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20 & 40 Standard Dry Van Containers

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Description 20'  20' Heavy 40' 40' Heavy
Inside Length 5.895 m 5.895 m  12.029 m  12.029 m
Inside Width 2.350 m  2.350 m 2.350 m 2.350 m 
Inside Height 2.392 m  2.392 m 2.392 m 2.392 m
Door opening Width 2.341 m 2.341 m  2.341 m 2.341 m
Door opening Height 2.280 m 2.280 m 2.280 m 2.280 m 
Volume 33.200 m³ 33.200 m³ 67.600 m³  67.600 m³
Max. Gross Weight 24,000 kg 30,480 kg 30,480 kg 35,500 kg
Tare Weight 2,200 kg 2,250 kg 3,800 kg 3,800 kg
Max Payload 21,800 kg 28,230 kg 26,680 kg 28,700 kg

 

Usage

Standard containers are used for all types of general cargo (dry cargo).

Description

Standard containers are also known as general purpose containers.
They are closed containers, i.e. they are closed on all sides. A distinction may be drawn between the following types of standard container:

  • Standard containers with doors at one or both end(s)
  • Standard containers with doors at one or both end(s) and doors over the entire length of one or both sides
  • Standard containers with doors at one or both end(s) and doors on one or both sides

In addition, the various types of standard container also differ in dimensions and weight, resulting in a wide range of standard containers.
Standard containers are mainly used as 20' and 40' containers. Containers with smaller dimensions are very seldom used. Indeed, the trend is towards even longer dimensions, e.g. 45'.