Ocean Freight Containers

If you have a lot more freight to send than you ever have before – great! Business is booming! You’ve moved from LCL (less than container load) to FCL (full container load) freight.

You might be wondering what size container to use? Are there different types of shipping containers?

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, and contact your local Mainfreight Air and Ocean office for further information.

20FT and 40FT Containers

	Container Type	Internal Dimensions	Door Opening	Cubic Capacity	Cargo Weight	Pallet Load
	20FT General	L - 5.89M W - 2.35M H - 2.36M	W - 2.33M H - 2.26M	33 CBM	21700KG	9 - 10 Standard pallets (1000 x 1200 mm) 11 Euro pallets (800 x 1200 mm)
	20FT High Cube	L - 5.89M W - 2.35M H - 2.69M	W - 2.33M H - 2.59M	37 CBM	21700KG
	40FT General	L - 12.05M W - 2.35M H - 2.36M	W - 2.33M H - 2.26M	66 CBM	26500KG	20 - 21 Standard pallets (1000 x 1200 mm) 23 - 24 Euro pallets (800 x 1200 mm)
	40FT High Cube	L - 12.05M W - 2.35M H - 2.69M	W - 2.33M H - 2.59M	76 CBM	26500KG
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

Flat Rack

	Container Type	Internal Dimensions	Door Opening	Cubic Capacity	Cargo Weight
	20FT Flat Rack with sides	L - 5.89M W - 2.35M H - 2.23M	Side Opening W - 2.59M	30 CBM	26500KG
	20FT Flat Rack without sides	L - 6.00M W - 2.35M H - 0.23M		33 CBM (Max Height 2.36M)	23500KG
	40FT Flat Rack with sides	L - 12.05M W - 2.35M H - 2.23M	Side Opening W - 11.66M	63 CBM	36000KG
	40FT Flat Rack without sides	L - 12.20M W - 2.35M H - 0.65M		67 CBM (Max Height 2.36M)	30000KG
Notes This shipping container is used for heavy and over-sized cargo. Flat Rack containers are subject to availbility and additional surcharges will apply

Open Top containers

	Container Type	Internal Dimensions	Door Opening	Cubic Capacity	Cargo Weight
	20FT Open Top	L - 5.89M W - 2.35M H - 2.36M	W - 2.33M H - 2.29M	32 CBM	21700KG
	40FT Open Top	L - 12.05M W - 2.35M H - 2.36M	W - 2.33M H - 2.29M	66 CBM	26500KG
Notes Open top containers allow you to load over height cargo or allows easier loading by crane. If out of gauge additional surcharges will apply Open Top containers are subject to availbility and additional surcharges will apply

Reefer Containers

	Container Type	Internal Dimensions	Door Opening	Cubic Capacity	Cargo Weight
	20FT Reefer	L - 5.44M W - 2.26M H - 2.24M	W - 2.26M H - 2.20M	27 CBM	21700KG
	40FT Reefer	L - 11.55M W - 2.26M H - 2.24M	W - 2.26M H - 2.20M	58 CBM	25000KG
	45FT Reefer	L - 13.30M W - 2.44M H - 2.58M	W - 2.44M H - 2.55M	83 CBM
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 availbility and additional surchrges will apply

If you have any further questions or you have cargo you would like to ship contact your local Mainfreight Air & Ocean Team