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Shipping Container Specifications

Explore detailed shipping container specifications to optimize your logistics and storage needs. Dive into types, dimensions, weight capacities and unique features of the most common container models.

20′ Dry Shipping Container

Standard ISO dry freight — most common for storage

Standard

Measuring 20 feet in length, a dry shipping container is a purpose-built steel box enabling secure transportation and storage of goods by ship, rail, and road. The term "dry" refers to the fact that these containers are designed for the transport of general, non-refrigerated cargo. They have a typical storage capacity of around 33.2 cubic meters (1,172 cubic feet) and a maximum gross weight of around 30,480 kg (67,200 lbs).

Exterior Dimensions

Length20′ 0″

Width8′ 0″

Height8′ 6″

Interior Dimensions

Length19′ 6″

Width7′ 8″

Height7′ 10″

Door Opening

Width7′ 8″

Height7′ 5″

Capacity & Weight

Interior Cube1,172 cu ft

Tare Weight5,072 lbs

Max Gross67,200 lbs

Use case: Consumer goods, industrial equipment, general storageTransport: Ship · Rail · Road

40′ Dry Shipping Container

Double the capacity of a 20′ — ideal for large-volume storage

Popular

A 40-foot dry shipping container is another standardized, reusable steel box designed for the safe and efficient transportation of goods. It offers roughly double the storage capacity of a 20-foot container, with a typical volume of around 67.7 cubic meters (2,390 cubic feet) and a maximum gross weight of around 30,480–32,500 kg (67,200–71,650 lbs), depending on the specific model.

Exterior Dimensions

Length40′ 0″

Width8′ 0″

Height8′ 6″

Interior Dimensions

Length37′ 7″

Width7′ 8″

Height7′ 10″

Door Opening

Width7′ 8″

Height7′ 6″

Capacity & Weight

Interior Cube2,390 cu ft

Tare Weight8,269 lbs

Max Gross71,650 lbs

Use case: Large-volume goods, workshop space, commercial storageTransport: Ship · Rail · Road

40′ High Cube Shipping Container

Extra 1′ height — maximum interior volume for tall or bulky cargo

High Cube

A 40-foot High Cube shipping container is designed to offer additional height for the transportation and storage of goods. The additional height compared to the standard 40-foot container allows for a larger storage capacity, typically around 76 cubic meters (2,684 cubic feet). High Cube containers are especially useful for shipping cargo with larger volumes or irregular shapes, as they provide extra interior height that can accommodate taller or bulkier items.

Exterior Dimensions

Length40′ 0″

Width8′ 0″

Height9′ 6″ ↑

Interior Dimensions

Length39′ 7″

Width7′ 8″

Height8′ 9″ ↑

Door Opening

Width7′ 8″

Height8′ 6″ ↑

Capacity & Weight