Container Types
Complete specifications for shipping containers available through ZIM and other carriers. Choose the right container for your cargo requirements.
Below you'll find detailed specifications for the most common container types used in international shipping. Contact us if you need help selecting the right container for your cargo.
Dry Containers
20' Standard
External:20' x 8' x 8'6"
Internal:19'4" x 7'8" x 7'10"
Door Opening:7'8" x 7'6"
Capacity:33 CBM / 1,165 cu ft
Max Payload:28,200 kg / 62,170 lbs
Tare Weight:2,300 kg / 5,070 lbs
40' Standard
External:40' x 8' x 8'6"
Internal:39'5" x 7'8" x 7'10"
Door Opening:7'8" x 7'6"
Capacity:67 CBM / 2,366 cu ft
Max Payload:28,800 kg / 63,492 lbs
Tare Weight:3,750 kg / 8,268 lbs
40' High Cube
External:40' x 8' x 9'6"
Internal:39'5" x 7'8" x 8'10"
Door Opening:7'8" x 8'5"
Capacity:76 CBM / 2,684 cu ft
Max Payload:28,600 kg / 63,052 lbs
Tare Weight:3,940 kg / 8,686 lbs
Reefer Containers
20' Refrigerated
External:20' x 8' x 8'6"
Internal:17'10" x 7'5" x 7'5"
Door Opening:7'5" x 7'2"
Capacity:28 CBM / 989 cu ft
Max Payload:27,400 kg / 60,406 lbs
Tare Weight:3,080 kg / 6,790 lbs
40' Refrigerated
External:40' x 8' x 8'6"
Internal:37'8" x 7'5" x 7'4"
Door Opening:7'5" x 7'2"
Capacity:59 CBM / 2,084 cu ft
Max Payload:29,500 kg / 65,036 lbs
Tare Weight:4,800 kg / 10,582 lbs
40' High Cube Reefer
External:40' x 8' x 9'6"
Internal:37'11" x 7'6" x 8'2"
Door Opening:7'6" x 8'
Capacity:67 CBM / 2,366 cu ft
Max Payload:29,000 kg / 63,934 lbs
Tare Weight:4,900 kg / 10,802 lbs
Open Top Containers
20' Open Top
External:20' x 8' x 8'6"
Internal:19'4" x 7'7" x 7'8"
Door Opening:7'7" x 7'6"
Capacity:32 CBM / 1,130 cu ft
Max Payload:28,100 kg / 61,950 lbs
Tare Weight:2,400 kg / 5,291 lbs
40' Open Top
External:40' x 8' x 8'6"
Internal:39'5" x 7'7" x 7'8"
Door Opening:7'7" x 7'6"
Capacity:65 CBM / 2,295 cu ft
Max Payload:28,600 kg / 63,052 lbs
Tare Weight:3,900 kg / 8,598 lbs
Flat Rack Containers
20' Flat Rack
External:20' x 8' x 8'6"
Internal:18'5" x 7'3" x 7'4"
Door Opening:N/A
Capacity:N/A
Max Payload:31,000 kg / 68,343 lbs
Tare Weight:2,740 kg / 6,040 lbs
40' Flat Rack
External:40' x 8' x 8'6"
Internal:39'7" x 7'3" x 6'5"
Door Opening:N/A
Capacity:N/A
Max Payload:40,000 kg / 88,185 lbs
Tare Weight:5,000 kg / 11,023 lbs
Need Help Choosing?
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* Specifications are approximate and may vary by manufacturer. Contact us for exact specifications.