“What is a freight container?” I hear you ask. They come in all shapes and sizes with a wonderful variety of confusing different names. Use this guide to familiarise yourself, and when you’re ready to ask questions you can contact us.
Please note any of the following information is for reference only. Banks & Lloyd (Shipping) Ltd cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies detailed within.
STANDARD
First up we have your standard containers. No bells and whistles attached, simply a large, metal, but very important box to be filled with your goods and sent on their journey.
Capacity
Cubic Capacity – 33.0 m3
Max Cargo Weight – 28,230 kg
Tare Weight – 2.250 kg
Max Gross Weight – 30,480 kg
Internal Dimensions
Length – 5,900 mm
Width – 2,352 mm
Height – 2,392 mm
Door Opening Dimension
Width – 2,340 mm
Height 2,280 mm
Capacity
Cubic Capacity – 67.7 m3
Max Cargo Weight – 26,680 kg
Tare Weight – 3,800 kg
Max Gross Weight – 30,480 kg
Internal Dimensions
Length – 12,031 mm
Width – 2,352 mm
Height – 2,392 mm
Door Opening Dimension
Width – 2,340 mm
Height 2,280 mm
Capacity
Cubic Capacity – 76.3 m3
Max Cargo Weight – 26,530 kg
Tare Weight – 3,850 kg
Max Gross Weight – 30,480 kg
Internal Dimensions
Length – 12,031 mm
Width – 2,352 mm
Height – 2,697 mm
Door Opening Dimension
Width – 2,340 mm
Height 2,585 mm
REEFER
A “Reefer” is short for Refrigeration Unit, so a Reefer is a container built to keep those goods that need to remain at low temperatures nice and cold. Its a giant fridge freezer that travels the world.
Capacity
Cubic Capacity – 24.3 m3
Max Cargo Weight – 22,000 kg
Tare Weight – 3,400 kg
Max Gross Weight – 25,400 kg
Internal Dimensions
Length – 5,025 mm
Width – 2,225 mm
Height – 2,169 mm
Door Opening Dimension
Width – 2,219 mm
Height 2,118 mm
Other Information
Temperature Range – -25/+25 ºC
Capacity
Cubic Capacity – 48.5 m3
Max Cargo Weight – 265,980 kg
Tare Weight – 4,500 kg
Max Gross Weight – 30,480 kg
Internal Dimensions
Length – 10,050 mm
Width – 2,225 mm
Height – 2,169 mm
Door Opening Dimension
Width – 2,219 mm
Height 2,118 mm
Other Information
Temperature Range – -25/+25 ºC
Capacity
Cubic Capacity – 64.3 m3
Max Cargo Weight – 26,380 kg
Tare Weight – 4,100 kg
Max Gross Weight – 30,480 kg
Internal Dimensions
Length – 12,571 mm
Width – 2,286 mm
Height – 2,532 mm
Door Opening Dimension
Width – 2,340 mm
Height 2,585 mm
Other Information
Temperature Range – -29/+29 ºC
OPEN TOP
Exactly as the name suggests, this container has an open top, so very much like a standard container minus the roof. Perfect for loading those more awkward, larger items.
Capacity
Cubic Capacity – 32.3 m3
Max Cargo Weight – 28,120 kg
Tare Weight – 2,360 kg
Max Gross Weight – 30,480 kg
Internal Dimensions
Length – 5,900 mm
Width – 2,350 mm
Height – 2,330 mm
Door Opening Dimension
Width – 2,338 mm
Height – 2,234 mm
Top Opening Dimensions
Width – 2,350 mm
Height – 2,392 mm
Capacity
Cubic Capacity – 65.9 m3
Max Cargo Weight – 26,330 kg
Tare Weight – 4,150 kg
Max Gross Weight – 30,480 kg
Internal Dimensions
Length – 12,031 mm
Width – 2,350 mm
Height – 2,330 mm
Door Opening Dimension
Width – 2,338 mm
Height 2,234 mm
Top Opening Dimensions
Width – 2,350 mm
Height – 2,392 mm
FIX FLAT RACK
Very much like an open top, now minus the sides of the container. It allows for easier loading and unloading.
Capacity
Cubic Capacity – 27.6 m3
Max Cargo Weight – 27,610 kg
Tare Weight – 2,870 kg
Max Gross Weight – 30,480 kg
Internal Dimensions
Length – 5,900 mm
Width – 2,148 mm
Height – 2,176 mm
Capacity
Cubic Capacity – 54.8 m3
Max Cargo Weight – 25,030 kg
Tare Weight – 5,450 kg
Max Gross Weight – 30,480 kg
Internal Dimensions
Length – 12,032 mm
Width – 2,240 mm
Height – 2,034 mm
COLLAPSIBLE FLAT RACK
Identical to a fix flat rack in almost every way, but now the ends can be collapsed .
Capacity
Cubic Capacity – 27.6 m3
Max Cargo Weight – 27,610 kg
Tare Weight – 2,870 kg
Max Gross Weight – 30,480 kg
Internal Dimensions
Length – 5,900 mm
Width – 2,148 mm
Height – 2,176 mm
Capacity
Cubic Capacity – 54.8 m3
Max Cargo Weight – 25,030 kg
Tare Weight – 5,450 kg
Max Gross Weight – 30,480 kg
Internal Dimensions
Length – 12,032 mm
Width – 2,240 mm
Height – 2,034 mm
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