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Containers size


Sea freight containers specifications

 

20 ft. Dry/Standard :

INSIDE LENGTH :

19'4"

5.89 m

INSIDE WIDTH :

7'8"

2.33 m

INSIDE HEIGHT :

7'10"

2.38 m

DOOR WIDTH :

7'8"

2.33 m

DOOR HEIGHT :

7'6"

2.28 m

CAPACITY :

1,172 ft³

33.18 m³

TARE WEIGHT :

4,916 lb

2,229 kg

MAX. CARGO :

47,999 lb

21,727 kg

Dry/standard containers are used for all kinds of general cargo in packages such as ( pallets, bags or cartons, …etc ).

They shouldn’t be used for over-weight or out of gauge cargo.

 

20 ft. Open Top :

INSIDE LENGTH :

19'4"

5.89 m

INSIDE WIDTH :

7'7"

2.31 m

INSIDE HEIGHT :

7'8"

2.33 m

DOOR WIDTH :

7'6"

2.28 m

DOOR HEIGHT :

7'2"

2.18 m

CAPACITY :

1,136 ft³

32.16 m³

TARE WEIGHT :

5,280 lb

2,394 kg

MAX. CARGO :

47,620 lb

21,600 kg

Open top containers are used for bulk cargo or over height items such as machinery.

The top side is basically a water proof cover instead of solid roof. This cover can be secured with ropes and cable sealing devices from all sides to secure cargo.

 

20 ft. Flat Rack :

INSIDE LENGTH :

18'5"

5.61 m

INSIDE WIDTH :

7'3"

2.20 m

INSIDE HEIGHT :

7'4"

2.23 m

DOOR WIDTH :

N/A

N/A

DOOR HEIGHT :

N/A

N/A

CAPACITY :

N/A

N/A

TARE WEIGHT :

5,578 lb

2,530 kg

MAX. CARGO :

47,333 lb

21,469 kg

Flat rack containers are used for out of gauge or heavy cargo that needs to be loaded from the side or top.

There are 2 different types of flat rack containers:

  1. Flat rack containers with corner posts.    (2) Flat rack containers with 2 solid walls at each end ( collapsible – non-collapsible ).

 

20 ft. Refrigerated :

INSIDE LENGTH :

17'8"

5.38 m

INSIDE WIDTH :

7'5"

2.26 m

INSIDE HEIGHT :

7'5"

2.26 m

DOOR WIDTH :

7'5"

2.26 m

DOOR HEIGHT :

7'3"

2.20 m

CAPACITY :

1,000 ft³

28.31 m³

TARE WEIGHT :

7,040 lb

3,193 kg

MAX. CARGO :

45,760 lb

20,756 kg

Refrigerated containers are used for temperature sensitive cargo such as ( meat, fruits and some kinds of medical supplies, …etc ).

They have a refrigeration unit, with a generator, that are built within container’s body, and will pump cold air into the container. The unit will circulate the air in order to avoid cargo spoiling.

 

40 ft. Dry/Standard :

INSIDE LENGTH :

39'5"

12.01 m

INSIDE WIDTH :

7'8"

2.33 m

INSIDE HEIGHT :

7'10"

2.38 m

DOOR WIDTH :

7'8"

2.33 m

DOOR HEIGHT :

7'6"

2.28 m

CAPACITY :

2,390 ft³

67.67 m³

TARE WEIGHT :

8,160 lb

3,701 kg

MAX. CARGO :

59,040 lb

26,780 kg

Dry/standard containers are used for all kinds of general cargo in packages such as ( pallets, bags or cartons, …etc ).

They shouldn’t be used for over-weight or out of gauge cargo.

40 ft. dry/standard containers can contain more volume than 20 ft. dry/standard containers.

 

40 ft. Open Top :

INSIDE LENGTH :

39'5"

12.01 m

INSIDE WIDTH :

7'8"

2.33 m

INSIDE HEIGHT :

7'8"

2.33 m

DOOR WIDTH :

7'8"

2.33 m

DOOR HEIGHT :

7'5"

2.26 m

CAPACITY :

2,350 ft³

66.54 m³

TARE WEIGHT :

8,490 lb

3,850 kg

MAX. CARGO :

58,710 lb

26,630 kg

Open top containers are used for bulk cargo or over height items such as machinery.

The top side is basically a water proof cover instead of solid roof. This cover can be secured with ropes and cable sealing devices from all sides to secure cargo.

40 ft. open top containers can contain more volume than 20 ft. open top containers.

 

40 ft. Flat Rack :

INSIDE LENGTH :

39'7"

12.06 m

INSIDE WIDTH :

6'10"

2.08 m

INSIDE HEIGHT :

6'5"

1.95 m

DOOR WIDTH :

N/A

N/A

DOOR HEIGHT :

N/A

N/A

CAPACITY :

N/A

N/A

TARE WEIGHT :

12,081 lb

5,479 kg

MAX. CARGO :

85,800 lb

38,918 kg

Flat rack containers are used for out of gauge or heavy cargo that needs to be loaded from the side or top.

There are 2 different types of flat rack containers:

  1. Flat rack containers with corner posts.    (2) Flat rack containers with 2 solid walls at each end ( collapsible – non-collapsible ).

40 ft. flat rack containers can contain more volume than 20 ft. flat rack containers.

 

40 ft. Refrigerated :

INSIDE LENGTH :

37'8"

11.48 m

INSIDE WIDTH :

7'5"

2.26 m

INSIDE HEIGHT :

7'2"

2.18 m

DOOR WIDTH :

7'5"

2.26 m

DOOR HEIGHT :

7'0"

2.13 m

CAPACITY :

2,040 ft³

57.76 m³

TARE WEIGHT :

10,780 lb

4,889 kg

MAX. CARGO :

56,276 lb

25,526 kg

Refrigerated containers are used for temperature sensitive cargo such as ( meat, fruits and some kinds of medical supplies, …etc ).

They have a refrigeration unit, with a generator, that are built within container’s body, and will pump cold air into the container. The unit will circulate the air in order to avoid cargo spoiling.

40 ft. refrigerated containers can contain more volume than 20 ft. refrigerated containers.

 

40 ft. High Cube :

INSIDE LENGTH :

39'5"

12.01 m

INSIDE WIDTH :

7'8"

2.33 m

INSIDE HEIGHT :

8'10"

2.69 m

DOOR WIDTH :

7'8"

2.33 m

DOOR HEIGHT :

8'5"

2.56 m

CAPACITY :

2,694 ft³

76.28 m³

TARE WEIGHT :

8,750 lb

3,968 kg

MAX. CARGO :

58,450 lb

26,512 kg

40 ft. high cube containers are used for all kinds of general cargo in packages such as ( pallets, bags or cartons, …etc ).

They shouldn’t be used for over-weight or out of gauge cargo.

40 ft. high cube containers can contain more volume than 40 ft. dry/standard containers.

 

45 ft. High Cube :

INSIDE LENGTH :

44'6"

13.56 m

INSIDE WIDTH :

7'8"

2.34 m

INSIDE HEIGHT :

8'9"

2.67 m

DOOR WIDTH :

7'8"

2.34 m

DOOR HEIGHT :

8'5"

2.57 m

CAPACITY :

3,026 ft³

85.69 m³

TARE WEIGHT :

10,552 lb

4,800 kg

MAX. CARGO :

61,067 lb

27,700 kg

45 ft. high cube containers are used for all kinds of general cargo in packages such as ( pallets, bags or cartons, …etc ).

They shouldn’t be used for over-weight or out of gauge cargo.

45 ft. high cube containers can contain more volume than dry and 40ft. high cube containers.

 

*Be advised that above listed weight limits are given for road and rail transport.

**Containers carrying out of gauge, or over-sized cargo are equipped with lashing devices to secure cargo. Special permits are required for out of gauge cargo.

 

Air freight containers specificaitons

LD-1

 

·         IATA ULD Code: AKC Contoured Container

·         Also known as: AVC, AVD, AVK, AVJ

·         Forkable: AVY

·         Classification: LD-1

·         Rate Class: Type 8

·         Suitable for: B747, B767, B777, MD-11

·         Internal volume: 4.8 cu. m (169.5 cu. ft)

·         Maximum gross weight: 1588 kg (3501 lb)

LD-3

·         IATA ULD Code: AKE Contoured Container

·         Also known as: AKE, AVA, AVB, AVC, AVK, DVA, DVE, DVP, XKS, XKG

·         Forkable: AKN, AVN, DKN, DVN, XKN

·         Classification: LD-3

·         Rate Class: Type 8

·         Suitable for: A300, A310, A330, A340, B747, B767, B777, DC-10, MD-11, L1011

·         Internal volume: 4.3 cu. m (152 cu. ft)

·         Maximum gross weight: 1588 kg (3500 lb)

Insulated LD-3

·         IATA ULD Code: RKN

·         Classification: LD-3

·         Rate Class: Type 8

·         Suitable for: A300, A310, A330, A340, B747, B767, B777, DC-10, MD11, L1011

·         Internal volume: 3.0 cu.m (109 cu. ft)

·         Maximum gross weight: 1588 kg (3500 lb)

·         Temperature Control Range: -20C to +20C

LD-9

·         IATA ULD Code: AAP Enclosed Pallet on P1P base

·         Also known as: AA2, XAG, XAV

·         Classification: LD-9

·         Rate Class: Type 5

·         Suitable for: A300, A310, A330, A340, B747, B767, DC-10, MD-11, L1011

·         Internal volume: 9.1 cu. m (321 cu. ft)

·         Maximum gross weight:
4624 kg (10194 lb) lower deck
6000 kg (13227 lb) main deck

LD-11

·         IATA ULD Code: ALP Rectangular Container

·         Also known as: ALD, AW2, AWB, AWD, AWZ, DLP, DWB, MWB

·         Refrigerated version: RWB, RWD, RWZ

·         Classification: LD-11

·         Rate Class: Type 6

·         Suitable for: A300, A310, A330, A340, B747, B777, DC-10, MD-11, L1011

·         Internal volume: 7.2 cu. m (253 cu. ft)

·         Maximum gross weight: 3176 kg (7002 lb)

20 FT PALLET

·         IATA ULD Code: PGA 20ft flat pallet with net

·         Also known as: PGA, PGE, PGF, PSA, PSG, P7A, P7E, P7F, P7G

·         Classification: M-6

·         Rate Class: Type 1

·         Suitable for: B747F, B747Combi

·         Maximum volume: 33.2 cu. m (1174cu. ft.)

·         Maximum gross weight: 11340 kg (25000 lb)

88” PALLET

·         IATA ULD Code: P1P

·         Classification: 88” Pallet with net

·         Suitable for: B747, B767, B777, DC-10

·         Maximum volume: 11.9 cu. m. (420 cu. ft)

·         Maximum gross weight:
747/DC-10: 6033 kg (13300 lb)
767: 5103 kg (11227 lb)
777/DC-10: 4626 kg (10501 lb)

·         Can be loaded to 96" (162 cm) and 118" (300 cm) on freighters

96” PALLET

·         IATA ULD Code: P6P 10ft flat pallet with net

·         Also known as: P6A, P6C, P6Q, PMA, PMC, PMP, PQP

·         Classification: LD-9

·         Rate Class: Type 2BG

·         Suitable for: A300, A310, A330, A340, B747, B767, B777, DC-10, MD-11, L1011

·         Maximum volume: 21.2 cu.m (747 cu.ft.)

·         Maximum gross weight: 6,804 kg (15000 lb)

·         Can be loaded to 96" (162 cm) and 118" (300 cm) on freighters

HALF PALLET

·         IATA ULD Code: PLA half pallet with net

·         Also known as: PLB, FLA, P9A, P9B, P9P, P9R, P9S

·         Classification: HP

·         Rate Class: Type 6

·         Suitable for: Lower deck: B747, B777

·         Main deck: B707F, B727F, B737F

·         Maximum volume: 7.2 cu. m (254 cu. ft)

·         Maximum gross weight: 3175 kg (6999 lb)

16 FT PALLET

·         IATA ULD Code: PRA 16ft flat pallet with net

·         Also known as: PMA, P4A, P4M, PZA

·         Classification: MDP

·         Rate Class: Type 1P

·         Suitable for: B747, B747Combi

·         Maximum volume: 26.8 cu. m (946cu. ft)

·         Maximum gross weight: 11300 kg (24991 lb)

AQ6

·         IATA ULD Code: AMA Rectangular Container on P6P Base

·         Also known as: AMF, AMG, AMK, AMP, AQA, AQD, AQ6

·         Classification: M-1

·         Rate Class: Type 2

·         Suitable for: B747F, B747Combi

·         Internal volume: 17.5 cu. m (618 cu. ft)

·         Maximum gross weight: 6804 kg (15000 lb)

AQ7

·         IATA ULD Code: AMD Contoured Container on P6P Base

·         Also known as: AQA, AQ7

·         Classification: M1H

·         Rate Class: Type 2H

·         Suitable for: B747F, B747Combi

·         Internal volume: 19.9 cu. m (702 cu. ft)

·         Maximum gross weight: 6800 kg (14991 lb)

M-6

·         IATA ULD Code: AGA 20ft Box Container

·         Also known as: ASE

·         Classification: M-6

·         Rate Class: Type 1

·         Suitable for: B747F, B747Combi

·         Internal volume: 33.0 cu. m (1165 cu. ft.)

·         Maximum gross weight: 11340kg (25000 lb)

LD-26

·         IATA ULD Code AAF

·         Classification: LD-26

·         Suitable for: B747, B777, DC-10

·         Maximum gross weight:
747/DC-10: 6033 kg (13300 lb)
777/DC-10: 4626 kg (10501 lb)

LD-29

·         IATA ULD Code: AAU Contoured Container on P1P base

·         Classification: LD-29

·         Rate Class: Type 5

·         Suitable for: B747

·         Internal volume: 14.2 cu. m (501cu. ft)

·         Maximum gross weight: 6033 kg (13300 lb)