Standard Container Equipment

Depending upon the shipping line and destination that you choose, the following container equipment may be available:

Type	Sizes
Dry Cargo	20 foot, 40 foot, 40 foot high cube, 45 foot high cube
Refrigerated	20 foot, 40 foot, 40 foot high cube, 45 foot high cube
Insulated	20 foot, 40 foot
Open Tops	20 foot, 40 foot
Flats	20 foot, 40 foot (with or without headboards), 48 foot
Hanger	40 foot (for carrying garments)
Bolsters	20 foot, 40 foot
Mafi Trailers	20 foot, 40 foot

 

Standard Dimensions, prescribed by the International Standards Organization (ISO), ensure that all marine containers meet the varying regulations governing the international transportation of containers and, at the same time, facilitate intermodal operations. Standard container dimensions are below (note that these are outside dimensions - the inside dimensions are smaller):

 

Size	Typical Container Dimensions (L x W x H)
40 foot (12.2 metres)	40' (12.2 m) x 8' (2.4 m) x 8.6' (2.6 m)
40 foot (12.2 metres)	40' (12.2 m) x 8' (2.4 m) x 9.6' (2.9 m)
20 foot (6.1 metres)	20' (6.1 m) x 8' (2.4 m) x 8.6' (2.6 m)
20 foot (6.1 metres)	20' (6.1 m) x 8' (2.4 m) x 9.6' (2.9 m)