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20' General Purpose

20GP

20' General Purpose

External Dimensions

L: 6.06m
W: 2.44m
H: 2.59m

Internal Dimensions

L: 5.90m
W: 2.35m
H: 2.39m

Door Opening

W: 2.34m
H: 2.28m

Capacity

Volume: 33.2 m³
Payload: 28,200 kg
Tare: 2,300 kg

Suitable For

General cargoBoxed goodsPalletized freightDry goods
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40' General Purpose

40GP

40' General Purpose

External Dimensions

L: 12.19m
W: 2.44m
H: 2.59m

Internal Dimensions

L: 12.03m
W: 2.35m
H: 2.39m

Door Opening

W: 2.34m
H: 2.28m

Capacity

Volume: 67.7 m³
Payload: 26,700 kg
Tare: 3,800 kg

Suitable For

Large shipmentsFurnitureMachineryBulk dry goods
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40' High Cube

40HC

40' High Cube

External Dimensions

L: 12.19m
W: 2.44m
H: 2.90m

Internal Dimensions

L: 12.03m
W: 2.35m
H: 2.69m

Door Opening

W: 2.34m
H: 2.58m

Capacity

Volume: 76.3 m³
Payload: 26,500 kg
Tare: 4,000 kg

Suitable For

Tall cargoLight bulky goodsTextilesInsulation materials
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20' Reefer

20RF

20' Reefer

External Dimensions

L: 6.06m
W: 2.44m
H: 2.59m

Internal Dimensions

L: 5.45m
W: 2.29m
H: 2.27m

Door Opening

W: 2.29m
H: 2.26m

Capacity

Volume: 28.3 m³
Payload: 27,400 kg
Tare: 3,100 kg

Suitable For

PerishablesPharmaceuticalsFrozen foodsTemperature-sensitive goods
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40' Reefer

40RF

40' Reefer

External Dimensions

L: 12.19m
W: 2.44m
H: 2.59m

Internal Dimensions

L: 11.56m
W: 2.29m
H: 2.27m

Door Opening

W: 2.29m
H: 2.26m

Capacity

Volume: 59.9 m³
Payload: 26,200 kg
Tare: 4,400 kg

Suitable For

Large perishable shipmentsCold chain logisticsFresh produceMeat & seafood
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20' Open Top

20OT

20' Open Top

External Dimensions

L: 6.06m
W: 2.44m
H: 2.59m

Internal Dimensions

L: 5.90m
W: 2.35m
H: 2.35m

Door Opening

W: 2.34m
H: 2.28m

Capacity

Volume: 32.6 m³
Payload: 28,100 kg
Tare: 2,400 kg

Suitable For

Oversized cargoMachineryPipesTop-loading required
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40' Open Top

40OT

40' Open Top

External Dimensions

L: 12.19m
W: 2.44m
H: 2.59m

Internal Dimensions

L: 12.03m
W: 2.35m
H: 2.35m

Door Opening

W: 2.34m
H: 2.28m

Capacity

Volume: 66.5 m³
Payload: 26,400 kg
Tare: 4,100 kg

Suitable For

Large machineryConstruction equipmentOversized items
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20' Flat Rack

20FR

20' Flat Rack

External Dimensions

L: 6.06m
W: 2.44m
H: 2.59m

Internal Dimensions

L: 5.94m
W: 2.35m
H: 2.35m

Door Opening

W: N/A
H: N/A

Capacity

Volume: N/A
Payload: 27,800 kg
Tare: 2,700 kg

Suitable For

Heavy machineryVehiclesBoatsOut-of-gauge cargo
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40' Flat Rack

40FR

40' Flat Rack

External Dimensions

L: 12.19m
W: 2.44m
H: 2.59m

Internal Dimensions

L: 12.06m
W: 2.35m
H: 2.10m

Door Opening

W: N/A
H: N/A

Capacity

Volume: N/A
Payload: 25,800 kg
Tare: 4,700 kg

Suitable For

Large vehiclesIndustrial equipmentProject cargo
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Important Notes

  • • Dimensions are approximate and may vary slightly by manufacturer
  • • Payload capacities are maximum values; actual capacity depends on cargo and regulations
  • • Reefer containers require power supply for temperature control
  • • Special cargo may require additional approvals and inspections
  • • Contact us for specific requirements and availability