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Equipment comparison
Compare eight equipment types side by side to see which offers the best fit for your cargo's size, weight and handling needs.
Overview
Plan with Container Specifications
Container Specifications provides the internal dimensions, door openings, capacity and typical payload for the standard equipment we offer, including dry, high-cube, reefer, open-top and flat-rack containers. It helps shippers choose the right unit before they book.
Choosing equipment means looking beyond volume. Door clearances determine whether cargo can be loaded at all, payload limits and road weight rules affect how much can be carried, and internal height decides whether pallets can be double-stacked.
Figures are typical values; actual dimensions and tare weight vary by manufacturer and fleet. For heavy, oversized or unusual cargo, our equipment specialists confirm the most suitable unit and any special loading requirements.
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8 equipment types
Tool capability
Built for operational clarity
What you can do with Container Specifications
A focused set of capabilities helps teams move from information to an appropriate next action.
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Internal dimensions
Internal length, width and height in metres show the usable space for planning load layouts and pallet patterns.
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Door clearances
Door width and height show the largest item that can be loaded through the doors of each container type.
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Volume guidance
Cubic capacity helps estimate how much cargo fits, with guidance on realistic utilisation rather than theoretical maximums.
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Payload awareness
Maximum payload is shown for each type, with a reminder that road weight limits may restrict the practical load.
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Specialist review
For heavy lifts, reefers or out-of-gauge cargo, specialists confirm equipment suitability and loading requirements.
Operational context
Indicative internal volume by equipment
- 92%
- FSC schedule reliability (2025)
- 24/7
- Portal access
- 180+
- Countries served
How it works
Using Container Specifications
Follow these steps to use the tool responsibly and make the result actionable.
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Measure your cargo
Record piece dimensions, weights and stacking limits.
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Compare equipment
Check internal dimensions, door clearance and payload.
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Plan the load
Estimate pallet layout and weight distribution.
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Check road limits
Confirm weight restrictions at origin and destination.
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Confirm with FSC
Request the equipment in your quote or booking.
Reference
Indicative container dimensions and payload
Typical ISO-series equipment dimensions; actual dimensions and payload vary by manufacturer, fleet and tare weight. Confirm the specific unit and CSC plate before loading.
| Equipment | Internal L × W × H (m) | Door W × H (m) | Capacity (m³) | Max payload (kg) |
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| 20′ DV | 5.90 × 2.35 × 2.39 | 2.34 × 2.28 | 33.2 | 28,200 |
| 40′ DV | 12.03 × 2.35 × 2.39 | 2.34 × 2.28 | 67.7 | 26,700 |
| 40′ HC | 12.03 × 2.35 × 2.69 | 2.34 × 2.58 | 76.3 | 26,500 |
| 45′ HC | 13.56 × 2.35 × 2.69 | 2.34 × 2.58 | 85.7 | 27,700 |
| 20′ Reefer | 5.45 × 2.29 × 2.27 | 2.29 × 2.26 | 28.3 | 27,400 |
| 40′ Reefer | 11.56 × 2.29 × 2.50 | 2.29 × 2.56 | 66.0 | 29,000 |
| Open Top | DV-equivalent; varies by type | 2.34 × 2.28; top loading | ~65–67 (40′) | ~26,500 (40′) |
| Flat Rack | Platform; end-frame dependent | Open sides / top | Not enclosed | ~27,000 (20′); ~40,000 (40′) |
In operation
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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Contact our teamA high-cube container is about 30 cm taller inside, adding roughly 8–9 m³ of capacity, useful for light, bulky cargo.
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