ZIM Container Types & Specifications
Complete specifications for ZIM's container fleet
ZIM offers a comprehensive range of container types to meet all shipping requirements. Below you'll find detailed specifications for each container type including dimensions, capacity, payload limits, and typical applications.
Official ZIM Resources
Dry Containers
Standard steel containers for general cargo. Weatherproof with double doors at one end. The most common container types for international shipping.
20' Standard
Standard general-purpose container. Ideal for dry goods, boxed cargo, palletized freight, and most general merchandise.
40' Standard
Most popular container size for long-distance shipping. Double the length of a 20' with optimized cost per cubic meter.
40' High Cube
Extra height for voluminous cargo. Perfect for furniture, tall machinery, and goods that require maximum vertical space.
45' High Cube
Maximum volume container. Ideal for lightweight, high-volume cargo like retail goods and consumer products.
Reefer Containers
Temperature-controlled units with integrated refrigeration. Maintain temperatures from -30°C to +30°C. Ideal for perishables, pharmaceuticals, and temperature-sensitive goods.
20' Reefer
Temperature-controlled container for perishables. Equipped with integral refrigeration unit for frozen or chilled cargo.
40' Reefer
Large capacity reefer for bulk perishable shipments. Ideal for fruits, vegetables, meat, pharmaceuticals, and frozen goods.
40' High Cube Reefer
Extra height reefer for temperature-sensitive cargo requiring maximum volume. Popular for hanging garments and tall pallets.
Open Top Containers
Removable tarpaulin roof and swing-out door header for crane loading. Perfect for tall cargo like machinery, timber, and pipes that cannot be loaded through doors.
20' Open Top
Removable tarpaulin roof for top-loading with crane. Ideal for tall machinery, timber, pipes, and over-height cargo.
40' Open Top
Large open-top container for oversized cargo. Perfect for industrial machinery, construction materials, and project cargo.
Flat Rack Containers
Collapsible or fixed end walls with no roof or side walls. Designed for over-width, over-height, and heavy cargo like vehicles, boats, and construction equipment.
20' Flat Rack
Collapsible end walls for over-width/over-height cargo. Ideal for heavy machinery, vehicles, boats, and construction equipment.
40' Flat Rack
Large flat rack for heavy project cargo. Collapsible ends allow stacking when empty. Perfect for industrial equipment and oversized machinery.
40' High Cube Flat Rack
Heavy-duty flat rack for extra-tall and heavy cargo. Reinforced floor for maximum load capacity. Ideal for transformers and industrial equipment.
Special Equipment
Specialized containers including tank containers for liquids/gases and platform containers for extra-heavy or oversized cargo that requires special handling.
20' Platform
Flat platform without walls or roof. For extra-heavy or oversized cargo that cannot fit in standard containers.
40' Platform
Large platform for project cargo and breakbulk. Suitable for pipes, cables, vehicles, and extremely heavy industrial equipment.
20' Tank Container
ISO tank for liquid and gas cargo. Suitable for chemicals, food-grade liquids, pharmaceuticals, and hazardous materials with proper certification.
Need Container Equipment?
As ZIM's exclusive agent in Cyprus, Shoham can help you select the right container for your cargo and arrange bookings on ZIM vessels. Contact us for equipment availability and pricing.
* Specifications are approximate and may vary slightly. Contact us for exact specifications and equipment availability.