feet long (12.19 meters), 8 feet wide (2.44 meters), and 8.5 feet high (2.59 meters). It offers roughly double the storage capacity of a 20-foot container, with a typical volume of around 67.7 cubic meters (2,390 cubic feet) and a maximum gross weight of around 30,480 kg (67,200 lbs) to 32,500 kg (71,650 lbs), depending on the specific model. This weight limit includes the container’s tare weight (empty weight) and the weight of the cargo it can carry.

The 40-foot dry shipping container is widely used in international trade due to its standardized dimensions and design, which allow for efficient handling, stacking, and transportation. It can accommodate a wide range of goods, from consumer products to industrial equipment, and is suitable for transporting cargo that does not require temperature control or other special conditions.

Exterior Dimensions:
Length: 40’
Width:  8′
Height: 8′ 6″

Interior Dimensions:
Length: 37′ 7″
Width:   7′ 8″
Height: 7′ 10″

Door opening:
Width: 7′ 8″
Height: 7′ 6″

Tare weight: 8,269lbs
Interior Cube:
2,390cuft

A 40-foot High Cube shipping container is a variant of the standard 40-foot dry shipping container, designed to offer additional height for the transportation and storage of goods. Like its standard counterpart, the High Cube container is a reusable steel box used for safe and efficient transportation through various modes of transportation, such as ships, trains, and trucks.

The dimensions of a 40-foot High Cube shipping container are approximately 40 feet long (12.19 meters), 8 feet wide (2.44 meters), and 9.5 feet high (2.89 meters). The additional height compared to the standard 40-foot container allows for a larger storage capacity, typically around 76 cubic meters (2,684 cubic feet). The maximum gross weight varies depending on the specific model, but it usually ranges between 30,480 kg (67,200 lbs) and 32,500 kg (71,650 lbs), which includes the container’s tare weight (empty weight) and the weight of the cargo it can carry.

High Cube containers are especially useful for shipping cargo with larger volumes or irregular shapes, as they provide extra interior height that can accommodate taller or bulkier items. Like other dry shipping containers, they are suitable for transporting goods that do not require temperature control or other special conditions and are commonly used in international trade due to their standardized sizes and design.

Exterior Dimensions:
Length: 40’
Width:  8′
Height: 9′ 6″

Interior Dimensions:
Length: 39′ 7″
Width:   7′ 8″
Height: 8′ 9″

Door opening:
Width: 7′ 8″
Height: 8′ 6″

Tare weight: 8,400lbs
Interior Cube:
2,303cuft

***Special order items such as 53’, Double door 20’ and 40’ HC, and 10’ units are available upon request.***

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