Container Sizes And Dimensions
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Overview: At Fulcrum Shipping and Logistics, we offer a wide variety of container options to suit different types of cargo. Whether you need to ship large or small items, we have the right solution for you. Our standard container sizes are designed for maximum efficiency, ensuring that your cargo is transported safely and securely.
1. Standard Dry Containers (General Purpose)
20-foot Standard Dry Container (20' DC)
- Exterior Dimensions:
- Length: 20 ft (6.06 m)
- Width: 8 ft (2.44 m)
- Height: 8'6" (2.59 m)
- Interior Dimensions
- Length: 19'4" (5.89 m)
- Width: 7'8" (2.34 m)
- Height: 7'10" (2.38 m)
- Capacity
- Volume: 33.2 m³ (1,172 cu ft)
- Max Payload: 22,000 kg (48,500 lbs)
- Usage: Ideal for general cargo such as furniture, electronics, and consumer goods.
40-foot Standard Dry Container (40' DC)
- Exterior Dimensions:
- Length: 40 ft (12.19 m)
- Width: 8 ft (2.44 m)
- Height: 8'6" (2.59 m)
- Interior Dimensions
- Length: 39'6" (12.04 m)
- Width: 7'8" (2.34 m)
- Height: 7'10" (2.38 m)
- Capacity
- Volume: 67.7 m³ (2,389 cu ft)
- Max Payload: 26,500 kg (58,400 lbs))
- Usage: Suitable for larger shipments, including bulk goods, machinery, and manufacturing materials.
2. High Cube Containers (HC)
40-foot High Cube Container (40' HC)
- Exterior Dimensions:
- Length: 40 ft (12.19 m)
- Width: 8 ft (2.44 m)
- Height: 9'6" (2.90 m)
- Interior Dimensions
- Length: 39'6" (12.04 m)
- Width: 7'8" (2.34 m)
- Height: 8'10" (2.69 m)
- Capacity
- Volume: 76.4 m³ (2,700 cu ft)
- Max Payload: 26,500 kg (58,400 lbs)
- Usage: Perfect for high-volume cargo like textiles, large machinery, or bulky goods that need more vertical space.
45-foot High Cube Container (45' HC)
- Exterior Dimensions:
- Length: 45 ft (13.72 m)
- Width: 8 ft (2.44 m)
- Height: 9'6" (2.90 m)
- Interior Dimensions
- Length: 44'6" (13.56 m)
- Width: 7'8" (2.34 m)
- Height: 8'10" (2.69 m)
- Capacity
- Volume: 86.6 m³ (3,060 cu ft)
- Max Payload: 27,000 kg (59,500 lbs)
- Usage: Ideal for large-volume shipments or goods that are lightweight but take up more space.
3. Refrigerated Containers (Reefers)
20-foot Refrigerated Container (20' Reefer)
- Exterior Dimensions:
- Length: 20 ft (6.06 m)
- Width: 8 ft (2.44 m)
- Height: 8'6" (2.59 m)
- Interior Dimensions
- Length: 19'4" (5.89 m)
- Width: 7'8" (2.34 m)
- Height: 7'8" (2.34 m)
- Capacity
- Volume: 28.4 m³ (1,002 cu ft)
- Max Payload: 22,000 kg (48,500 lbs)
- Temperature Range: -25°C to +25°C (-13°F to 77°F)
- Usage: Perfect for shipping perishable goods like food, pharmaceuticals, and temperature-sensitive items.
40-foot Refrigerated Container (40' Reefer)
- Exterior Dimensions:
- Length: 40 ft (12.19 m)
- Width: 8 ft (2.44 m)
- Height: 8'6" (2.59 m)
- Interior Dimensions
- Length: 39'6" (12.04 m)
- Width: 7'8" (2.34 m)
- Height: 7'8" (2.34 m)
- Capacity
- Volume: 56.6 m³ (2,000 cu ft)
- Max Payload: 26,500 kg (58,400 lbs)
- Temperature Range: -25°C to +25°C (-13°F to 77°F)
- Usage: Suitable for large shipments of perishable goods, medical supplies, and frozen products.
4. Open Top Containers
20-foot Open Top Container (20' OT)
- Exterior Dimensions:
- Length: 20 ft (6.06 m)
- Width: 8 ft (2.44 m)
- Height: 8'6" (2.59 m)
- Interior Dimensions
- Length: 19'4" (5.89 m)
- Width: 7'8" (2.34 m)
- Height: 7'10" (2.38 m)
- Capacity
- Volume: 33.2 m³ (1,172 cu ft)
- Max Payload: 22,000 kg (48,500 lbs)
- Usage: Ideal for loading cargo that cannot be loaded through the side doors, such as machinery or large, bulky items that require overhead loading.
40-foot Open Top Container (40' OT)
- Exterior Dimensions:
- Length: 40 ft (12.19 m)
- Width: 8 ft (2.44 m)
- Height: 8'6" (2.59 m)
- Interior Dimensions
- Length: 39'6" (12.04 m)
- Width: 7'8" (2.34 m)
- Height: 7'10" (2.38 m)
- Capacity
- Volume: 67.7 m³ (2,389 cu ft)
- Max Payload: 26,500 kg (58,400 lbs)
- Usage: Perfect for larger, over-sized items, such as construction materials and equipment that need to be loaded from the top.
5. Flat Rack Containers
20-foot Flat Rack Container (20' FR)
- Exterior Dimensions:
- Length: 20 ft (6.06 m)
- Width: 8 ft (2.44 m)
- Height: 8'6" (2.59 m)
- Capacity
- Max Payload: 22,000 kg (48,500 lbs)
- Usage: Suitable for heavy, oversized cargo such as vehicles, machinery, and construction equipment.
40-foot Flat Rack Container (40' FR)
- Exterior Dimensions:
- Length: 40 ft (12.19 m)
- Width: 8 ft (2.44 m)
- Height: 8'6" (2.59 m)
- Capacity
- Max Payload: 26,500 kg (58,400 lbs)
- Usage: Best for large, heavy cargo like steel, industrial equipment, and construction materials that require open, unboxed transport.