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OCEAN CONTAINER SPECIFICATIONS
The following dimensions and weights are offered as average indicators. There are numerous "series" of containers that are produced and utilized by steamlines, so these specifications may vary slightly, depending on the ocean carrier.

SizeInterior DimensionsCubic CapacityMax. Payload (kg/lbs.)
Standard Containers
Suitable for normal cargo
20'19' 5"x7' 8"x7' '9"1,164 Cu. Ft.
33 Cbm
22,090 kg
48,600 lbs
40'39' 6"x7' 8"x7' 9"2328 Cu. Ft.
66 Cbm
27,373 kg
60,350 lbs
High Cube Containers
Specifically for light, voluminous, or over-height cargo.
40'39' 6"x7' 8"x8' 10"2684 Cu. Ft
76 Cbm
26,660 kg
58,780 lbs
Open Top Containers
Has a removable tarpaulin. Specifically for over-height cargo.
Allows for e.g. loading by crane.
20'19’ 5" x 7’ 8" x 7’ 10"1164 Cu. Ft.
33 Cbm
17,825 kg
39,299 lbs
40'39’ 6" x 7’ 8" x 7’ 8"2260 Cu. Ft.
64 Cbm
26,032 kg
57,400 lbs
Flat Rack Containers
Specifically for heavy loads & over-width cargo.
Ideal for "out of gauge" cargo that will not fit inside a container.
20'19’ 6" x 7’ 10" x 6’ 9"- - - - -
- - - - -
21,200 kg
46,740 lbs
40'39’ 8" x 7’ 10" x 6’ 9"- - - - -
- - - - -
25,980 kg
57,270 lbs
Reefer Containers
Specifically for cargo requiring transport at a constant
temperature above or below a freezing point.
20'17’ 10" x 7’ 5" x 7’ 3"950 Cu. Ft.
26 Cbm
17,290 kg
38,118 lbs
40'36’ 9" x 7’ 5" x 7’ 3"1942 Cu. Ft.
55 Cbm
25,908 kg
57,120 lbs

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