PKG International Pvt Ltd being one of the largest and fastest growing logistic company in Pakistan, not only keeps you updated but also guides you every important area regarding shipping and logistics. Today we are explaining different types and sizes of containers being used in logistics.
Shipping container sizes follow the international standard called the ISO (Industrial Standards Organization). They have been customized to meet the demands of exporters and importers in international trade. With 12 different types of ISO containers and a variety of sizes to choose from within those types, it’s possible to ship everything from bulk grains and raw materials to perishable commodities.
The different shipping containers sizes and their dimensions
Container Reference Code:
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22GP
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Container Application:
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The 20-foot dry container is for general purpose cargo.
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Container Dimensions:
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Width |
Height |
Length |
| Door opening in feet |
7′ 8 ⅛” |
7′ 6 ¼” |
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| Door opening in meters |
2.34 m |
2.29 m |
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| Interior dimensions in feet |
7′ 8 ⅝” |
7′ 6 ¼” |
19′ 4 ¼” |
| Interior dimensions in meters |
2.34 m |
2.29 m |
5.9 m |
Container Weight
|
Max Gross |
Tare |
Max Payload |
| Weight in lbs |
52,831 lbs |
4,914 lbs |
47,899 lbs |
| Weight in kg |
23,956 kg |
2,229 kg |
21,727 kg |
| Container Volume |
In CFT |
In CBM |
|
| Load Capacity |
1,172 CFT |
33.2 CBM |
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20-foot Flat Rack Container Dimensions
Container Reference Code:
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22PC
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Container Application:
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The 20-foot flat rack container is for especially heavy loads, over-sized cargo, construction equipment, building supplies or heavy machinery.
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Container Dimensions:
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Width |
Height |
Length |
| Interior dimensions in feet |
8′ |
7′ 3 ⅞” |
19′ 9 ¾” |
| Interior dimensions in meters |
2.438 m |
2.233 m |
5.638 m |
Container Weight
|
Max Gross |
Tare |
Max Payload |
| Weight in lbs |
99,200 lbs |
6,400 lbs |
92,800 lbs |
| Weight in kg |
45,000 kg |
2,900 kg |
42,100 kg |
| Load Capacity |
1,154.3 CFT |
32.7 CBM |
20-foot Open-Top Container Dimensions
Container Reference Code:
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22U1
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Container Application:
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The 20-foot open-top container is for over-height cargo and top loading.
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Container Dimensions:
|
Width |
Height |
Length |
| Door opening in feet |
7′ 8 ⅛” |
7′ 6 ¼” |
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| Door opening in meters |
2.34 m |
2.29 m |
|
| Interior dimensions in feet |
7′ 8 ⅝” |
7′ 10 ¼” |
19′ 4 ¼” |
| Interior dimensions in meters |
2.352 m |
2.395 m |
5.9 m |
Container Weight
|
Max Gross |
Tare |
Max Payload |
| Weight in lbs |
52,897 lbs |
5,297 lbs |
47,619 lbs |
| Weight in kg |
23,994 kg |
2,394 kg |
21,600 kg |
| Container Volume |
In CFT |
In CBM |
|
| Load Capacity |
1,172 CFT |
33.2 CBM |
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20-foot Ventilated Container Dimensions
Container Reference Code:
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22VH
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Container Application:
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The 20-foot ventilated container is for cargo that requires ventilation, typically used to transport green coffee beans or similar cargo.
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Container Dimensions:
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Width |
Height |
Length |
| Door opening in feet |
7′ 8 ⅛” |
7′ 6 ¼” |
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| Door opening in meters |
2.34 m |
2.29 m |
|
| Interior dimensions in feet |
7′ 8 ⅝” |
7′ 10 ¼” |
19′ 4 ¼” |
| Interior dimensions in meters |
2.352 m |
2.395 m |
5.9 m |
Container Weight
|
Max Gross |
Tare |
Max Payload |
| Weight in lbs |
52,897 lbs |
5,297 lbs |
47,899 lbs |
| Weight in kg |
32,500 kg |
2,394 kg |
21,727 kg |
| Container Volume |
In CFT |
In CBM |
|
| Load Capacity |
1,172 CFT |
33.2 CBM |
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20-foot Refrigerated Container Dimensions
Container Reference Code:
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22RT
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Container Application:
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The 20-foot refrigerated container is for cargo that requires temperature control.
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Container Dimensions:
|
Width |
Height |
Length |
| Door opening in feet |
7′ 8 ⅛” |
7′ 6 ¼” |
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| Door opening in meters |
2.34 m |
2.29 m |
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| Interior dimensions in feet |
7’6″ |
7′ 4 ⅞” |
17′ 11 ⅝” |
| Interior dimensions in meters |
2.28 m |
2.33 m |
5.45 m |
Container Weight
|
Max Gross |
Tare |
Max Payload |
| Weight in lbs |
67,200 lbs |
6,970 lbs |
60,230 lbs |
| Weight in kg |
30,480 kg |
3,160 kg |
27,320 kg |
40-foot General Purpose Dry Container Dimensions
Container Reference Code:
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42GP
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Container Application:
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The 40-foot dry container is for general purpose cargo.
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Container Dimensions:
|
Width |
Height |
Length |
| Door opening in feet |
7′ 8 ⅛” |
7′ 6 ¼” |
|
| Door opening in meters |
2.34 m |
2.29 m |
|
| Interior dimensions in feet |
7′ 8 ⅝” |
7′ 10 ¼” |
37′ 11 ¼” |
| Interior dimensions in meters |
2.352 m |
2.395 m |
12.01 m |
Container Weight
|
Max Gross |
Tare |
Max Payload |
| Weight in lbs |
67,199 lbs |
5,220 lbs |
59,039 lbs |
| Weight in kg |
30,481 kg |
3,701 kg |
26,780 kg |
| Container Volume |
In CFT |
In CBM |
|
| Load Capacity |
2,389.75 CFT |
67.67 CBM |
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40-foot Open Top Container Dimensions
Container Reference Code:
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42OT
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Container Application:
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The 40-foot open top container is for top loading for excessively long or high cargo.
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Container Dimensions:
|
Width |
Height |
Length |
| Door opening in feet |
7′ 8 ⅛” |
7′ 6 ¼” |
|
| Door opening in meters |
2.34 m |
2.29 m |
|
| Interior dimensions in feet |
7′ 8 ⅝” |
7′ 10 ¼” |
39′ 5 ⅝” |
| Interior dimensions in meters |
2.352 m |
2.395 m |
12.01 m |
Container Weight
|
Max Gross |
Tare |
Max Payload |
| Weight in lbs |
67,196 lbs |
8,487 lbs |
58,709 lbs |
| Weight in kg |
30,480 kg |
3,850 kg |
26,630 kg |
| Container Volume |
In CFT |
In CBM |
|
| Load Capacity |
2,389.75 CFT |
66.67 CBM |
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40-foot High Cube Container Dimensions
Container Reference Code:
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40HQ or 40HC
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Container Application:
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The 40-foot High Cube container is larger than the 40-foot standard dry container.
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Container Dimensions:
|
Width |
Height |
Length |
| Door opening in feet |
7′ 8 ⅛” |
8′ 6 ¼” |
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| Door opening in meters |
2.34 m |
2.56 m |
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| Interior dimensions in feet |
7′ 8 ⅝” |
8′ 10 ⅛” |
39′ 5 ⅝” |
| Interior dimensions in meters |
2.352 m |
2.69 m |
12.01 m |
Container Weight
|
Max Gross |
Tare |
Max Payload |
| Weight in lbs |
67,196 lbs |
8,747 lbs |
58,448 lbs |
| Weight in kg |
30,480 kg |
3,968 kg |
26,512 kg |
| Container Volume |
In CFT |
In CBM |
|
| Load Capacity |
2,694 CFT |
76.3 CBM |
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40-foot Flat Rack Container Dimensions
Container Reference Code:
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42PC
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Container Application:
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The 40-foot flat rack container is for over-sized cargo, heavy machinery, construction equipment, or supplies.
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Container Dimensions:
|
Width |
Height |
Length |
| Door opening in feet |
NA |
NA |
|
| Door opening in meters |
NA |
NA |
|
| Interior dimensions in feet |
7′ 4″ |
7′ 5 ⅓” |
39′ 3 ⅞” |
| Interior dimensions in meters |
2.23 m |
2.27 m |
11.98 m |
Container Weight
|
Max Gross |
Tare |
Max Payload |
| Weight in lbs |
98,326 lbs |
12,897 lbs |
85,429 lbs |
| Weight in kg |
44,600 kg |
5,850 kg |
38,750 kg |
| Container Volume |
In CFT |
In CBM |
|
| Load Capacity |
1,860 CFT |
52.7 CBM |
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40-foot Refrigerated Container Dimensions
Container Reference Code:
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42RT
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Container Application:
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The 40-foot refrigerated container is for cargo that requires temperature control or perishable cargo.
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Container Dimensions:
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Width |
Height |
Length |
| Door opening in feet |
7′ 5 ⅜” |
6′ 11 ⅞” |
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| Door opening in meters |
2.26 m |
2.13 m |
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| Interior dimensions in feet |
7’5 ⅜” |
7′ 1 ⅞” |
37′ 11 ¼” |
| Interior dimensions in meters |
2.26 m |
2.18 m |
11.48 m |
Container Weight
|
Max Gross |
Tare |
Max Payload |
| Weight in lbs |
67,053 lbs |
10,778 lbs |
56,275 lbs |
| Weight in kg |
30,415 kg |
4,889 kg |
25,526 kg |
| Container Volume |
In CFT |
In CBM |
|
| Load Capacity |
2,039.7 CFT |
57.76 CBM |
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45-foot High Cube General Purpose Container Dimensions
Container Reference Code:
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L5GO
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Container Application:
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The 45-foot high cube dry container is for general purpose cargo.
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Container Dimensions:
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Width |
Height |
Length |
| Door opening in feet |
7′ 9½” |
8′ 5 ¾” |
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| Door opening in meters |
2.37 m |
2.58 m |
|
| Interior dimensions in feet |
7′ 11″ |
8′ 10″ |
44′ 4 ¾” |
| Interior dimensions in meters |
2.41 m |
2.69 m |
13.53 m |
Container Weight
|
Max Gross |
Tare |
Max Payload |
| Weight in lbs |
74,960 lbs |
10,910 lbs |
64,050 lbs |
| Weight in kg |
3,4000 kg |
4,950 kg |
29,050 kg |
| Container Volume |
In CFT |
In CBM |
|
| Load Capacity |
3,122 CFT |
88.4 CBM |
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20-Foot Tank Container Dimensions
Container Reference Code:
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22TO
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Container Application:
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The 20-foot tank container is for food stuffs, oils, and chemicals.
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Container Dimensions:
|
Width |
Height |
Length |
| Exterior dimensions in feet |
8′ |
8′ 6″ |
20″ |
| Exterior dimensions in meters |
2.43 m |
2.59 m |
6.09 m |
| Container Volume |
In U.S. Gallons |
In Liters |
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| Load Capacity |
6,450 gl |
26,001 lt |
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Identifying the shipping container size you need
All shipping containers have serial numbers that serve as an identifying mark that helps shippers and freight forwarders track containers as they move through the shipping process.
This is what the identifying mark looks like:
- The first three letters are the owner code, which is an abbreviation for the name of the owner of the container and is registered with the ICB (International Container Bureau).
- The fourth letter is the product code: U for all freight containers; J for detachable freight container equipment and; Z for trailers and chassis.
- The six digits that follow represent the registration number assigned by the owner operator to each container in their fleet.
- The final digit is the check digit, placed in brackets. This is a control number used to verify the owner, product code, and serial number.
There is also an identifying code for the container type, the tare weight (weight of the empty container), gross weight and maximum payload.
How to book a non-standard container
When shipping oversized cargo, the dimensions and weight determine which container type best accommodates your shipment. This information and a photograph or spec sheet must be submitted to the freight forwarder, who will handle the booking with the shipping company. They will give you a detailed assessment of fees and customize your cargo solution.
How shipping containers are constructed
Containers are built from 4mm (⅜”) thick non-corrosive steel and square tubing frame. The sides are constructed from 14 gauge, 0.075” non-corrosive rolled steel that is corrugated to add rigidity and then welded to the steel frame.
The floor is made of the same square 4mm steel tubing for the frame and a plywood floor of 28mm (1 ⅛”) screwed to the cross braces.
The corner posts are designed to withstand 153,000 pounds allowing as many as nine containers to be stacked on top of one another, with a 7’2” x 7’6” door opening at one end.
A standard container is 20’ x 8’ x 8’6”. But 40-foot and 45-foot containers are just as common. An empty 20-foot container weighs approximately 5,500 pounds and can carry 65,000 pounds of goods.
Cargo statistics are calculated in TEU (20-foot equivalent units). The 40-foot container is considered to be 2 TEUs. With the arrival of new super freighters, the sizes of containers are increasing as well, some as long as 57ft.
