Container Specifications

Detailed technical specifications and shipping term guides to help you plan your shipments.

Standard Ocean Containers

General purpose containers suitable for most dry cargo shipments.

20ft Standard Container
20ft Standard
Inside Length5.89mInside Width2.35mInside Height2.39mCapacity33.2 m³Max Cargo28,200 kg
40ft Standard Container
40ft Standard
Inside Length12.03mInside Width2.35mInside Height2.39mCapacity67.7 m³Max Cargo28,800 kg
40ft High Cube Container
40ft High Cube
Inside Length12.03mInside Width2.35mInside Height2.69mCapacity76.3 m³Max Cargo28,560 kg

Refrigerated Ocean Containers

Temperature-controlled containers for perishable goods and other temperature-sensitive cargo.

20ft Refrigerated Container
20ft Reefer
Capacity28.3 m³Max Cargo27,450 kgTemp Range-35°C to +30°C
40ft Refrigerated Container
40ft Reefer
Capacity59.3 m³Max Cargo28,700 kgTemp Range-35°C to +30°C
40ft High Cube Reefer
40ft HC Reefer
Capacity67.7 m³Max Cargo28,600 kgTemp Range-35°C to +30°C

Open Top Ocean Containers

Containers with removable tops for easy loading of oversized or tall cargo.

20ft Open Top Container
20ft Open Top
Opening Length5.89mOpening Width2.28mCapacity32.6 m³Max Cargo28,020 kg
40ft Open Top Container
40ft Open Top
Opening Length12.03mOpening Width2.28mCapacity66.7 m³Max Cargo28,600 kg

Flat Rack Ocean Containers

Collapsible side containers ideal for heavy or oversized cargo that requires side loading.

20ft Flat Rack Container
20ft Flat Rack
Platform Length5.65mPlatform Width2.24mMax Cargo Height2.01mMax Cargo29,750 kg
40ft Flat Rack Container
40ft Flat Rack
Platform Length12.04mPlatform Width2.24mMax Cargo Height2.01mMax Cargo39,950 kg

Platform Containers

Flat platforms for extremely heavy or oversized cargo that doesn't require container walls.

20ft Platform Container
20ft Platform
Platform Length6.05mPlatform Width2.44mMax Cargo29,750 kg
40ft Platform Container
40ft Platform
Platform Length12.19mPlatform Width2.44mMax Cargo39,950 kg

Air Freight Containers & Pallets

A wide range of Unit Load Devices (ULDs) for various air cargo needs, from standard pallets to specialized containers.

Pallet
Pallet 88x125"
TypePAG / PMCMax Weight6,804 kg
Pallet
Pallet 96x125"
TypeP6P / PMCMax Weight6,804 kg
Pallet
Pallet 96x238.5"
TypePRA / PGFMax Weight13,608 kg
Pallet
Pallet 95x196"
TypeSpecial Main DeckMax Weight11,340 kg
Pallet
Pallet 60x125"
TypeNarrow BodyMax Weight4,536 kg
Pallet
A320 Family Pallet
TypePAJ / PKCMax Weight2,450 kg
Container
Container 96x125x96"
TypeAMA / AMFMax Weight6,804 kg
Container
Container 88x125x63"
TypeAAP / AAFMax Weight6,033 kg
Container
Container XKH
TypeSpecial LDMax Weight1,588 kg
Container
LD Containers
CodesAKE, AKH, AKNMax Weight1,588 kg
Cool Guard
AKE Cool Guard
TypePassive CoolingRange+2° to +8°C
Isothermic
Isothermic Container
TypeInsulatedUseTemp. Stability
Refrigerated RAP
Refrigerated RAP
TypeActive CoolingRange-20° to +20°C
Refrigerated RMP
Refrigerated RMP
TypeActive CoolingDeckLower
Stabilizer
Stabilizers UMC/UAP
FunctionSecure CargoUseIrregular Shapes
Meat Bin
Meat Bin
UseHanging MeatFeatureHygienic
Horse Stall
Horse Stall
Capacity2-3 HorsesFeaturesIATA Certified
Cattle Pen
Cattle Pen
Capacity4-6 CattleMax Weight4,500 kg
Motorcycle Stand
Motorcycle Stand
Capacity3-6 BikesMax Weight1,500 kg
Car Transport
Car Transport Unit
Capacity1-2 VehiclesMax Weight~6,800 kg
Secure Container
Securised AAP
TypeHigh SecurityMax Weight6,804 kg
Cardboard Box
Cardboard Boxes
CodesPMC, GMC, CXCAdvantageLightweight

Dangerous Goods Classification

Dangerous goods are categorized into the following classes according to international regulations of the IMDG Code (International Maritime Dangerous Goods code):

Explosives Symbol

Class 1: Explosives

  • Substances at risk of mass explosion.
  • Projection hazard but no mass explosion risk.
  • Minor fire/blast hazard, no mass explosion risk.
  • Substances with no significant hazard.
  • Very insensitive substances with mass explosion risk.
  • Extremely insensitive articles.
Gases Symbol

Class 2: Gases

  • Flammable gases.
  • Non-flammable, non-toxic gases.
  • Toxic gases.
Flammable Liquids Symbol

Class 3: Flammable Liquids

This class covers liquids which give off flammable vapor at or below a certain temperature (flash point).

Flammable Solids Symbol

Class 4: Flammable Solids

  • Flammable solids, self-reactive substances.
  • Spontaneously combustible substances.
  • Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases.
Oxidizing Substances Symbol

Class 5: Oxidizing Substances

  • Oxidizing substances.
  • Organic peroxides.
Toxic Substances Symbol

Class 6: Toxic & Infectious

  • Toxic substances.
  • Infectious substances.
Radioactive Symbol

Class 7: Radioactive Material

This class includes any material containing radionuclides where both the activity concentration and the total activity exceed certain pre-defined values.

Corrosive Symbol

Class 8: Corrosive Substances

These are substances which, by chemical action, will cause severe damage when in contact with living tissue, or, in the case of leakage, will materially damage other goods or the means of transport.

Miscellaneous Symbol

Class 9: Miscellaneous

Hazardous substances that do not fall into the other 8 categories. This includes items like lithium batteries, dry ice, and environmentally hazardous substances.

International Commercial Terms (Incoterms)

Standardized trade terms defining responsibilities between buyers and sellers in international trade.

Ex Works (EXW)
EXW - Ex Works

Seller makes goods available at their premises. Buyer bears all costs and risks.

Seller's minimum obligation
Buyer arranges all transport
Free Carrier (FCA)
FCA - Free Carrier

Seller delivers goods to carrier or another party nominated by buyer.

Seller clears goods for export
Risk transfers when goods are handed to carrier
Carriage Paid To (CPT)
CPT - Carriage Paid To

Seller pays freight to named destination, risk transfers when goods are handed to first carrier.

Seller arranges main carriage
Buyer bears risk during transit
Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP)
CIP - Carriage and Insurance Paid To

Seller pays freight and insurance to named destination.

Minimum 110% insurance coverage
Risk transfers to buyer during transit
Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU)
DPU - Delivered at Place Unloaded

Seller delivers when goods are unloaded at named place of destination.

Seller bears all risks/costs until unloading
Buyer responsible for import clearance
Delivered at Place (DAP)
DAP - Delivered at Place

Seller delivers when goods are placed at buyer's disposal at named place.

Seller bears all risks/costs until arrival
Buyer responsible for unloading
Delivered Duty Paid (DDP)
DDP - Delivered Duty Paid

Seller bears all costs and risks including import duties and taxes.

Seller's maximum obligation
Includes all customs formalities
Free Alongside Ship (FAS)
FAS - Free Alongside Ship

Seller places goods alongside vessel at named port of shipment.

Buyer bears all costs from that point
Only for sea or inland waterway transport
Free On Board (FOB)
FOB - Free On Board

Seller delivers goods on board the vessel nominated by buyer.

Risk transfers when goods are on board
Only for sea or inland waterway transport
Cost and Freight (CFR)
CFR - Cost and Freight

Seller pays costs and freight to bring goods to port of destination.

Risk transfers when goods are on board
Buyer arranges insurance
Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF)
CIF - Cost, Insurance and Freight

Seller pays costs, freight and insurance to bring goods to port of destination.

Minimum 110% insurance coverage
Risk transfers when goods are on board
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