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Equipment starts with the cargo.

An introduction to container families. Final selection requires confirmation of dimensions, weight, access and the specifications of available equipment.

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Usable capacity must be checked against your cargo

Nominal size is not enough. Check door access, stowage, concentrated weight and loading equipment. A container may reach its weight limit while volume remains available.

Dry and High Cube: general cargo and volume needs.
Reefer: product, temperature, ventilation and stowage need specific assessment.
Open Top and Flat Rack: assess loading access, oversize dimensions, support and securing.
Structural capacity is not the same as permitted road or terminal weight.

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Compare 10 container types

EQUIPMENT SELECTION

Start with the cargo. Then choose the container.

Review dimensions, weight, loading access and transport conditions. Compare the options and confirm the specification of the assigned unit.

Reference images. Design and specifications vary by unit.

Examples from the Hapag-Lloyd fleet, checked in September 2026. Dimensions vary by manufacturer. Confirm the assigned equipment’s plate, specification, stowage and route limits before booking.

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Compare 10 container types
Equipment	Inside · length × width × height (m)	Door · width × height (m)	Nominal volume (m³)	Example maximum payload (kg)	Maximum gross weight (kg)	Tare (kg)
20′ Dry	5.900 × 2.352 × 2.395	2.340 × 2.292	33.2	28,130	30,480	2,350
40′ Dry	12.032 × 2.352 × 2.395	2.340 × 2.292	67.7	28,750	32,500	3,750
40′ High Cube	12.032 × 2.350 × 2.700	2.340 × 2.597	76.3	28,600	32,500	3,900
45′ High Cube	13.556 × 2.352 × 2.700	2.340 × 2.597	86	27,700	32,500	4,800
20′ Reefer	5.450 × 2.280 × 2.159	2.290 × 2.264	28.1	29,140	32,000	2,860
40′ Reefer High Cube	11.599 × 2.290 × 2.425	2.290 × 2.557	67.7	29,580	34,000	4,420
20′ Open Top	5.895 × 2.350 × 2.340	2.338 × 2.280	32.5	30,050	32,500	2,450
40′ Open Top	12.029 × 2.350 × 2.344	2.340 × 2.276	66.8	28,450	32,500	4,050
20′ Flat Rack	5.638 × 2.194 × 2.233	—	—	42,100	45,000	2,900
40′ Flat Rack High Cube	11.652 × 2.245 × 2.265	—	—	49,100	55,000	5,900

Flat Rack: minimum length and width between structures; reference height. Not an enclosed box. Floor: 2.438 m (20′) / 2.347 m (40′). Base height: 0.370 m / 0.648 m.

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