OCEAN CONTAINERS

Maritime containers are essential for global freight transportation. In this guide, you will find detailed information about the different dimensions and capacities of containers, helping you choose the right model for your logistics and freight needs. Learn about the specifications that can optimize your operations!

High Cube 40 ft.

Recommended for dry and non-perishable goods. High cube containers (HC) are typically 30 cm taller than standard ones.

Description	Specification	Description	Specification
Tare Weight	3,900 kg / 8,600 lb	Temperature Control	-30º and +30º
Maximum Payload	32,500 Kg / 71,650 lb	Internal Length	12,032 mm / 39'6''
Maximum Load	28,600 Kg / 63,050 lb	Internal Width	2,352 mm / 7'9''
Internal Height	2,698 mm / 8'10''	Door Opening (Width)	2,340 mm / 7'8''
Door Opening (Height)	2,585 mm / 8'5''	Cubic Capacity	76 m³ / 2,390 ft³

Dry Standard 40 ft.

Recommended for dry and non-perishable goods.

Description	Specification	Description	Specification
Tare Weight	3,720 Kg / 8,200 lb	Temperature Control	-30º and +30º
Maximum Payload	32,500 Kg / 71,650 lb	Internal Length	12,032 mm / 39'6''
Maximum Load	28,750 Kg / 63,450 lb	Internal Width	2,350 mm / 7'8''
Internal Height	2,392 mm / 7'10''	Door Opening (Width)	2,340 mm / 7'8''
Door Opening (Height)	2,280 mm / 7'6''	Cubic Capacity	67.7 m³ / 2,390 ft³

Dry Standard 20 ft.

Recommended for dry and non-perishable goods.

Description	Specification	Description	Specification
Tare Weight	2,230 kg / 4,920 lb	Temperature Control	-30º and +30º
Maximum Payload	30,480 kg / 67,200 lb	Internal Length	5,900 mm / 19'4''
Maximum Load	28,250 kg / 62,280 lb	Internal Width	2,350 mm / 7'8''
Internal Height	2,393 mm / 7'10''	Door Opening (Width)	2,340 mm / 7'8''
Door Opening (Height)	2,280 mm / 7'6''	Cubic Capacity	33.2 m³ / 1,172 ft³

Reefer 40 ft.

Equipped with refrigeration units. Designed for transporting goods that require below-freezing or controlled temperatures.

Description	Specification	Description	Specification
Tare Weight	4,800 Kg / 10,580 lb	Temperature Control	-30º and +30º
Maximum Payload	32,500 Kg / 71,650 lb	Length	11,561 mm / 37'11''
Maximum Load	27,700 Kg / 61,070 lb	Width	2,268 mm / 7'5''
Height	2,249 mm / 7'5''	Door Opening (width)	2,280 mm / 7'5''
Door Opening (height)	2,205 mm / 7'3''	Cubic Capacity	59.3 m³ / 2,075 ft³

Open Top 20 ft.

The roof is open and covered only by a tarp with a seal. This type of container is ideal for goods with excess height, such as machinery, construction materials, and glass.

Description	Specification	Description	Specification
External Length	6,058 mm / 19'10''	External Width	2,438 mm / 8'0''
External Height	2,591 mm / 8'6''	Internal Length	5,895 mm / 19'4''
Internal Width	2,336 mm / 7'8''	Internal Height	2,233 mm / 7'4''
Entrance Opening (Width)	2,340 mm / 7'8''	Entrance Opening (Height)	2,286 mm / 7'6''
Maximum Load Capacity	21,950 kg / 48,396 lb	Maximum Gross Weight	24,000 kg / 52,911 lb
Tare Weight	2,050 kg / 4,519 lb

High Cube Open Side 40 ft.

The open side container, also known as the side opening container, is a variation of the standard container that offers a significant advantage: full lateral access to the load.

Description	Specification	Description	Specification
Tare Weight	5,660 kg / 12,478 lb	Temperature Control	Not applicable
Maximum Gross Weight	30,480 kg / 67,198 lb	External Length	12,192 mm / 40'0''
Maximum Load	24,820 kg / 54,698 lb	Internal Length	12,032 mm / 39'6''
Cubic Capacity	67.0 m³ / 2,366 ft³	External Width	2,438 mm / 8'0''
External Height	2,896 mm / 9'6''	Internal Width	2,288 mm / 7'6''
Internal Height	2,453 mm / 8'0''	Door Opening (Width)	2,227 mm / 7'3''
Door Opening (Height)	2,340 mm / 7'8''	Maximum Load Capacity	24,820 kg / 54,698 lb

Flat Rack 40 ft.

Designed for transporting large-sized and extra-heavy loads.

Description	Specification	Description	Specification
Tare Weight	5,000 kg	Temperature Control	0
Maximum Gross Weight	50,000 kg	Length	12,192 mm
Maximum Load	45,000 kg	Width	11,980 mm
Height	11,984 mm	Door Opening (Width)	0
Door Opening (Height)	0	Cubic Capacity	37.57 m³

Platform 20 ft.

Designed for transporting large-sized and extra-heavy loads.

Description	Specification	Description	Specification
Tare Weight	5,000 kg	Temperature Control	11,984 mm
Maximum Gross Weight	34,000 kg	Length	6,060 mm
Maximum Load	31,260 kg	Width	6,038 mm
Height	11,984 mm	Door Opening (Width)	0
Door Opening (Height)	0	Cubic Capacity	56.7 m³

Isotank

Designed for transporting large-sized and extra-heavy loads..

Capacity	Tare Weight	Maximum Load
26,000 ltr / 6,870 usg	4,150 kg / 9,140 lbs	34,000 kg / 74,890 lbs
25,000 ltr / 6,600 usg	3,970 kg / 8,740 lbs	34,000 kg / 74,890 lbs
24,000 ltr / 6,340 usg	3,375 / 4,200 kg / 7,431 / 9,248 lbs	30,480 / 36,000 kg / 67,196 / 79,295 lbs
21,000 ltr / 5,550 usg	3,275 / 3,800 kg / 7,220 / 8,380 lbs	30,480 kg / 67,196 lbs
17,500 ltr / 4.62 usg	3,000 kg / 6,614 lbs	30,480 kg / 67,196 lbs

Dimensions	Metric	Imperial
Length	6,058 mm	19' 10''
Width	2,438 mm	8'
Height	2,591 mm	8'

Pressure	Bar	Psi
Working pressure	4.0	58
Pressure test	6.0	87
Steam working pressure	4.0	58
Steam pressure test	6.0	87
Relief valve	4.4	64

Temperatures	°C	°F
Maximum loading temperature	100 – 130	212° – 266°

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