Container Specifications

There are many different sizes and types of shipping container. When shipping cargo it is helpful to know what type of shipping container will best suit your needs. Often the dimensions and maximum weight will impact on what type of equipment can be used.

The following guide shows the different types of shipping containers that can be used as a starting point for determining your shipping requirements.

Note: Exact dimensions can differ slightly due to manufacturer, and load regulations may restrict operation to less than maximum weight. Use this information as a guide only

Container Type

Internal Dimensions
(L x W x H)

Door Opening
(W x H)

Cubic Capacity

Cargo Weight

20 FT General

5.89 x 2.35 x 2.36 m

2.33 x 2.26 m

33 m³

21,700kgs

20FT High Cube

5.89 x 2.35 x 2.69m

2.33 x 2.59m

37m³

21,700kgs

40FT General

12.05 x 2.35 x 2.36m

2.33 x 2.26m

66m³

26,500kgs

40FT High Cube

12.05 x 2.35 x 2.69m

2.33 x 2.59m

76m³

26500kgs

Notes

Heavy Rated shipping containers which support a heavier load are available, additional surcharges may apply
Food Grade shipping containers for carrying foodstuffs are available, additional surcharges may apply
A 20FT High Cube shipping containers (higher height that standard) are only available for designated origin/destination pairings
Additional charges may apply for High Cube containers

Container Type

Internal Dimensions
(L x W x H)

Door Opening
(W x H)

Cubic Capacity

Cargo Weight

20FT Flat Rackwith sides

5.89 x 2.35 x 2.36 m

Side OpeningW - 2.59m

30 m³

26,500kgs

20FT Flat Rackwithout sides

6.00 x 2.35 x 0.23m

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33m³ Max Height 2.36m

23,500kgs

40FT Flat Rackwith Sides

12.05 x 2.35 x 2.36m

Side Opening
W - 11.66m

66m³

3600kgs

40FT Flat Rackwithout sides

12.20 x 2.35 x 0.65m

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67m³
Max Height 2.36 m

39000kgs

Notes

This shipping container is used for over-dimensional (out of gauge) cargo. It is available with or without sides
Survey reports may be required when shipping out of gauge cargo
If out of gauge additional surcharges will apply
Flat Rack containers are subject to availability, and additional surcharges will apply

Container Type

Internal Dimensions
(L x W x H)

Door Opening
(W x H)

Cubic Capacity

Cargo Weight

20FT Reefer

5.44 x 2.26 x 2.24m

2.26 x 2.20m

32 m³

21.700kgs

40FT Reefer

11.55 x 2.26 x 2.24m

2.26 x 2.20m

58m³

25.000kgs

Notes

Refrigerated shipping containers can be set at a required temperature for the duration of the voyage
Commonly used for food/dairy products
The smaller dimensions are due to thicker walls
Reefer containers are subject to availability and additional surcharges will apply

Container Specifications

Notes

Notes

Notes

Bringer Ocean Lines is a global company

Bringer Ocean Lines
is a global company