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Standard containers are also known as general purpose containers

They are closed containers, i.e. they are closed on all sides.

The 20 ft standard shipping container and the 40 ft standard shipping container are two of the most widely used containers in the world to transport ocean freight goods.

The standard shipping containers differ from other types of containers in that they are completely airtight. These hermetically sealed shipping containers are not equipped with cooling nor ventilation systems like the refrigerated and ventilated containers.

The 20 ft standard shipping container can hold up to 10 standard pallets or 11 Euro pallets across its floor base.

The standard shipping containers are also known as dry shipping containers or dry vans.

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′.

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High cube containers are similar in structure to standard containers but taller in height. The difference as compared to the standard containers is that the standard containers have a maximum height of 2591 mm (8’6″), while high-cube containers are 2896 mm, or 9’6″, tall. High cube containers are used to carry lightweight, high volume cargo. They are used for all types of general cargo (dry cargo). However, they are particularly suitable for transporting light, voluminous cargoes, and overheight cargoes up to a maximum of 2.70 m tall.

How many pallets can fit into a 40-foot high cube container?

In terms of Euro pallet types (European pallets) of which dimensions are 1.2m x 0.8m, the base of the 40-foot high cube container can hold up to 25 Euro pallet stacks as long as the load is not hanging over the sides. Generally, the optimal way of fitting pallets inside the container is with one row along the length and another row along the width. More information.

For the standard American pallet type with dimensions 40” x 48” (1.016m x 1.219m), the base of a 40-foot high cube container can hold 21 pallets as long as the load is not hanging over the sides.

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20ft Open Top container designed for the carriage of over-height and dense cargo, combining flexibility and safety for top and rear loading.

• Low tare weight to maximum payload
• Corten Steel construction
• Heavy duty tarpaulin (600g-650g/m²) offering extra protection
• Removable header rail at door opening
• High strength top rails with removable roofbows
• Fully intermodal (road, rail or by sea)
• ISO, TIR, UIC, CSC and ABS approved

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40′ Open Top Containers are containers built for freight use, with a tarpaulin instead of a steel roof. The cover can be removed during loading, to enable top loading of overly high products.  The Open Top Container has removable support bars under the tarpaulin and a TIR cable for fastening the tarpaulin to the container. All our Open Top Containers are approved for international freight transport (CSC). New and used 20′ Open Top Containers are available with fast delivery.

Open-top containers are used for all types of general cargo (dry cargo). Their principal uses are as follows:

• packing and unpacking from above or through the doors by crane or crab
• tall cargo

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Flat rack containers are especially suitable for heavy loads and cargo that needs loading from the top or sides, such as pipes and machinery. You will find collapsible containers and non-collapsible containers with or without walls. Flatrack containers are manufactured from steel and come in 20′ and 40′ sizes.

Specific dimensions and capacity of flat rack containers (fr containers) may vary depending on the container manufacturer, the age of the container and the container owner.

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Suitable for the carriage of large and heavy items such as boats, lumber and machinery. 

• Fully compatible for stacking, storage and transportation using a standard built-in interlocking system
• 45 mm heavy duty floors
• ​Corten steel crossmembers and end walls
• Collapsible end walls ideal for storage and backhaul
• Accommodating cargo of up to 47 tonnes
• Bundling for Intermodal use – 4 per bundle (some ports may vary)

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The 20ft Reefer container is a special refrigerated container. The Reefer container can be used for cooling and freezing. Our Reefer shipping containers have their own cooling system and get the necessary electricity from the vessel. The 20-foot Reefer container is very suitable for transporting vegetables, fish and meat over long distances and or warm regions.

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The refrigeration unit is arranged in such a way that the external dimensions of the container meet ISO standards and thus fit into the container ship cell guides, for example. The presence of an integral refrigeration unit entails a loss of internal volume and payload.

When being transported by ship, integral units have to be connected to the on-board power supply system. The number of refrigerated containers which may be connected depends on the capacity of the ship\’s power supply system. If the aforesaid capacity is too low for the refrigerated containers to be transported, “power packs” may be used, which are equipped with relatively large diesel generators and satisfy ISO requirements with regard to the dimensions of a 20\’ container. When at the terminal, the containers are connected to the terminal\’s power supply system. For transport by road and rail, most integral unit refrigeration units are operated by a generator set (genset). This may either be a component of the refrigeration unit or connected to the refrigeration unit.

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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.

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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.

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Tank containers are used for the shipment of gases or liquids, they are often used for the transportation of hazardous cargoes such as fuel and toxic substances. Tank containers must be filled to a minimum of 80% capacity and must not exceed 95% capacity, this is to allow sufficient space for thermal expansion whilst preventing dangerous surging of the liquids in transit.

Approximately 95% of tank containers are built to 20ft specifications although they are also available as 10ft, 30ft, 40ft and 45ft containers. The ISO frame allows for these tank containers to be shipped using modern inter-modal shipping options which include container ships, rail lines and trucks. This flexibility provides a safe, reliable and cost-effective way to transport such cargoes to locations across the globe.