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Container Specifications

Select a container type to view detailed dimensions and capacity.

Metric (m/kg) Imperial (ft/lbs)

20' Standard Container

Most Common

The industry standard for heavy cargo. Ideal for heavy goods like machinery, raw materials, and dense commodities.

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Internal Dimensions
Length: 5.89 m
Width: 2.35 m
Height: 2.39 m
Door Opening
Width: 2.34 m
Height: 2.28 m
Weight & Capacity
Max Payload: 28,200 kg
Tare Weight: 2,200 kg
Cubic Capacity: 33.2 cbm
✅ Best Used For: Heavy machinery, steel, grains, and high-density goods. Fits ~11 Euro Pallets.
MHD Container

Know Your Container: A Quick Glossary

  • CSC Plate: The “safety passport” of the container. A metal plate on the door proving it has been inspected and is safe for ocean transport.

  • Payload: The maximum weight of cargo allowed in the container (excluding the container’s own weight).

  • Tare Weight: The weight of the empty container itself.

  • Cubic Capacity (CBM): The total volume available for cargo.

  • High Cube (HC): A container that is 1 foot (30cm) taller than a standard box, allowing for 10-15% more volume.

  • Twist Locks: The locking mechanism at the corners used to secure containers to ships and trucks.

Pallet Loading Capacity

How many pallets can you fit? Capacities based on standard floor loading.

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Euro Pallet

120 x 80 cm
  • 20' Standard 11 Pallets
  • 40' Standard 24-25 Pallets
  • 40' High Cube 24-25 Pallets
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Standard Pallet

120 x 100 cm
  • 20' Standard 10 Pallets
  • 40' Standard 21 Pallets
  • 40' High Cube 21 Pallets