Container types and sizes
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What is the standard size of a shipping container?
20-foot and 40-foot containers are the most common container sizes (outer dimension).
What are the different types of containers?
Please note: There might be differences, e.g., in dimension and weight, depending on the chosen carrier, as containers vary based on their manufacturer. Please contact AGAI Business Solutions should you have special equipment-related requirements for your shipment.
General Purpose / Standard Container
- Sizes (in feet): 20’ / 40’ / 40’ High Cube
- These standard containers are suitable for any general cargo, mostly packed in euro pallets or in boxes, such as toys or technical devices.
- They have various lashing devices on the top and bottom longitudinal rails and corner posts.
Container Types and Sizes
Containers vary in dimension, weight, and design features. Here you will find an overview of the different types of containers to help you identify the right container for your goods.
| Container size and Type | Inside Length | Inside Width | Inside Height | Door Width | Door Height | Capacity | Tare Weight | Max Cargo |
| 20 Ft Standard | 19’4″ | 7’8″ | 7’10″ | 7’8″ | 7’6″ | (33.2 m³) | (2,230 Kgs) | (21,770 Kgs) |
| Standard Container 40’ | 39’5″ | 7’8″ | 7’10″ | 7’8″ | 7’6″ | (67.7 m³) | (3,700 Kgs) | (26,780 Kgs) |
| 40’ HC (High Cube) | 39’5″ | 7’8″ | 8’10″ | 7’8″ | 8’5″ | (76.28 m³) | (3,968 Kgs) | (26,512 Kgs) |
| Open Top 20’ | 19’4″ | 7’7″ | 7’8″ | 7’6″ | 7’2″ | (33.23 m³) | (2,400 Kgs) | (21,600 Kgs) |
| Open Top 40’ | 39’5″ | 7’8″ | 7’8″ | 7’8″ | 7’5″ | (55.5 m³) | (3,850 Kgs) | (26,680 Kgs) |
| Flat Rack 20’ | 18’5″ | 7’3″ | 7’4″ | (2,530 Kgs) | (21,470 Kgs) | |||
| Flat Rack 40’ | 39’7″ | 6’10″ | 6’5″ | (5,480 Kgs) | (39,000 Kgs) |