Shipping Container Dimensions & Size Guide
Choose the right equipment for your ocean freight with our comprehensive shipping container size guide. Review internal dimensions, payload capacities, and door sizes for standard and specialized equipment.
Discuss Your Shipment20ft Standard Container
Ideal for dense, heavy cargo like machinery, tiles, or raw materials. Typically holds around 33 CBM and supports a maximum payload of approximately 28,000 kg depending on shipping line limits.
40ft Standard Container
Designed for larger volume cargo that is relatively light, such as furniture, clothing, or electronics. Provides around 67 CBM of space with a similar maximum payload weight to a 20ft container.
40ft High Cube (HC) Container
A foot taller than a standard 40ft container, offering extra volume (approx 76 CBM) without increasing the floor footprint. Excellent for bulky, lightweight goods and tall items.
Specialized Equipment (Open Top & Flat Rack)
For Out of Gauge (OOG) project cargo that cannot fit through standard container doors, Open Top containers allow crane loading, while Flat Racks are used for oversized heavy-lift machinery.
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