Air Freight Containers
May 7, 2026
Logistics Glossary
May 7, 2026
Sea Container Sizing & Specifications
20ft Containers
20ft General Purpose Container
Size: 20' x 8' x 8'6"
Internal Dimensions
| Specification | Length | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inside | 5.882 m | 2.332 m | 2.332 m |
| Door Opening | – | 2.332 m | 2.261 m |
Weight Specifications
| Max Gross Weight | Tare Weight | Max Payload |
|---|---|---|
| 24,000 kg / 30,480 kg | 2,280 kg | 21,720 kg / 28,200 kg |
Internal Capacity: 33.2 m³
20ft Open Top Container
Size: 20' x 8' x 8'6"
Internal Dimensions
| Specification | Length | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inside | 5.890 m | 2.311 m | 2.340 m |
| Door Opening | – | 2.286 m | 2.184 m |
Weight Specifications
| Max Gross Weight | Tare Weight | Max Payload |
|---|---|---|
| 30,480 kg | 2,260 kg | 28,200 kg |
Internal Capacity: 32.7 m³
20ft Flat Rack Container
Size: 20' x 8' x 8'6"
Internal Dimensions
| Specification | Length | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inside | 5.620 m | 2.200 m | 2.219 m |
Weight Specifications
| Max Gross Weight | Tare Weight | Max Payload |
|---|---|---|
| 34,000 kg | 3,000 kg | 31,000 kg |
Internal Capacity: 32.7 m³
20ft Reefer Container
Size: 20' x 8' x 8'6"
Internal Dimensions
| Specification | Length | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inside | 5.456 m | 2.294 m | 2.273 m |
| Door Opening | – | 2.290 m | 2.264 m |
Weight Specifications
| Max Gross Weight | Tare Weight | Max Payload |
|---|---|---|
| 24,000 kg / 30,480 kg | 2,600 kg / 3,190 kg | 20,840 kg / 27,610 kg |
Internal Capacity: 28.63 – 28.76 m³
Capacity to Load Line: 27.38 – 27.51 m³
40ft Containers
40ft General Purpose Container
Size: 40' x 8' x 8'6"
Internal Dimensions
| Specification | Length | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inside | 12.022 m | 2.332 m | 2.385 m |
| Door Opening | – | 2.333 m | 2.260 m |
Weight Specifications
| Max Gross Weight | Tare Weight | Max Payload |
|---|---|---|
| 30,480 kg | 3,830 kg | 26,650 kg |
Internal Capacity: 67.7 m³
40ft High Cube Container
Size: 40' x 8' x 9'6"
Internal Dimensions
| Specification | Length | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inside | 12.031 m | 2.350 m | 2.667 m |
| Door Opening | – | 2.336 m | 2.585 m |
Weight Specifications
| Max Gross Weight | Tare Weight | Max Payload |
|---|---|---|
| 30,480 kg | 3,980 kg | 26,500 kg |
Internal Capacity: 76.3 m³
40ft Open Top Container
Size: 40' x 8' x 8'6"
Internal Dimensions
| Specification | Length | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inside | 12.028 m | 2.348 m | 2.331 m |
| Door Opening | – | 2.337 m | 2.274 m |
Weight Specifications
| Max Gross Weight | Tare Weight | Max Payload |
|---|---|---|
| 30,480 kg | 3,980 kg | 26,500 kg |
Internal Capacity: 66.7 m³
40ft Flat Rack Container
Size: 40' x 8' x 8'6"
Internal Dimensions
| Specification | Length | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inside | 12.080 m | 2.438 m | 1.978 m |
Weight Specifications
| Max Gross Weight | Tare Weight | Max Payload |
|---|---|---|
| 45,000 kg | 5,400 kg | 39,600 kg |
40ft Reefer Container
Size: 40' x 8' x 8'6"
Internal Dimensions
| Specification | Length | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inside | 11.584 m | 2.294 m | 2.294 m |
| Door Opening | – | 2.284 m | 2.437 m |
Weight Specifications
| Max Gross Weight | Tare Weight | Max Payload |
|---|---|---|
| 30,480 kg / 34,000 kg | 4,270 kg / 4,760 kg | 25,805 kg / 29,675 kg |
Internal Capacity: 67.19 – 67.73 m³
Capacity to Load Line: 64.54 – 65.07 m³
Disclaimer
All sizing, dimensions, and specifications shown above are provided as a general guide only. Actual container dimensions and capacities may vary depending on carrier and manufacturer specifications. Please contact us for exact details based on your shipment requirements.
