Which containers to use?

1. Steel Dry Container

This is the most common containers used for general goods.

*Outside dimensions:

	Inside Dimensions (mm)			Weight (kg)
Type	Length	Width	Height	Tare	Max Gross	Payload	CBM
20FT	5898	2352	2393	2220	24000	21780	33
40FT	12032	2352	2395	3700	30480	26780	67
40FT HC*	12032	2352	2698	3840	30480	26640	76
45FT	13555	2352	2698	4880	30480	25600	85

*HC: High cube dry container: High Cube container is approx. 30cm taller than a standard container, making it more suitable for loading high-volume cargo.

2. Reefer Container

Reefer Container: short for refrigerated container. This is a temperature-controlled shipping container used to transport temperature sensitive cargo over long distances. Think of it as a mobile refrigeration unit with cooling, freezing or even heating modes. This is powered by electricity and typical operation range from -30°C to +30°C depending on model. Ideal for meat, fruits, seafood or pharmaceuticals.

	Inside Dimensions (mm)			Weight (kg)
Type	Length(mm)	Width(mm)	Height(mm)	Tare	Max Gross	Payload	CBM
20FT	5448	2290	2264	2810	27000	24190	28
40FT HC	11590	2290	2552	4720	34000	29280	67

3. Open Top Container

This has no rigid roof, allowing cargo to be loaded from the top instead of only through the doors. On top, it has removable tarpaulin and designed for oversized or heavy cargo. Open top containers are used when cargo is too tall to fit through the standard container doors or cannot be easily loaded by forklift, such as industrial machineries, timber, or other heavy equipment.

	Inside Dimensions (mm)			Weight (kg)
Type	Length(mm)	Width(mm)	Height(mm)	Tare	Max Gross	Payload
20FT	5890	2350	2351	2160	24000	21840
40FT	12024	2350	2351	3950	30480	26530

4. Flat Rack Container

This container has no side walls or roof and consists of a strong base platform with two end walls. Flat rack containers are designed for cargo that is too wide, tall, or heavy for standard containers.

Careful lashing, protective covering, and a proper securing plan are required; therefore, additional handling and transportation costs may apply.

	Inside Dimensions (mm)			Weight (kg)
Type	Length(mm)	Width(mm)	Height(mm)	Tare	Max Gross	Payload
20FT	5612	2210	2213	2780	34000	31220
40FT	11776	2230	1955	5350	45000	39650

QUICK COMPARISON

Type	Structure	Best For
Open Top	No roof, side walls exist	Tall cargo (top loading)
Flat Rack	No roof, no side walls	Wide/heavy cargo
Dry Container	Fully enclosed	Standard cargo