Ocean Transport: Ocean Freight Containers

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Select an Option Introduction General Information Container ID, Size, and Type Codes Ocean Container Nomenclature General Purpose Container 20' General Purpise Container 40' High Cube General Purpose Container 40' High Cube General Purpose Container 45' Hardtop Container 20' Hardtop Container 40' High Cube Hardtop Container 40' Hardtop Roof and Door Openings Open Top Container 20' Open Top Container 40' Open Top Roof and Door Openings Flatrack 20' High Cube Flatrack 40' Platform (Collapsed Flatrack) 20'/40' Ventilated Container 20'/40' Insulated Container 20'/40' Bulk Container 20' Refrigerated Container (Temperature Controlled Container) 20' Refrigerated Container (Temperature Controlled Container) 40' High Cube Refrigerated Container 40' Tank Container 20' Flexitank

Introduction

Container specifications listed are virtually standardized world-wide. However, individual container manufacturers and shipping lines may have containers which vary somewhat from those listed in this section. Be certain to inquire about precise specifications from your shipping line or forwarder when you arrange for a shipment.

Other Container Types

Please note that other container types exist for the transport of animals, military equipment, explosives, and other specialized cargo.

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General Information

External and Minimum Internal Dimensions

The following table gives the overall dimensions and the minimum internal dimensions and door openings for general purpose containers as standardised in ISO 668:

	Length			Width	Height
Dimensions	20' 6,0258 mm	40' 12,192 mm	45' 13,716 mm	8' 2,438 mm	8'6" 2,591 mm	9'6" 2,896 mm
Minimum Internal Dimensions	19'4⅛" 5,868 mm	29'5½" 12,029 mm	44'5⅜" 13,556 mm	7'8½" 2,350 mm	7'8½" 2,350 mm	8'9" 2,667 mm
Minimum Door Opening Dimensions	—	—	—	7'8" 2,337 mm	7'5" 2,261 mm	8'5" 2,565 mm

Maximum gross weights

20' containers:

Up to 32,500 kg (71,650 lbs) for general purpose con- tainers and up to 45,000 kg (99,207 lbs) for Flatracks.

40' and 45' containers:

Up to 32,500 kg (71,650 lbs) for general purpose con- tainers, up to 60,000 kg (123,276 lbs) for Flatracks and 35,000 kg (77,161 lbs) for reefer containers.

Weight limits for road and rail transport

Note that container maximum load weights may exceed permissable weight limits for road and rail transport.

Floor loads

A container floor is capable of carrying a forklift truck with a maximum axle load of 5,460 kg (12,037 lbs), if the contact area per wheel is at least 142 cm2 (22 in2) (ISO 1496/I), whereas the steel-floor containers provide a maximum axle load of 9,200 kg (20,282 lbs), valid for all commonly available forklifts.

Concentrated loads

Concentrated loads are loads that are not evenly distrib- uted over the full length of the floor when stowing heavy cargo in containers; as opposed to flats or platforms, spe- cial care has to be taken that concentrated loads do not exceed the strength of the bottom construction of the container.

The maximum spread load should not exceed:

• for 20' containers: 4.8 tons (10,582 lbs) per running meter in length, and 7.6 tons (16,755 lbs) for steel floor containers only
• for 40' containers: 3 tons per running meter in length, and 0 tons (6,614 lbs) for steel-floor containers only load must not exceed maximum payload

Gooseneck Tunnel on 40' Containers

Most 40' containers are fitted with a Gooseneck tunnel to enable the transport on Gooseneck chassis.

Timber treatment

Exposed timber is treated according to Australian, Euro- pean, Chinese and American requirements.

Container markings

Containers display the ISO size type code.

Tolerances Internal Dimensions

The internal dimensions and door openings of all Hapag-Lloyd containers correspond to ISO standards. However, the dimensions mentioned on the following pages are nominal figures. Because of production tolerances, a dif- ference in measurement is possible:

Tolerances	Length	Width	Height
Maximum Difference	3/8" 10 mm	3/8" 10 mm	3/8" 10 mm

Publication Credit

Container specifications and information in this section is courtesy of Hapag-Lloyd whose Container Specification booklet has been an industry standard for many years. (www.Hapag-Lloyd.com)

The complete Hapag-Lloyd Container Specification booklet can be found at: www.hapag-lloyd.com/en/products/fleet/container.html.

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Container ID, Size, and Type Codes

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Ocean Container Nomenclature

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General Purpose Container 20'

• Suitable for any general cargo
• Various lashing devices with a permissible load of 1,000 kg (2,205 lbs) each on the top and bottom longitudinal rails and the corner posts
• Lashing rings on each top longitudinal rail, particularly suitable for the transport of hanging garment equipment
• Majority of containers tested and certified for ONE-DOOR-OFF OPERATION, but then with limited stack weight
• Containers may be equipped with liner bags suitable for bulk cargo, e.g. malt
• Floor height 170 mm (ground level to interior floor surface, tolerance deviation possible)
• Note: Maximum container load weights listed may exceed permissable weight limits for road and rail transport

General Purpose Container, 8'6" high, ISO Size Type: 22G0, 22G1 20'

Construction	Inside Dimensions			Door Opening		Weights			Capacity
	Length mm ft	Width mm ft	Height mm ft	Width mm ft	Height mm ft	Max. Gross kg lbs	Tare kg lbs	Max. Payload kg lbs	m3 cu.ft.
Steel container with corrugated walls, and wooden floor	5,900 19'4⅛"	2,352 7'8⅝"	2,393 7'10¼"	2,340 7'8⅛"	2,292 7'6¼"	32,500 71,650	2,300 5,071	30,200 66,579	33.2 1,172
			2,395 7'10¼"				2,350 5,181	30,150 66,469
	5,898 19'4⅛"		2,393 7'10¼"		2,280 7'5¾"	32,480 67,196	2,300 5,071	28,180 62,126	33.0 1,165
and steel floor	5,900 19'¼"	2,352 7'8⅝"	2,393 7'10¼"	2,340 7'8⅛"	2,292 7'6¼"	32,500 71,650	2,250 4,960	30,250 66,690	33.2 1,172
			2,395 7'10¼"				2,570 5,666	29,930 65,984
							2,300 5,071	30,200 66,579

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General Purpose Container 40'

• Suitable for any general cargo
• Various lashing devices with a permissible load of 1,000 kg (2,205 lbs) each on the top and bottom longitudinal rails and the corner posts
• Lashing rings on each top longitudinal rail, particularly suitable for the transport of hanging garment equipment
• Majority of containers tested and certified for ONE-DOOR-OFF OPERATION, but then with limited stack weight
• Floor height 170 mm (ground level to interior floor surface, tolerance deviation possible)
• Note: Maximum container load weights listed may exceed permissable weight limits for road and rail transport

General Purpose Container, 8'6" high, ISO Size Type: 42G0, 42G1 40'

Construction	Inside Dimensions			Door Opening		Weights			Capacity
	Length mm ft	Width mm ft	Height mm ft	Width mm ft	Height mm ft	Max. Gross kg lbs	Tare kg lbs	Max. Payload kg lbs	m3 cu.ft.
Steel container with corrugated walls, and wooden floor	12,032 39'5⅝"	2,352 7'8⅝"	2,395 7'10¼"	2,340 7'8⅛"	2,292 7'6¼"	30,500 71,650	3,700 8,157	28,800 63,493	67.7 2,391
							3,750 8,267	28,750 63,383
	12,029 39'5½"	2,350 7'8⅛"	2,392 7'10⅛"			32,480 67,196	3,780 8,333	26,700 58,863

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High Cube General Purpose Container 40'

• Especially for light voluminous cargo and overheight cargo up to maximum 2.70 m (8'101/4") (see table).
• Numerous lashing devices on the top and bottom longitudinal rails and the corner posts.
• Lashing devices have a permissible load of 1,000 kg (2,205 lbs) each.
• Consider overheight for inland transportation.
• Note: Maximum container load weights listed may exceed permissable weight limits for road and rail transport

High Cube General Purpose Container, 9'6" high, ISO Size Type: 45G0, 45G1 40'

Construction	Inside Dimensions			Door Opening		Weights			Capacity
	Length mm ft	Width mm ft	Height mm ft	Width mm ft	Height mm ft	Max. Gross kg lbs	Tare kg lbs	Max. Payload kg lbs	m3 cu.ft.
Steel container with corrugated walls, and wooden floor	12,032 39'5⅝"	2,352 7'8⅝"	2,395 7'10¼"	2,340 7'8⅛"	2,292 7'6¼"	30,500 71,650	3,700 8,157	28,800 63,493	67.7 2,391
							3,750 8,267	28,750 63,383
	12,029 39'5½"	2,350 7'8⅛"	2,392 7'10⅛"			32,480 67,196	3,780 8,333	26,700 58,863

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High Cube General Purpose Container 45'

• Suitable for voluminous cargo up to max. 2.70 m (8' 10¼") height
• Units built with corner castings at 40 ft and 45 ft positions
• Various lashing devices with a permissible load of 1,000 kg (2,205 lbs) each on the top and bottom longitudinal rails and the corner posts
• Floor height 170 mm (ground level to interior floor surface, tolerance deviation possible)
• Consider over-height for inland transportation (e.g. bridges, clearances, tunnels etc.)
• Note: Maximum container load weights listed may exceed permissable weight limits for road and rail transport

High Cube General Purpose Container, 9'6" high, ISO Size Type: L5G0, L5G1 45'

Construction	Inside Dimensions			Door Opening		Weights			Capacity
	Length mm ft	Width mm ft	Height mm ft	Width mm ft	Height mm ft	Max. Gross kg lbs	Tare kg lbs	Max. Payload kg lbs	m3 cu.ft.
Steel container with corrugated walls, and wooden floor	13,556 44'5⅝"	2,352 7'8⅝"	2,700 8'10¼"	2,340 7'8⅛"	2,597 8'6¼"	32,500 71,650	4,700 10,362	27,800 61,288	86.0 3,037
							5,050 11,133	27,450 60,517

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Hardtop Container 20'

• This container type has been especially designed and developed for
  • heavy loads
  • high and excessively high loads
  • loading, e.g. by crane, through roof opening and door side.
• With the roof removed and the door header swung out, it is much easier to load cargo by forklift via the door side
• The steel roof is fitted with forklift rings so that it can be removed by using a forklift. The weight of the steel roof is approx. 450 kg (990 lbs)
• In case cargo is over-height, the roof sections can be lashed to a side wall inside the container using only approx. 13 cm (5' 1/8") of space
• Floor height 170 mm (ground level to interior floor surface, tolerance deviation possible)
• If required, tarpaulins can be fastened to the walls on the outside using lashing devices
• Forklift pockets for loaded containers
• Can be used for bulk cargo
• Can be supplied with extra lashing rings/bars for transport of liner bags or hanging garment equipment
• The roof can be easily lifted by hand using the roof-locking devices, so that the door header can be swung out without removing the roof
• Note: Maximum container load weights listed may exceed permissable weight limits for road and rail transport

Hardtop Container, 8'6" high, ISO Size Type: 22U6 20'

Construction	Inside Dimensions				Weights			Capacity
	Length	Width	Height		Max.	Tare	Max.
	mm ft	mm ft	Middle mm ft	Side mm ft	Gross mm ft	kg lbs	Payload kg lbs	m3 cu.ft.
Steel container with corrugated walls, removable steel roof, and wooden floor	5,895 19'4⅛"	2,350 7'8½"	2,384 7'9⅞"	2,309 7'⅞"	30,500 71,650	2,850 6,283	27,650 65,367	32.1 1,134
	5,886 19'3¾"	2,342 7'8⅛"	2,388 7'10"	2,313 7'7"	30,480 67,196	2,700 5,952	27,780 61,244	33 1,165

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Hardtop Container 40'

• This container has been constructed for:
  • loading, e.g. by crane, through roof opening and door side
  • long cargo which cannot be loaded into a 40' general container
  • heavy loads
  • high and excessively high loads
• With the roof removed and the door header swung out, it is much easier to load cargo by forklift via the door side
• The two roof sections are fitted with devices to support lifting by forklift truck or crane.
• The weight of each steel roof section is approx. 450 kg (990 lbs)
• In case of over-height cargo, the roof sections can be lashed to a side wall inside the container using only approx. 13 cm (5' 1/8") of space
• Floor height 170 mm (ground level to interior floor surface, tolerance deviation possible)
• If required, tarpaulins can be fastened to the walls on the outside using lashing devices
• The roof can be easily lifted by hand using the roof-locking devices, so that the door header can be swung out without removing the roof
• Removable turnbuckle positioned dead center between both top rails
• Note: Maximum container load weights listed may exceed permissable weight limits for road and rail transport

Hardtop Container, 8'6" high, ISO Size Type: 42U6 40'

Construction	Inside Dimensions				Weights			Capacity
	Length	Width	Height		Max.	Tare	Max.
	mm ft	mm ft	Middle mm ft	Side mm ft	Gross mm ft	kg lbs	Payload kg lbs	m3 cu.ft.
Steel container with corrugated walls, removable steel roof, and wooden floor	12,020 39'5¼"	2,342 7'8¼"	2,388 7'10"	2,313 7'7"	30,480 67,197	4,700 10,362	25,780 56,835	67.2 2,373
		2,345 7'8¼"	2,380 7'9⅝"	2,300 7'6½"				65.3 2,306

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High Cube Hardtop Container 40'

• The 40' High Cube Hardtop container has been specially constructed for:
  • loading, e.g. by crane, through roof opening and door side
  • long cargo which cannot be loaded into the 40' general container
  • heavy loads
  • high and excessively high loads
• With the roof removed and the door header swung out, it is much easier to load cargo by forklift via the door side
• The two roof sections are fitted with devices to support lifting by forklift truck or crane. The weight of each steel roof section is approx. 450 kg (990 lbs)
• For over-height cargo, the roof sections can be lashed to a side wall inside the container using only approx. 13 cm (5' 1/8") of space
• Floor height 170 mm (ground level to interior floor surface, tolerance deviation possible)
• If required, tarpaulins can be fastened to the walls on the outside using lashing devices
• The roof can be easily lifted by hand by 70 mm (2' ¾"), using the roof-locking devices so that the door header can be swung out without removing the roof
• Lashing devices – particularly suitable for transport of hanging garments racks
• Removable turnbuckle positioned dead center between both top rails. This may reduce the cargo height, if left in position and not stored
• Note: Maximum container load weights listed may exceed permissable weight limits for road and rail transport

High Cube Hardtop Container, 9'6" high, ISO Size Type: 45U6 40'

Construction	Inside Dimensions				Weights			Capacity
	Length	Width	Height		Max.	Tare	Max.
	mm ft	mm ft	Middle mm ft	Side mm ft	Gross mm ft	kg lbs	Payload kg lbs	m3 cu.ft.
Steel container with corrugated walls, removable steel roof, and wooden floor	12,032 39'5⅝"	2,352 7'8⅝"	2,695 8'10⅛"	2,620 8'7⅛"	32,500 71,650	5,200 11,464	27,300 60,186	76.3 2,695
	12,020 39'5¼"	2,342 7'8⅛"	2,693 8'10"	2,618 8'7"	30,480 67,196	4,900 10,803	25,580 56,394	75.8 2,610
and steel floor	12,029 39'5½"	2,350 7'8½"	2,693 8'10"	2,612 8'6¾"	32,500 71,650	5,000 11,023	27,500 60,627	73.9 2,610

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Hardtop Roof and Door Openings

Hardtop Container Roof and Door Openings

Wood or Steel Floor	Roof Openings		Door Openings					Roof Lashed to Sidewall
	Length	Width	Width			Height		Reduced Inside Width
	A       mm ft	B       mm ft	C       mm ft	D Swing header opening mm ft	B Between top rails mm ft	E Up to door header mm ft	F Up to top rail mm ft	Inside Width     mm ft	Roof Opening     mm ft	Door Opening     mm ft
20' 8'6" high Wood Floor	5,596 18'4¼"	2,208 7'2⅞"	2,340 7'8'"	1,850 6'¾"	2,208 7'2⅞"	2,277 7'5⅝"	2,220 7'⅜"	2,215 7'3⅛"	2,148 7'½"	2,212 7'3"
	5,590 8'4"		2,336 7'8"	1,896 6'2⅝"		2,276 7'6⅜"		2,209 7'3"	2,142 7'¼"	2,206 7'2⅞"
40' 8'6" high Wood Floor	11,724 38'5¼"	2,208 7'2⅞"	2,336 7'8"	1,896 6'2⅝"	2,208 7'2⅞"	2,276 7'5⅝"	2,220 7'3⅜"	2,209 7'3"	2,142 7'¼"	2,206 7'2⅞"
			2,334 7'7⅞"	1,882 6'2½"		2,290 7'6⅛"	2,125 6'11⅝"	2,205 7'2¾"	2,102 6'10¾"	1,996 6'6½"
40' 9'6" high Wood Floor	11,724 38'5½"	2,212 7'2⅞"	2,340 7'8⅛"	1,808 5'11⅛"	2,212 7'3⅛"	2,581 8'5⅝"	2,523 8'3⅜"	2,230 7'3¾"	2,161 7'1⅛"	2,227 7'3⅝"
		2,208 7'2⅞"	2,336 7'8"	1,896 6'2⅝"	2,208 7'2⅞"	2,597 8'6¼"	2,525 7'3⅜"		2,163 7'1⅜"
40' 9'6" high Steel Floor	11,730 38'5¾"	2,214 7'3⅛"	2,340 7'8⅛"	1,850 6'¾"	2,214 7'3⅛"	2,565 8'5"	2,520 8'3¼"	2,230 7'3¾"	2,163 7'1¼"	2,227 7'3⅝"

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Open Top Container 20'

• Designed especially for:
  • over-height cargo
  • heavy loads
  • loading from top side, e.g. by crane
  • loading from door side, e.g. with cargo hanging from overhead tackle.
• Floor height 170 mm (ground level to interior floor surface, tolerance deviation possible)
• Door header can be swung out on all open top containers
• Using one-way tarpaulins requires that the corner castings be accessible
• For fastening tarpaulins, lashing bars are available on the outside of the walls
• Equipped with forklift pockets for loaded containers
• Numerous lashing devices on the top and bottom longitudinal rails and the corner posts
• Lashing devices have a permissible load of 1,000 kg (2,205 lbs) each
• For dimensions of roof and door openings, please see following pages
• Note: Maximum container load weights listed may exceed permissable weight limits for road and rail transport

Open Top Container, 8'6" high, ISO Size Type: 22U1 20'

Construction	Inside Dimensions				Weights			Capacity
	Length	Width	Height		Max.	Tare	Max.
	mm ft	mm ft	Middle mm ft	Side mm ft	Gross mm ft	kg lbs	Payload kg lbs	m3 cu.ft.
Steel container with corrugated walls, removable tarpaulin, and wooden floor	5,895 19'4⅛"	2,350 7'8½"	2,380 7'9⅝"	2,340 7'8⅛"	32,500 71,650	2,450 5,450	30,050 66,248	32.5 1,148
			2,376 7'9½"	2,346 7'8⅜"		2,500 5,512	30,000 66,138	32.7 1,155
and steel floor	5,895 19'4⅛"	2,352 7'8½"	2,378 7'9⅝"	2,344 7'8¼"	32,500 71,650	2,300 5,071	30,200 66,579	32.5 1,148

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Open Top Container 40'

• Especially for:
  • overheight cargo
  • heavy loads
  • loading from top side, e.g. by crane
  • loading from door side, e.g. with cargo hanging from overhead tackle.
• Floor height 170 mm (ground level to interior floor surface, tolerance deviation possible)
• Door header can be swung out on all open top containers
• Lashing devices have a permissible load of 1,000 kg (2,205 lbs) each
• For dimensions of roof and door openings, please see following pages
• Note: Maximum container load weights listed may exceed permissable weight limits for road and rail transport

Open Top Container, 8'6" high, ISO Size Type: 42U1 40'

Construction	Inside Dimensions				Weights			Capacity
	Length	Width	Height		Max.	Tare	Max.
	mm ft	mm ft	Middle mm ft	Side mm ft	Gross mm ft	kg lbs	Payload kg lbs	m3 cu.ft.
Steel container with corrugated walls, removable tarpaulin, and wooden floor	12,030 39'5⅝"	2,350 7'8½"	2,377 7'9½"	2,347 7'8⅜"	30,480 67,196	3,850 8,488	26,630 58,708	66.4 2,345
	12,029 39'5½"		2,380 7'9⅝"	2,346 7'8⅜"	32,500 71,650	4,050 8,929	28,450 62,721	65.5 2,348
and steel floor	12,029 39'5½"	2,350 7'8½"	2,380 7'9⅝"	2,344 7'7¼"	32,500 71,650	4,000 8,819	28,500 62,831	66.3 2,341

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Open Top Roof and Door Openings

Roof and Door Openings of Open Top Containers

Wood or Steel Floor	Roof Openings		Door Openings
	Length	Width	Width			Height
	A       mm ft	B       mm ft	C       mm ft	D Swing header opening mm ft	B Between top rails mm ft	E Up to door header mm ft	F Up to top rail mm ft
20' 8'6" high Wood Floor	5,338 17'6⅛"	2,230 7'3¾"	2,338 7'8"	1,900 6'2¾"	2,230 7'3¾"	2,280 7'5¾"	2,231 7'3¾"
Steel Floor	5,418 17'9¼"	2,232 7'3⅞"	2,340 7'8⅛"	1,900 6'2¾"	2,232 7'3⅞"	2,280 7'5¾"	2,230 7'3¾"
40' 8'6" high Wood Floor	11,552 37'11⅝"	2,230 7'3"	2,338 7'8"	1,902 6'2⅝"	2,210 7'3"	2,292 7'6¼"	2,131 6'11⅞"
	11,552 37'10¾"	2,230 7'3¾"	2,340 7'8⅛"	1,900 6'2⅝"	2,230 7'3¾"	2,282 7'5¾"	2,163 8'1⅛"
Steel Floor	11,552 37'10¾"	2,232 7'3⅞"	2,352 7'8⅝"	1,902 6'2⅞"	2,232 7'3⅞"	2,280 7'5¾"	2,131 6'11⅞"
40' 9'6" high Steel Floor	11,552 37'10¾"	2,192 7'2¼"	2,352 7'8⅝"	1,900 6'2¾"	2,292 7'2¼"	2,570 8'5⅛"	2,435 7'11⅞"

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Flatrack 20'

• Suitable for heavy loads and oversized cargo
• Equipped with fork-lift pockets for loaded containers
• Numerous very strong lashing devices on the corner posts, longitudinal rails and on base ends
• Lashing devices have a permissible load up to 5,000 kg (11,023 lbs) each
• Maximum payload can only be used if cargo weight is distributed over the total floor area of Flatrack
• If heavy loads are shorter, the payload is reduced.
• Flatracks are delivered without stanchions.
• Flatracks are equipped with spring-assisted collapsible end walls and twistlocks to interlock 7 units into a 8'6" high pile
• Timber-treated according to Australian requirements
• Welding on Flatracks is not allowed
• Note: Maximum container load weights listed may exceed permissable weight limits for road and rail transport

Flatrack, 8'6" high, ISO Size Type: 22P3 20'

Construction	Inside Dimensions					Weights
	Length between corner posts mm ft	Width between corner posts mm ft	Width over floor/ bottom side rails mm ft	Height floor to top face (inside height) mm ft	Height of Bottom   mm ft	Max. Gross     mm ft	Tare       kg lbs	Max. Payload     kg lbs
Flat/Platform with flushfolding endwalls and softwood floor	5,612 18'4⅞"	2,227 7'3⅝"	2,210 7'3"	2,219 7'3⅜"	370 1'2½"	34,000 74,957	2,740 6,041	31,260 68,916
	5,638 18'6"		2,207 7'2⅞"	2,235 7'4"
			2,194 7'2⅜"	2,233 7'3⅞"		40,000 88,184	2,940 6,482	37,060 81,702
						45,000 99,207	2,900 6,393	42,100 92,814

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High Cube Flatrack 40'

• Suitable for heavy loads and oversized cargo
• Extraordinary, very strong frame design with strong end walls allowing bracing and stacking
• Flatracks are equipped with spring-assisted collapsible flushfolding end walls and twistlocks to interlock 4 units into a 8' 6" high pile
• Usable as “tween decks” in cargo holds and on hatch covers for break bulk cargoes
• Numerous very strong lashing devices on longitudinal rails and base ends have a permissible load up to 5,000 kg (11,023 lbs) each
• Gooseneck tunnel on both ends of 40' High Cube Flats
• The permissible payload of the Flatrack depends on the resting length of the cargo on the Flatracks side rails
• Maximum payload can only be used if cargo weight is distributed over the full length of the side rails
• If heavy loads are shorter, the payload is reduced
• Heavy cargo must rest on the main girder
• Flatracks are delivered without stanchions
• Timber-treated according to Australian requirements
• Welding on Flatracks is not allowed

High Cube Flat, 9'6" high, ISO Size Type: 45P8 40'

Construction	Inside Dimensions					Weights
	Length between corner posts mm ft	Width between corner posts mm ft	Width over floor/ bottom side rails mm ft	Height floor to top face (inside height) mm ft	Height of Bottom   mm ft	Max. Gross     mm ft	Tare       kg lbs	Max. Payload     kg lbs
Steelframe with collapsible endwalls and softwood floor	11,652 38'2¾"	2,224 7'3½"	2,368 7'9¼"	2,248 7'4½"	648 2'1¾"	50,000 110,230	5,950 13,117	44,050 97,113
		2,226 7'3⅝"	2,347 7'8⅜"	2,264 7'5⅛"		55,000 121,253	5,900 13,007	49,100 108,246
		2,178 7'1¾"	2,370 7'9¼"	2,258 7'4⅞"			5,850 12,897	49,150 108,356
		2,148 7'½"	2,358 7'8¾"	2,364 7'5⅛"		60,000 132,276	5,800 12,787	54,200 119,489

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Platform (Collapsed Flatrack) 20' / 40'

• Suitable for heavy loads and oversized length cargo
• Modified bottom construction designed for loads up to 60,000 kg (123,276 lbs)
• Gooseneck tunnel on both ends of 40', platforms
• Easy handling/transportation:
  • 20' interlocked pile of max. 7 units
  • 40' interlocked pile of max. 4 units
  • Combined height of less than 2,591 mm/8' 6"
• Timber-treated according to Australian requirements
• Numerous very strong lashing devices
• Allows for transport of heavy loads concentrated on a small load surface area of the floor
• For break bulk shipments, the static load for 40' Platforms is up to 85,000 kg (187,390 lbs) as foundation base
• For other features please, refer to respective Flatrack series

Platform, ISO Size Type: 22P3 / 29P0, 49P020' / 40'

Construction	Dimensions			Weights
	Length   mm ft	Width   mm ft	Height of bottom mm ft	Max. Gross mm ft	Tare   kg lbs	Max. Payload kg lbs
20' length 1'1¼" high Steelframe with softwood floor	6,058 20'	2,438 8'	370 1'2½"	34,000 74,957	2,740 68916	31,260 68,916
				40,000 88,184	2,940 6,482	37,060 81,702
				45,000 99,207	2,900 6,393	42,100 92,814
40' length 2' high Steelframe with softwood floor	12,192 40'	2,245 7'4⅜"	648 2'1½"	50,000 110,230	5,700 12,570	39,300 86,640
				55,000 121,253	5,900 13,007	49,100 108,246
					5,850 12,897	49,150 108,356
				60,000 132,276	5,800 12,787	54,200 119,489

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Ventilated Container20' / 40'

• Especially for cargo that needs ventilation.
• Natural ventilation is provided by openings in top and bottom longitudinal rails. The labyrinth construction of these ventilation openings ensures weather-proofness.
• Numerous lashing devices on the top and bottom longitudinal rails and the corner posts. Lashing devices have a permissible load of 1,000 kg (2,205 lbs) each.
• Note permissable weight limits for road and rail transport.

Ventilated Container, 8'6" high, ISO Size Type: 22V0, 42V020', 40'

	Construction	Inside Dimensions			Door Opening		Weights			Capacity
		Length   mm ft	Width   mm ft	Height   mm ft	Width   mm ft	Height   mm ft	Max. Gross mm ft	Tare   kg lbs	Max. Payload kg lbs	m3 cu.ft.
20' 8'6" high	Steel container with corrugated walls and wooden floor	5,880 19'5½"	2,325 7'8⅞"	2,392 7'9½"	2,334 7'8"	2,290 7'6¼"	30,480 52,910	2,400 5,290	28,080 47,620	33 1,190
		5,895 19'4⅛"	2,321 7'7⅜"	2,392 7'10⅛"	2,340 7'8⅛"	2,292 7'6¼"	30,480 67,200	2,290 5,490	27,990 61,710	33 1,167
40' 8'6" high	Steel container with corrugated walls and wooden floor	12,029 39'5½"	2,350 7'8½"	2,392 7'9½"	2,340 7'8⅛"	2,292 7'6¼"	30,480 67,200	3,780 8,330	26,700 58,870	67.7 2,390
		12,032 39'5⅜"	2,352 7'8⅜"	2,395 7'10¼"	2,340 7'8⅛"	2,292 7'6¼"	32,500 71,650	4,030 8,885	28,470 62,765	67.7 2,390

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Insulated Container20' / 40'

Porthole Type

• Especially for cargo which needs constant temperatures above or below freezing point.
• Walls in “sandwich-construction”, with polyurethane foam to provide maximum insulation.
• Temperature is controlled by ship’s/terminal’s cooling plant or “clip-on” unit.
• The air, delivered at the correct temperature, is circulated in the container through two aperatures in the front wall (supply air via the lower aperature, return air via the upper aperature).
• Possible temperatures inside the 20' containers, depending on specification of respective cooling device, from about +12°C to -25°C (+54°F to -14°F).
• Please note maximum stowage height in below table and as indicated by red line inside container in order to ensure proper ventilation.
• Possible temperatures inside the 40' containers, depending on specification of respective cooling device, from about +13°C to -22°C (+57°F to -8°F).
• Note permissable weight limits for road and rail transport.

Insulated Container, 8' high, ISO Size Type: 20H0, 40H020', 40'

	Construction	Inside Dimensions			Door Opening		Weights			Capacity
		Length   mm ft	Width   mm ft	Height   mm ft	Width   mm ft	Height   mm ft	Max. Gross mm ft	Tare   kg lbs	Max. Payload kg lbs	m3 cu.ft.
20' 8' high	Steelframe. Walls: outside plywood, coated with GRP, inside GRP shell	5,652 18'6½"	2,235 7'4"	2,000 6'6¾"	2,235 7'4"	2,083 6'10"	20,320 44,800	2,500 5,510	17,820 39,290	26.35 930
		5,652 18'6½"	2,235 7'4"	2,000 6'6¾"	2,235 7'4"	2,083 6'10"	24,000 52,910	2,450 5,400	21,550 47,510	26.3 930
	Steelframe. Walls outside and inside GRP	5,652 18'6½"	2,235 7'4"	2,000 6'6¾"	2,218 7'3¼"	2,083 6'10"	20,320 44,800	2,633 5,800	17,687 39,000	26.3 930
	Steelframe. Walls outside and inside stainless steel	5,724 18'9⅜"	2,286 7'6"	2,014 6'7¼"	2,286 7'6"	2,067 6'9⅜"	24,000 52,910	2,550 5,620	21,450 47,290	26.4 933
40' 8' high	Steelframe. Walls: out/in: GRP coated plywood/ stainless steel and aluminum/ aluminum	11,750 38'6⅝"	2,250 7'4½"	2,080 6'9⅞"	2,250 7'4½"	2,180 7'1⅛"	30,480 67,200	4,650 10,250	25,830 56,950	58.40 2,060
		11,840 38'10⅛"	2,286 7'6"	2,120 6'11½"	2,286 7'6"	2,195 7'2⅜"	30,480 67,200	3,850 8,490	26,630 58,710	60.6 2,140

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Bulk Container20'

• Especially for dry bulk cargos, e.g. malt.
• Three manholes for top loading of each container. Distance centerline to centerline manhole 1.83 m (6').
• One discharge opening in each door wing. On demand, short discharge tubes can be installed to move the cargo in desired directions.
• Fastening of linerbag possible.
• Fork-lift pockets on a number of the containers.
• Lashing devices on the top longitudinal rails.
• Roof openings 455 mm (18") discharge door openings 340 x 380 mm ( 13.5" x 15").
• Note permissable weight limits for road and rail transport.

Bulk Container, 8'6" high, ISO Size Type: 22B020'

	Construction	Inside Dimensions			Door Opening		Weights			Capacity
		Length   mm ft	Width   mm ft	Height   mm ft	Width   mm ft	Height   mm ft	Max. Gross mm ft	Tare   kg lbs	Max. Payload kg lbs	m3 cu.ft.
20' 8'6" high	Steelframe. Walls: plywood, coated with GRP	5,934 19'5½"	2,358 7'8¾"	2,340 7'8⅛"	2,335 7'8"	2,292 7'6½"	24,000 52,910	2,450 5,400	21,550 47,510	32.9 1,162
		5,931 19'5½"	2,358 7'8¾"	2,326 7'7⅝"	2,335 7'8"	2,292 7'6½"	24,000 52,910	2,370 5,220	21,630 47,690	32.9 1,162

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Refrigerated Container (Temperature Controlled Container)20'

Temperature Controlled Container

• Low CO2 footprint due to less power-consuming refrigeration technology
• Pre-Trip Inspection (PTI) and maintenance procedure prior to each shipment
• Constant high airflow for perishable products
• Hygienically designed sealing-free container with side lining protecting scuff lining
• Container certified for cold treatment control e.g. meeting requirement of the USDA
• Contemporary insulation factors
• Low tare weight
• Dedicated equipment for non-foodstuff cargo
• Container available to maintain temperature control range as low as -40°C up to +30°C
• Container built to maintain temperature in ambient environment up to 50°C
• Multi-temperature setting (MTS) option available
• “On demand” defrosting
• Reefer containers equipped with dehumidification option (including sensor)
• Maximum stowage height indicated by red line inside the container in order to ensure proper air circulation
• ATO-DLO certified by Agrotechnological Research Institute e.g. for flower bulb transportation, bulb mode option available
• Suitable for shore power supply, voltages: 380V / 50 Hz to 460V / 60Hz

Refrigerated Container, 8'6" high, ISO Size Type: 22R1, 22R920'

Construction	Inside Dimensions				Door Opening		Weights			Capacity
	Length   mm ft	Width   mm ft	Height   mm ft	Max. stow Height mm ft	Width   mm ft	Height   mm ft	Max. Gross mm ft	Tare   kg lbs	Max. Payload kg lbs	m3 cu.ft.
Steelframe, sandwich walls	5,450 17'10½"	2,284 7'5⅞"	2,267 7'5¼"	2,184 7'2"	2,290 7'6⅛"	2,264 7'1⅛"	30,480 67,196	2,905 6,404	27,575 60,792	28.2 996
		2,280 7'5¾"	2,259 7'4⅞"	2,159 7'1"			32,000 70,547	2,860 6,305	29,140 64,242	28.1 1,006
	5,446 17'10⅜"	2,293 7'6¼"	2,255 7'4¾"	2,155 7'1⅞"			30,480 67,196	2,920 6,437	27,560 60,759	28.2 996
	5,454 17'10¾"	2,390 7'6⅛"	2,263 7'5⅛"	2,163 7'1⅛"		2,252 7'4⅝"	30,400 69,220	2,770 6,110	28,630 63,118
No-Foodstuff	5,535 18'1⅞"	2,316 7'7⅛"	2,331 7'7¾"	2,211 7'3"	2,316 7'7⅛"	2,290 7'6⅛"	30,480 67,196	3,030 6,680	27,450 60,516	29.9 1,056
		2,284 7'5⅞"	2,270 7'5⅜"	2,150 7'⅝"	2,290 7'6⅛"	2,264 7'5⅛"	30,480 67,196	2,900 6,393	27,580 60,803	28.7 1,014

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Refrigerated Container (Temperature Controlled Container)40'

Temperature Controlled Container

• Low CO2 footprint due to less power-consuming refrigeration technology
• Pre-Trip Inspection (PTI) and maintenance procedure prior to each shipment
• Constant high airflow for perishable products
• Hygienically designed sealing-free container with side lining protecting scuff lining
• Container certified for cold treatment control e.g. meeting requirement of the USDA
• Contemporary insulation factors
• Low tare weight
• Dedicated equipment for non-foodstuff cargo
• Container available to maintain temperature control range as low as -40°C up to +30°C
• Container built to maintain temperature in ambient environment up to 50°C
• Multi-temperature setting (MTS) option available
• “On demand” defrosting
• Reefer containers equipped with dehumidification option (including sensor)
• Maximum stowage height indicated by red line inside the container in order to ensure proper air circulation
• ATO-DLO certified by Agrotechnological Research Institute e.g. for flower bulb transportation, bulb mode option available
• Suitable for shore power supply, voltages: 380V / 50 Hz to 460V / 60Hz

Refrigerated Container, 8'6" high, ISO Size Type: 42R140'

Construction	Inside Dimensions				Door Opening		Weights			Capacity
	Length   mm ft	Width   mm ft	Height   mm ft	Max. stow Height mm ft	Width   mm ft	Height   mm ft	Max. Gross mm ft	Tare   kg lbs	Max. Payload kg lbs	m3 cu.ft.
Steelframe. Walls: outside plywood, coated with GRP, inside GRP shell	11,141 36'4⅝"	2,197 7'2½"	2,216 7'3¼"	2,096 6'10¼"	2,197 7'2½"	2,173 7'1½"	30,480 67,200	6,010 13,250	24,470 53,950	54.2 1,920
	11,141 36'4⅝"	2,197 7'2½"	2,216 7'3¼"	2,096 6'10¼"	2,197 7'2½"	2,173 7'1½"	30,480 67,200	6,010 13,250	24,470 53,950	54.2 1,920
Steelframe. Walls: outside plywood, coated with GRP, inside stainless steel	11,141 36'4⅝"	2,197 7'2½"	2,216 7'3¼"	2,096 6'10¼"	2,197 7'2½"	2,173 7'1½"	30,480 67,200	6,010 13,250	24,470 53,950	54.2 1,920
	11,140 36'4⅝"	2,226 7'3⅝"	2,221 7'3⅜"	2,101 6'10⅝"	2,226 7'3⅝"	2,173 7'1½"	30,480 67,200	6,010 13,250	24,470 53,950	55.0 1,945
Steelframe. Walls: outside aluminum, inside stainless steel	11,170 36'7¾"	2,286 7'6"	2,235 7'4"	2,115 6'11¼"	2,286 7'6"	2,200 7'2⅝"	30,480 67,200	5,200 11,460	25,280 55,740	57.3 2,023
	11,192 36'8⅝"	2,286 7'6"	2,240 7'5¼"	2,120 6'11½"	2,286 7'6"	2,195 7'2⅜"	30,480 67,200	5,200 11,460	25,280 55,740	57.3 2,023
	11,572 37'11⅝"	2,286 7'6"	2,254 7'4"	2,134 7'	2,286 7'6"	2,207 7'2⅞"	30,480 67,200	4,400 9,700	26,080 57,500	59.64 2,106
Steelframe. Rails aluminum. Walls: outside aluminum, inside stainless steel	11,558 37'11"	2,286 7'6"	2,188 7'1⅞"	2,068 6'9⅜"	2,286 7'6"	2,161 7'1"	30,480 67,200	4,140 9,130	26,340 58,070	57.8 2,023

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High Cube Refrigerated Container40'

Temperature Controlled Container

• Particularly suitable for voluminous light-weight cargo (e.g., fruit, flowers, ferns).
• Low CO2 footprint due to less power-consuming refrigeration technology
• Pre-Trip Inspection (PTI) and maintenance procedure prior to each shipment
• Constant high airflow for perishable products
• Hygienically designed sealing-free container with side lining protecting scuff lining
• Container certified for cold treatment control e.g. meeting requirement of the USDA
• Contemporary insulation factors
• Low tare weight
• Dedicated equipment for non-foodstuff cargo
• Container available to maintain temperature control range as low as -40°C up to +30°C
• Container built to maintain temperature in ambient environment up to 50°C
• Multi-temperature setting (MTS) option available
• “On demand” defrosting
• Reefer containers equipped with dehumidification option (including sensor)
• Maximum stowage height indicated by red line inside the container in order to ensure proper air circulation
• ATO-DLO certified by Agrotechnological Research Institute e.g. for flower bulb transportation, bulb mode option available
• Suitable for shore power supply, voltages: 380V / 50 Hz to 460V / 60Hz

High Cube Refrigerated Container, 9'6" high, ISO Size Type: 42R940'

Construction	Inside Dimensions				Door Opening		Weights			Capacity
	Length   mm ft	Width   mm ft	Height   mm ft	Max. stow Height mm ft	Width   mm ft	Height   mm ft	Max. Gross mm ft	Tare   kg lbs	Max. Payload kg lbs	m3 cu.ft.
	11,578 37'11¾"	2,280 7'5¾"	2,525 8'3⅜"	2,425 7'11½"	2,276 7'5⅝"	2,535 8'3¾"	34,000 74,957	4,300 9,480	29,700 65,477	66.7 2,356
	11,599 38'4¼"	2,290 7'6⅛"	2,545 8'4⅛"		2,290 7'6⅛"	2,557 8'4⅝"	34,000 74,957	4,420 9,744	29,580 65,212	67.6 2,387
	11,580 37'11⅞"	2,290 7'6⅛"	2,540 8'4"	2,420 7'11¼"	2,290 7'6⅛"	2,569 8'5⅛"	34,000 74,957	4,450 9,810	29,550 65,146	67.3 2,380
Non-foodstuff	11,580 37'11⅞"	2,290 7'6⅛"	2,543 8'4"	2,423 7'11⅜"	2,294 7'6¼"	2,550 8'4⅜"	34,000 74,957	4,550 10,031	29,450 64,925	67.4 2,380
	11,590 38'	2,294 7'6¼"	2,594 8'6⅛"	2,474 8'1⅜"	2,290 7'6⅛"	2,569 8'5⅛"	34,000 74,957	4,660 10,273	29,340 64,683	67.9 2,398

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Tank Container20'

Tank Container, ISO Codes: 8' high = 20T5; 8'6" high = 22T5, 22T6

• Separate tank fleets are available for:
  CHEMICAL PRODUCTS, e.g.:
  • Flammables
  • Oxidising agents
  • Toxic substances
  • Corrosives
  FOODSTUFFS, e.g.:
  • Alcohols
  • Fruit juices
  • Edible oils
  • Food additives
• Tanks must be filled to not less than 80% of their capacity to avoid dangerous surge/swells during transport.
• Tanks must not be filled to 100% of their capacity. Sufficient ullage space shall be left—which must be determined depending on the thermal expansion of the product to be carried.
• Certain dangerous products must be carried in tanks having no openings below the surface level of the liquid. Such tanks must be discharged through a syphon pipe by either pressure or pumping.
• National road/rail weight limitations have to be maintained when arranging land transport.
• For the cleaning of tanks and disposal of residues tariff rules apply.

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Flexitank

A flexitank is a flexible plastic (polyethylene or other material) industrial-weight “bladder” that is used for the storage and transport of bulk liquid products, and designed for installation in a standard 20 foot ISO ocean shipping container. Flexitanks are manufactured using a variety of materials to handle different types of food grade or industrial products. Capacities range from approximately 12,000 to 24,000 liters (3,170 to 6,340 US gallons). Heating pads are available to assist with the discharge of certain substances that partially solidify at lower temperatures. Bulk liquids transported in a flexitank include a wide range of food grade and industrial products. See below for a partial listing.

Fleixtank Advantages

Flexitanks provide a number of advantages over traditional metal, aluminum, and fiberglass tank containers for certain applications:

• A “one way cost system” using low-cost disposable bladders (tanks), negating the need to secure, clean, and then return rigid tanks
• Lower packaging costs than drums, bottles, or traditional tanks
• Increased transport and storage capacity
• Lower tare weight, thus reducing transit cost
• Lower labor costs for filling and discharge
• No demurrage charges (compared to standard tank containers)

Food Grade Bulk Liquid Applications

• animal oils
• flat beer
• fruit juice concentrate
• glucose
• olive oil
• sauces
• sugar syrup
• vegetable oils (coconut oil, palm oil,corn oil)
• wine

Industrial Chemical Bulk Liquid Applications

• adhesives
• base oils
• biodiesel
• detergents
• emulsions
• glue
• glycol
• hair shampoo
• lanolin
• lube oils
• mineral oils
• natural latex
• pharmaceutical ingredients
• synthetic latex
• white oils

Illustration and information for this article courtesy of Trans Ocean bulk logistics solutions. (www.TransOceanBulk.com)

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