CONTAINERS

The following data are informative, there may be differences depending on the carrier.

History of the container

Where do the measurements of a container come from? Why do they have standard measurements?

The idea of standardizing container dimensions arises to facilitate their handling in trucks, trains, ships and ports around the world.

The standardization of dimensions had a massive impact on world trade as manufacturers were able to offer an unimaginable variety of products globally and at low cost by loading the goods in their factories and shipping them directly to stores and warehouses around the world.

Types of containers

And your measurements

Standar Container

The standard container differs from other container models mainly in that it is hermetically sealed and has no cooling or ventilation systems, as is the case with refrigerated or ventilated containers.

Container dimensions (20 feet)

Width High Length
Container opening in feet 7' 8 ⅛" 7' 6 ¼"
Container opening in meters 2.34 m 2.29 m
Inner 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 weight Tara 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
Loading capacity 1,172 CFT 33.2 CBM

Open Top Container

It is normally used in maritime transport to transport goods that do not fit because of their height or are very heavy.

Container dimensions (20 feet)

Ancho Alto Largo
Door opening in feet 7' 8 ⅛" 7' 6 ¼"
Door opening in meters 2.34 m 2.29 m
Inner 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 weight Tara 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
Loading capacity 1,172 CFT 33.2 CBM

Tank Container

Tank containers or isotanks are containers specially designed for the transport of liquids or gases. 

Container dimensions (20 feet)

Width Height Length
Outside dimensions in feet 8' 8' 6" 20"
External dimensions in meters 2.43 m 2.59 m 6.09 m
Container volume In U.S. Gallons In Liters
Loading capacity 6,450 gl 26,001 lt

Platform Container

This type of container has no sides. They are used for shipments of goods with large dimensions and with difficulties in loading. 

Container dimensions (20 feet)

Width High Long
Internal size in meters 2,39 mt 5,90 mt

Container weight

Volume Tara Load
Weigth in kg 2,200 Kgs 27,800 Kg

Refrigerated Container

Container equipped with a cooling engine, which allows the transport of perishable or temperature-sensitive goods.

Container dimensions (20 feet)

Width High Long
Container opening in feet 7' 8 ⅛" 7' 6 ¼"
Container opening in meters 2.34 m 2.29 m
Inner 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 weight Tara 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

Flat Rack

Suitable for the transport of heavy cargo, as well as goods that require special loading due to their dimensions, such as pipes and machinery.

Container dimensions (20 feet)

Width Heigh Length
Inner dimensions in piest 8' 7' 3 ⅞" 19' 9 ¾"
Interior dimensions in meters 2.438 m 2.233 m 5.638 m

Container weight

Max. gross weight Tara 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
Loading capacity 1,154.3 CFT 32.7 CBM

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