Containers
Will your goods fit and what is the maximum weight you can load into a container?
Whether your goods will fit will of course depend on the dimensions of your goods, the smaller the packages, the more volume you can fit. But be careful, there are maximum weight limits too.
The table below gives you an idea of the capacity of standard shipping containers and should be used as a good guide only. The specific dimensions of any containers may vary depending upon the manufacturer and the age of the container. Any specialist equipment such as reefer containers will be slightly different also.
Please note that the maximum payload weight shown is based on the UK road regulations for the examples given.
| Container Size | Lenght (m) | Width (m) | Height (m) | Tare Weight (Kilos) | Max Cargo Weight (Kilos) | Volume Capacity (cmb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20'GP | 5.89 | 2.35 | 2.39 | 2,300 | 27,700 | 33 |
| 40'GP | 12.03 | 2.35 | 2.39 | 3,750 | 26,250 | 67 |
| 40'HC | 12.03 | 2.35 | 2.69 | 4,200 | 25,800 | 76 |
| 45'HC | 13.55 | 2.35 | 2.69 | 4,800 | 25,200 | 85 |
GP = General Purpose
HC = High Cube
