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Shipping container specifications and dimensions

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20′ dry

Length: 5.90 m
Width: 2.35 m
Height: 2.39 m

Door width: 2.34 m
Door height: 2.28 m
Max payload: 28.20 t

Capacity: 33 cbm
Max EUR pallets: 11

A 20′ dry container

A 20′ dry container is used for – as the name suggests – transport of dry cargo. A 20-foot container measures 5.90 metres in length, 2.35 metres in width and 2.39 metres in height. The door width is 2.34 metres, while the door height measures 2.28 metres. The tare weight is 2,300 kilos.

The payload

The payload is the maximum loading capacity, and it is 28,200 kg on a 20 ‘container. The cubic capacity of a 20-foot dry container is 33 cubic metres. As a rule, a 20-foot container has a capacity of 11 EUR pallets of 120 x 80 centimetres each.

The 20’ container is the most popular worldwide. It is also the smallest container within the standard dimensions, and it is often used for heavy loads, such as machinery and raw materials e.g., iron or similar used in the building and construction industry. But it is also used for transporting ordinary consumer goods and products.

Container types and sizes

Please note! Dimensions are a guideline only. For exact dimensions and container directions, please contact Blue Water. Containers for heavy cargo are available on request.

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Length: 5.90 m
Width: 2.35 m
Height: 2.39 m

Door width: 2.34 m
Door height: 2.28 m
Max payload: 28.20 t

Capacity: 33 cbm
Max EUR pallets: 11

20′ Open top container

Length: 5.90 m
Width: 2.34 m
Height: 2.35 m

Door width: 2.29 m
Door height: 2.25 m
Max payload: 28.20 t

Roof opening: 5.68 x 2.25 m
Capacity: 32 cbm

20′ Flat rack container

Length: 5.97 m
Length (inner): 5.70 m
Width:
 2.36 m
Height: 2.24 m


Max payload:
 27.15 t

20′ Reefer container

Length: 5.45 m
Width: 2.29 m
Height: 2.25 m

Door width: 2.29 m
Door height: 2.24 m
Max payload: 27.49 t

Capacity: 28 cbm
Max EUR pallets: 10

40′ Dry container

Length: 12.03 m
Width: 2.35 m
Height: 2.39 m

Door width: 2.34 m
Door height: 2.28 m
Max payload: 28.80 t

Capacity: 67 cbm
Max EUR pallets: 25

40′ Dry high-cube container

Length: 12.03 m
Width: 2.35 m
Height: 2.70 m

Door width: 2.34 m
Door height: 2.58 m
Max payload: 28.62 t

Capacity: 76 cbm
Max EUR pallets: 25

40′ Reefer high-cube container

Length: 11.58 m
Width: 2.29 m
Height: 2.50 m

Door width: 2.29 m
Door height: 2.50 m
Max payload: 28.35 t

Capacity: 67 cbm
Max EUR pallets: 23

40′ Open top container

Length: 12.03 m
Width: 2.34 m
Height: 2.35 m

Door width: 2.29 m
Door height: 2.25 m
Max payload: 26.60 t

Roof opening: 11.81 x 2.22 m
Capacity: 64 cbm

40′ Flat rack container

Length: 5.90 m
Width: 2.35 m
Height: 2.39 m

Door width: 2.34 m
Door height: 2.28 m
Max payload: 28.20 t

Capacity: 33 cbm
Max EUR pallets: 11

45′ Dry high-cube container

Length: 13.56 m
Width: 2.35 m
Height: 2.70 m

Door width: 2.34 m
Door height: 2.58 m
Max payload: 27.60 t

Capacity: 85 cbm
Max EUR pallets: 27