40' Standard

Inside Dimensions (in mm)

Lenght: 12032

Width: 2350

Height: 2390

Standard containers are also known as general purpose containers. They are closed containers, i.e. they are closed on all sides.  Standard containers are used for all types general cargo (dry cargo).

20' Open Top

The walls of open-top containers are generally made of corrugated steel. The floor is made of wood.

It has the following typical distinguishing structural features. The roof consists of removable bows and a removable tarpaulin. The door header may be swivelled out. These two structural features greatly simplify the process of packing and unpacking the container. In particular, it is very easy to pack and unpack the container from above or through the doors by crane or crab when the roof is open and the door header is swivelled out.

Lashing rings, to which the cargo may be secured, are installed in the upper and lower side rails and the corner posts. The lashing rings may take loads of up to 1,000 kg. Usual open-top container dimensions are 20' and 40'.

40' Open Top

The walls of open-top containers are generally made of corrugated steel. The floor is made of wood.

It has the following typical distinguishing structural features. The roof consists of removable bows and a removable tarpaulin. The door header may be swivelled out. These two structural features greatly simplify the process of packing and unpacking the container. In particular, it is very easy to pack and unpack the container from above or through the doors by crane or crab when the roof is open and the door header is swivelled out.

Lashing rings, to which the cargo may be secured, are installed in the upper and lower side rails and the corner posts. The lashing rings may take loads of up to 1,000 kg. Usual open-top container dimensions are 20' and 40'.

20' Standard

Inside Dimensions (in mm)

Lenght: 5898

Width: 2350

Height: 2390

Standard containers are also known as general purpose containers. They are closed containers, i.e. they are closed on all sides.  Standard containers are used for all types general cargo (dry cargo).

20' FLATRACK

Flatracks consist of a floor structure with a high loading capacity composed of a steel frame and a softwood floor and two end walls, which may either be fixed or collapsible. The end walls are stable enough to allow cargo securing means to be attached and several flatracks to be stacked on top of one another.  A number of lashing rings, to which the cargo may be secured, are installed in the side rails, the corner posts and the floor. The lashing rings may take loads of up to 2000 kg in the case of 20' flatracks or up to 4000 kg in the case of 40' flatracks. For transport of certain cargoes, flatracks may be provided with stanchions.

40' FLATRACK

Flatracks consist of a floor structure with a high loading capacity composed of a steel frame and a softwood floor and two end walls, which may either be fixed or collapsible. The end walls are stable enough to allow cargo securing means to be attached and several flatracks to be stacked on top of one another.  A number of lashing rings, to which the cargo may be secured, are installed in the side rails, the corner posts and the floor. The lashing rings may take loads of up to 2000 kg in the case of 20' flatracks or up to 4000 kg in the case of 40' flatracks. For transport of certain cargoes, flatracks may be provided with stanchions.

20' PLATFORM

Platforms consist solely of a floor structure with extremely high loading capacity; they have no side or end walls. This high loading capacity makes it possible to concentrate heavy weights on small areas. A platform consists of a steel frame and a wooden floor structure. Platforms are available in 20' and 40' sizes. 40' platforms have a gooseneck tunnel at each end.

Lashing rings, to which the cargo may be secured, are installed in the side rails. The lashing rings may take loads of up to 3.000 kg.

40' PLATFORM

Platforms consist solely of a floor structure with extremely high loading capacity; they have no side or end walls. This high loading capacity makes it possible to concentrate heavy weights on small areas. A platform consists of a steel frame and a wooden floor structure. Platforms are available in 20' and 40' sizes. 40' platforms have a gooseneck tunnel at each end.

Lashing rings, to which the cargo may be secured, are installed in the side rails. The lashing rings may take loads of up to 3.000 kg.

40' HIGH-CUBE

Inside Dimensions (in mm)

Lenght: 12032

Width: 2350

Height: 2680

High-cube containers are similar in structure to standard containers, but taller. In contrast to standard containers, which have a maximum height of 2591 mm (8'6"), high-cube containers are 2896 mm, or 9'6", tall. High-cube containers are for the most part 40' long, but are sometimes made as 45' containers.

A number of lashing rings, capable of bearing loads of at most 1000 kg, are mounted on the front top end rail and bottom cross member and the corner posts.

20' REFRIGERATED

The refrigerated containers are used for products that need to be transported at a constant temperature, above or below freezing point. These product types can be divided into chilled and frozen products, depending on the transport temperature specified, examples include fruits, vegetables, meat and milk products, like butter and cheese.

High-Cube refrigerated units are used especially for products with large volume or light weight (for example, fruits, flowers).

Chilled meat is also often transported hanging, in this case the roof of the refrigerated container is equipped with hooks.

40' REFRIGERATED

The refrigerated containers are used for products that need to be transported at a constant temperature, above or below freezing point. These product types can be divided into chilled and frozen products, depending on the transport temperature specified, examples include fruits, vegetables, meat and milk products, like butter and cheese.

High-Cube refrigerated units are used especially for products with large volume or light weight (for example, fruits, flowers).

Chilled meat is also often transported hanging, in this case the roof of the refrigerated container is equipped with hooks.

20' BULK

Bulk (or bulk cargo) containers have three loading hatches in the roof, each of a diameter of approx. 455 mm (1 3/4'). The distance between the hatches (center to center) is 1.83 m (6'). On the door side, there are two discharge hatches, which are sometimes equipped with short discharge tubes for guiding the bulk cargo. Alternatively, two unloading hatches may be mounted in the doorways, for emptying the containers.

Such containers may also be used for general cargo. Lashing rings are mounted in the top side rails for securing the cargo. Some bulk containers are equipped with forklift pockets, which allow handling by forklift trucks.

20' Tank

Tank containers must be at least 80%% full, to prevent dangerous surging of the liquids in transit. On the other hand, they must not as a rule be over 95%% full, or there will not be sufficient ullage space for thermal expansion.

Tank containers intended for transporting foodstuffs must be labeled "Potable Liquids only".

Some hazardous materials must be transported in tank containers with no in- or outlet openings below the surface of the liquid.

Tank containers are generally designed for an operating pressure of up to 3 bar (above atmospheric). The test pressure used is 4.5 bar (above atmospheric).

If the cargo requires temperature-controlled transport, tank containers can be equipped with insulation or heating. The temperature of the cargo may be precisely controlled using temperature sensors.

Tank containers are used for liquid cargoes, such as:

Foodstuffs: fruit juices, spirits, sweet oils

Chemicals: hazardous materials, such as fuels, toxic substances, corrosion protection agen