An overview for ocean freight
Choosing the right container is crucial for safe and cost-effective ocean freight. Container size, payload, volume and design determine which goods you can ship and how efficiently you can use the space available.
The tables below give you an overview of the key container dimensions, weights and volumes of the most common ocean freight containers. Alongside the external and internal dimensions, you will find figures for the door opening, tare weight, maximum payload and cargo volume. All figures are guide values and may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer.
The 20′ Dry Container is one of the most widely used standard containers in the world and offers a balanced ratio of cargo volume to maximum payload.
Dimensions
| Length | Width | Height | |
|---|---|---|---|
| External | 6.06 m | 2.44 m | 2.59 m |
| Internal | 5.90 m | 2.35 m | 2.38 m |
Weight
Other
The 40′ Dry Container offers considerably more cargo volume than the 20-foot container and is particularly suitable for high-volume general cargo.
Dimensions
| Length | Width | Height | |
|---|---|---|---|
| External | 12.19 m | 2.44 m | 2.59 m |
| Internal | 12.03 m | 2.35 m | 2.38 m |
Weight
Other
The 40′ High Cube Container has greater internal height than a standard container and therefore creates additional cargo volume.
Dimensions
| Length | Width | Height | |
|---|---|---|---|
| External | 12.19 m | 2.44 m | 2.89 m |
| Internal | 12.03 m | 2.35 m | 2.69 m |
Weight
Other
A 40′ NOR container (Non-Operating Reefer) is an insulated reefer container used as a dry container without active cooling.
Dimensions
| Length | Width | Height | |
|---|---|---|---|
| External | 12.19 m | 2.44 m | 2.59 m |
| Internal | 11.57 m | 2.28 m | 2.25 m |
Weight
Other
The 45′ High Cube Container combines a particularly large cargo volume with additional internal height.
Dimensions
| Length | Width | Height | |
|---|---|---|---|
| External | 13.75 m | 2.44 m | 2.89 m |
| Internal | 13.56 m | 2.35 m | 2.69 m |
Weight
Other
The 20′ Open Top Container (OT) has a removable roof, which means it can be loaded from above.
Dimensions
| Length | Width | Height | |
|---|---|---|---|
| External | 6.05 m | 2.44 m | 2.59 m |
| Internal | 5.89 m | 2.35 m | 2.35 m |
Weight
Other
The 40′ Open Top Container offers the same advantages as the 20-foot version, but with considerably more cargo volume.
Dimensions
| Length | Width | Height | |
|---|---|---|---|
| External | 12.19 m | 2.44 m | 2.59 m |
| Internal | 12.04 m | 2.35 m | 2.35 m |
Weight
Other
The 20′ Flat Rack Container has no fixed side walls and is suitable for heavy, wide or over-length cargo.
Dimensions
| Length | Width | Height | |
|---|---|---|---|
| External | 6.07 m | 2.44 m | 2.59 m |
| Internal | 5.50 m | 2.44 m | 2.23 m |
Weight
Other
The 40′ Flat Rack Container offers a larger loading area for especially long or bulky goods that will not fit into a closed container.
Dimensions
| Length | Width | Height | |
|---|---|---|---|
| External | 12.19 m | 2.44 m | 2.59 m |
| Internal | 11.50 m | 2.44 m | 2.10 m |
Weight
Other
Der 20′ Dry Container gehört zu den weltweit am häufigsten eingesetzten Standardcontainern und bietet ein ausgewogenes Verhältnis zwischen Ladevolumen und maximaler Nutzlast.
Abmessungen
| Länge | Breite | Höhe | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Außen | 6,06 m | 2,44 m | 2,59 m |
| Innen | 5,90 m | 2,35 m | 2,38 m |
Gewicht
Sonstiges
Der 40′ Dry Container bietet gegenüber dem 20-Fuß-Container deutlich mehr Ladevolumen und eignet sich insbesondere für voluminöse Stückgüter.
Abmessungen
| Länge | Breite | Höhe | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Außen | 12,19 m | 2,44 m | 2,59 m |
| Innen | 12,03 m | 2,35 m | 2,38 m |
Gewicht
Sonstiges
Der 40′ High Cube Container verfügt über eine größere Innenhöhe als ein Standardcontainer und schafft dadurch zusätzliches Ladevolumen.
Abmessungen
| Länge | Breite | Höhe | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Außen | 12,19 m | 2,44 m | 2,89 m |
| Innen | 12,03 m | 2,35 m | 2,69 m |
Gewicht
Sonstiges
Ein 40′ NOR-Container (Non-Operating Reefer) ist ein isolierter Kühlcontainer, der ohne aktive Kühlung als Trockencontainer genutzt wird.
Abmessungen
| Länge | Breite | Höhe | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Außen | 12,19 m | 2,44 m | 2,59 m |
| Innen | 11,57 m | 2,28 m | 2,25 m |
Gewicht
Sonstiges
Der 45′ High Cube Container kombiniert ein besonders großes Ladevolumen mit zusätzlicher Innenhöhe.
Abmessungen
| Länge | Breite | Höhe | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Außen | 13,75 m | 2,44 m | 2,89 m |
| Innen | 13,56 m | 2,35 m | 2,69 m |
Gewicht
Sonstiges
Der 20′ Flat Rack Container verfügt über keine festen Seitenwände und eignet sich für schwere, breite oder überlange Ladung.
Abmessungen
| Länge | Breite | Höhe | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Außen | 6,07 m | 2,44 m | 2,59 m |
| Innen | 5,50 m | 2,44 m | 2,23 m |
Gewicht
Sonstiges
Der 40′ Flat Rack Container bietet eine größere Ladefläche für besonders lange oder sperrige Güter, die nicht in einen geschlossenen Container passen.
Abmessungen
| Länge | Breite | Höhe | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Außen | 12,19 m | 2,44 m | 2,59 m |
| Innen | 11,50 m | 2,44 m | 2,10 m |
Gewicht
Sonstiges
Der 20′ Open Top Container (OT) besitzt ein abnehmbares Dach und ermöglicht dadurch die Beladung von oben.
Abmessungen
| Länge | Breite | Höhe | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Außen | 6,05 m | 2,44 m | 2,59 m |
| Innen | 5,89 m | 2,35 m | 2,35 m |
Gewicht
Sonstiges
Der 40′ Open Top Container bietet dieselben Vorteile wie die 20-Fuß-Variante, jedoch mit deutlich größerem Ladevolumen.
Abmessungen
| Länge | Breite | Höhe | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Außen | 12,19 m | 2,44 m | 2,59 m |
| Innen | 12,04 m | 2,35 m | 2,35 m |
Gewicht
Sonstiges
Which container you need depends on the type, size and weight of the cargo. Standard containers carry the bulk of the world’s ocean freight, while special containers are designed for goods with particular requirements in terms of height, weight or loading. Here is a quick guide:
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