DRY CONTAINER SPECIFICATIONS

Types of Dry Containers

Dry containers are versatile and form the backbone of international cargo movement for non-perishable items.

20 ft Standard Dry Container

The most commonly used container for general cargo. Suitable for dry goods, machinery, textiles, packaged food, and more.

Dimensions of 20 ft Standard Dry Container​:

• Internal Dimensions (L x W x H): 5.9m x 2.35m x 2.39m
• External Dimensions:
6.06m x 2.44m x 2.59m
• Tare Weight:
Approx. 2,200 – 2,300 kg
• Max Gross Weight:
30,480 kg
• Payload Capacity:
Approx. 28,000 kg
• Volume:
~33.1 m³
• Door Opening:
2.34m x 2.28m

40 ft Standard Dry Container

Ideal for high-volume cargo with moderate weight. Often used in retail, manufacturing, and consumer goods industries.

Dimensions of 40 ft Standard Dry Container​:

• Internal Dimensions: 12.03m x 2.35m x 2.39m
• External Dimensions: 12.19m x 2.44m x 2.59m
• Tare Weight: Approx. 3,700 – 3,900 kg
• Max Gross Weight: 32,500 – 34,000 kg
• Payload Capacity: ~28,600 kg
• Volume: ~67.7 m³
• Door Opening: 2.34m x 2.28m

40 ft High Cube Container

Similar to the standard 40 ft, but offers an additional foot in height — perfect for bulky or voluminous cargo.

Dimensions of 40 ft High Cube Container​:

• Internal Height: 2.69m
• Volume: ~76.4 m³

Extra height allows better stacking of cargo, especially lightweight, voluminous items.

45 ft High Cube Container

Offers maximum volume. Often used in Europe and North America for high-capacity intermodal transport.

Dry containers are versatile and form the backbone of international cargo movement for non-perishable items.

Types of Dry Containers

The most commonly used container for general cargo. Suitable for dry goods, machinery, textiles, packaged food, and more.

Dimensions of 20 ft Standard Dry Container

• Internal Dimensions (L x W x H): 5.9m x 2.35m x 2.39m
• External Dimensions: 6.06m x 2.44m x 2.59m
• Tare Weight: Approx. 2,200 – 2,300 kg
• Max Gross Weight: 30,480 kg
• Payload Capacity: Approx. 28,000 kg
• Volume: ~33.1 m³
• Door Opening: 2.34m x 2.28m

Ideal for high-volume cargo with moderate weight. Often used in retail, manufacturing, and consumer goods industries.

Dimensions of 40 ft Standard Dry Container

• Internal Dimensions: 12.03m x 2.35m x 2.39m
• External Dimensions: 12.19m x 2.44m x 2.59m
• Tare Weight: Approx. 3,700 – 3,900 kg
• Max Gross Weight: 32,500 – 34,000 kg
• Payload Capacity: ~28,600 kg
• Volume: ~67.7 m³
• Door Opening: 2.34m x 2.28m

Similar to the standard 40 ft, but offers an additional foot in height — perfect for bulky or voluminous cargo.

Dimensions of 40 ft High Cube Container

• Internal Height: 2.69m
• Volume: ~76.4 m³

Extra height allows better stacking of cargo, especially lightweight, voluminous items.

Offers maximum volume. Often used in Europe and North America for high-capacity intermodal transport.