Container Specifications

Reference dimensions and capacities for standard shipping containers.

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20' General Purpose

Type: 20GP

Internal Dimensions

Length5.90 m
Width2.35 m
Height2.39 m
Usable Volume28.0 CBM

External Dimensions

Length6.06 m
Width2.44 m
Height2.59 m

Door Opening

Width2.34 m
Height2.28 m

Weight

Tare (Empty) Weight2,300 kg
Max Payload21,800 kg
Max Gross Weight24,000 kg

40' General Purpose

Type: 40GP

Internal Dimensions

Length12.03 m
Width2.35 m
Height2.39 m
Usable Volume58.0 CBM

External Dimensions

Length12.19 m
Width2.44 m
Height2.59 m

Door Opening

Width2.34 m
Height2.28 m

Weight

Tare (Empty) Weight3,750 kg
Max Payload26,500 kg
Max Gross Weight30,480 kg

40' High Cube

Type: 40HC

Internal Dimensions

Length12.03 m
Width2.35 m
Height2.69 m
Usable Volume68.0 CBM

External Dimensions

Length12.19 m
Width2.44 m
Height2.90 m

Door Opening

Width2.34 m
Height2.58 m

Weight

Tare (Empty) Weight3,900 kg
Max Payload28,500 kg
Max Gross Weight32,500 kg
These are standard reference dimensions and may vary slightly by manufacturer, container age, and shipping line. Always confirm exact specifications with your carrier for critical loading decisions.