Ocean Freight Cargo Dimensions & Ocean Freight Size Limits
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Use our Ocean Cargo Dimensions guide as a reference for Ocean Freight Size Limits specifications of common ocean freight containers.
GENERAL PURPOSE (STANDARD) 20'
- Inside Length: 19’4″ (5.89 m)
- Inside Width: 7’8″ (2.35 m)
- Inside Height: 7’10” (2.39 m)
- Door Width: 7’8″ (2.34 m)
- Door Height: 7’6″ (2.29 m)
- Capacity: 1,172 cf (33.2 cbm)
- Tare Weight: 4,960 lb (2,2250 kg)
- Max Cargo: 62,240 lb (28,230 kg)
GENERAL PURPOSE (STANDARD) 40'
- Inside Length: 39’5″ (12.02 m)
- Inside Width: 7’8″ (2.35 m)
- Inside Height: 7’10” (2.39 m)
- Door Width: 7’8″ (2.34 m)
- Door Height: 7’6″ (2.29 m)
- Capacity: 2,390 cf (67.7 cbm)
- Tare Weight: 8,330 lb (3,780 kg)
- Max Cargo: 58,870 lb (26,700 kg)
HIGH CUBE 40' - also available in 45'
- Inside Length: 39’5″ (12.02 m)
- Inside Width: 7’8″ (2.35 m)
- Inside Height: 8’10” (2.69 m)
- Door Width: 7’8″ (2.34 m)
- Door Height: 8’6″ (2.59 m)
- Capacity: 2,694 cf (76.3 cbm)
- Tare Weight: 8,860 lb (4,020 kg)
- Max Cargo: 58,340 lb (26,460 kg)
OPEN TOP 20'
- Inside Length: 19’4″ (5.89 m)
- Inside Width: 7’8″ (2.35 m)
- Inside Height: 7’9″ (2.37 m)
- Door Width: 7’8″ (2.34 m)
- Door Height: 7’5″ (2.28 m)
- Capacity: 1,136 cf (32.0 cbm)
- Tare Weight: 4,960 lb (2,250 kg)
- Max Cargo: 62,240 lb (28,230 kg)
OPEN TOP 40'
- Inside Length: 39’5″ (12.03 m)
- Inside Width: 7’8″ (2.34 m)
- Inside Height: 7’9″ (2.38 m)
- Door Width: 7’9″ (2.34 m)
- Door Height: 7’5″ (2.28 m)
- Capacity: 2,310 cf (65.5 cbm)
- Tare Weight: 8,400 lb (3,810 kg)
- Max Cargo: 58,800 lb (26,670 kg)
REEFER 20'
- Inside Length: 17’11” (5.48 m)
- Inside Width: 7’6″ (2.29 m)
- Inside Height: 7’4″ (2.26 m)
- Door Width: 7’6″ (2.29 m)
- Door Height: 7’3″ (2.22 m)
- Capacity: 999 cf (28.3 cbm)
- Tare Weight: 6,970 lb (3,160 kg)
- Max Cargo: 60,230 lb (27,320 kg)
REEFER 40'
- Inside Length: 37’11” (11.56 m)
- Inside Width: 7’6″ (2.29 m)
- Inside Height: 7’5″ (2.26 m)
- Door Width: 7’6″ (2.29 m)
- Door Height: 7’2″ (2.19 m)
- Capacity: 2,120 cf (60.0 cbm)
- Tare Weight: 10,140 lb (4,600 kg)
- Max Cargo: 64,820 lb (29,400 kg)
LD-2
(Equivalent to IATA Type 8D)
Internal Capacity:
120 cf/3 cbm
Maximum Gross Weight:
2,700 lb/1 ,225 kg
External Dimensions:
(L X w X H)
47″ X 60″ X 64″
119 cm x 152 cm x 162 cm
FLAT RACK 20'
- Inside Length: 19’9″ (6.04 m)
- Inside Width: 7’3″ (2.23 m)
- Inside Height: 7’3″ (2.23 m)
- Tare Weight: 6,482 lb (2,940 kg)
- Max Cargo: 81,702 lb (37,060 kg)
FLAT RACK 40'
- Inside Length: 39’6″ (12.06 m)
- Inside Width: 7’9″ (2.37 m)
- Inside Height: 7’4″ (2.25 m)
- Tare Weight: 12,570 lb (5,700 kg)
- Max Cargo: 86,640 lb (39,300 kg)
PLATFORM (FLAT BED) 20'
- Inside Length: 20’0″ (6.06 m)
- Inside Width: 8’0″ (2.44 m)
- Inside Height: 1’2″ (0.37 m)
- Tare Weight: 5,560 lb (2,520 kg)
- Max Cargo: 61,640 lb (27,960 kg)
PLATFORM (FLAT BED) 40'
- Inside Length: 40’0″ (12.19 m)
- Inside Width: 7’4″ (2.25 m)
- Inside Height: 2’1″ (0.65 m)
- Tare Weight: 12,570 lb (5,700 kg)
- Max Cargo: 86,640 lb (39,300 kg)
FLAT RACK COLLAPSIBLE 20'
- Inside Length: 20’0″ (6.06 m)
- Inside Width: 8’0″ (2.44 m)
- Inside Height: 1’2″ (0.37 m)
- Tare Weight: 8,929 lb (4,05 kg)
- Max Cargo: 62,721 lb (28,450 kg)
FLAT RACK COLLAPSIBLE 40'
- Inside Length: 40’0″ (12.19 m)
- Inside Width: 7’4″ (2.25 m)
- Inside Height: 2’1″ (0.65 m)
- Tare Weight: 12,900 lb (5,850 kg)
- Max Cargo: 108,350 lb (49,150 kg)
TANK 20'
- Inside Length: 19’4″ (5.87 m)
- Inside Width: 7’8″ (2.33 m)
- Inside Height: 7’7″ (2.31 m)
- Tare Weight: 8,378 lb (3,800 kg)
- Max Cargo: 70,988 lb (32,200 kg)
RoRo (Roll-On/Roll-Off)
For wheeled or self-propelled cargo that exceeds container limits and can be driven or towed onto the vessel.
Best for: vehicles, trailers, large machinery.
Breakbulk
For cargo that’s oversized, heavy, or irregular and requires special handling outside of containers.
Best for: Crated equipment, pipes, steel, project cargo.