Shipping Container Specifications

Shipping Container Specifications

Use these as a guide only. Dimensions etc can vary.

Type	Use	External (LxWxH)	Internal Size (LxWxH)	Approx Capacity	Door Opening (WxH)
20ft general	all general cargo	6,100x2, 400x2, 60012,200x2, 400x2, 600	5,890x2, 345x2, 40012,015x2, 345x2, 362	33	2,335x2, 290
40ft general	all general cargo	12,200x2, 400x2, 900	12,015x2, 345x2, 362	67	2,335x2, 260
40ft hi-cube	all general cargo	6,100x2, 400x2, 900	12,015x2, 345x2, 690	76	2,335x2, 580
20ft open top	Used for top loading cargo	6,100x2, 400x2, 600	5,890x2, 345x2, 340	32	2,335x2, 260 roof opening 5, 712x2, 175
40ft open top	top loading cargo	12,200x2, 400x2, 600	12,025x2345x2, 305	64	2,335x2, 230 roof opening 11, 832x2, 175
20ft ventilated	onions etc	6,100x2, 400x2, 600	5,892x2, 303x2, 380	32	2,305x2, 273
20ft tank	bulk liquids	6,100x2, 400x2, 600		holds up to 24,000 ltr
20ft refrigerated	perishables	6,100x2, 400x2, 600	5,450x2, 260x2, 247	28	2,260x2, 200
40ft refrigerated	perishables	12,200x2, 400x2, 600	11,550x2, 270x2, 200	58	2,270x2, 170
20ft flat rack	over size cargo	6,100x2, 400x2, 600	5940x2, 400x2, 310	32	side opening5,576x2, 310
40ft flat rack	over size cargo	12,200x2, 400x2, 600	12,066x2, 263x2, 134	58	side opening 11, 662x2, 134

There are a number of other specialised types of equipment. You should check with our people for your particular need. Airfreight containers are generally not made available to shippers but are packed at airport facilities either by the forwarder or airline.
Above dimensions and capacities are typical, containers from different sources vary greatly. All sizes are in mm, all capacities are in CBM (cubic metres). Loading weight capacity varies from container to container and maybe between 20,000 and 30,000 kg. Be careful road weight limits still apply to shipping containers. Make sure when loading that you don't exceed the road limit at either end of the journey nor the load limit of the container.

IFB's staff are ready to help you choose the best container for your purpose. Phone 02-9839-3100 or E-mail. (Back to FAQ's)