Container Specifications
The following guide shows the different types of shipping containers that can be used as a starting point for determining your shipping requirements.
Note: Exact dimensions can differ slightly due to manufacturer, and load regulations may restrict operation to less than maximum weight. Use this information as a guide only.
| Container Type | Internal Dimensions (L x W x H) |
Door Opening (W x H) |
Cubic Capacity | Cargo Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  |
20FT General | 5.89 x 2.35 x 2.36m | 2.33 x 2.26m | 33m³ | 21,700kgs |
| 20FT High Cube | 5.89 x 2.35 x 2.69m | 2.33 x 2.59m | 37m³ | 21,700kgs | |
  |
40FT General | 12.05 x 2.35 x 2.36m | 2.33 x 2.26m | 66m³ | 26500kgs |
| 40FT High Cube | 12.05 x 2.35 x 2.69m | 2.33 x 2.59m | 76m³ | 26500kgs |
Notes -
- Heavy Rated shipping containers which support a heavier load are available, additional surcharges may apply
- Food Grade shipping containers for carrying foodstuffs are available, additional surcharges may apply
- A 20FT High Cube shipping containers (higher height that standard) are only available for designated origin/destination pairings
- Additional charges may apply for High Cube containers
| Container Type | Internal Dimensions (L x W x H) |
Door Opening (W x H) |
Cubic Capacity | Cargo Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  |
20FT Flat Rack with sides |
5.89 x 2.35 x 2.23m | Side Opening W - 2.59m |
30m³ | 26500kgs |
| 20FT Flat Rack without sides |
6.00 x 2.35 x 0.23m | 33m³ Max Height 2.36m |
23500kgs | ||
| 40FT Flat Rack with Sides |
12.05 x 2.35 x 2.23m | Side Opening W - 11.66m |
63m³ | 3600kgs | |
| 40FT Flat Rack without sides |
12.20 x 2.35 x 0.65m | 67m³ Max Height 2.36m |
39000kgs |
Notes -
- This shipping container is used for over-dimensional (out of gauge) cargo. It is available with or without sides
- Survey reports may be required when shipping out of gauge cargo
- If out of gauge additional surcharges will apply
- Flat Rack containers are subject to availbility and additional surcharges will apply
| Container Type | Internal Dimensions (L x W x H) |
Door Opening (W x H) |
Cubic Capacity | Cargo Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  |
20FT Open Top | 5.89 x 2.35 x 2.36m | 2.33 x 2.29m | 32m³ | 21700kgs |
| 40FT Open Top | 12.05 x 2.35 x 2.36m | 2.33 x 2.29m | 66m³ | 26500kgs |
Notes -
- Open top containers allow you to load over height cargo or allows easier loading by crane
- If out of gauge additional surcharges will apply
- Open Top containers are subject to availbility and additional surcharges will apply
| Container Type | Internal Dimensions (L x W x H) |
Door Opening | Cubic Capacity | Cargo Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  |
20FT Reefer | 5.44 x 2.26 x 2.24m | 2.26 x 2.20m | 27m³ | 21700kgs |
| 40FT Reefer | 11.55 x 2.26 x 2.24m | 2.26 x 2.20m | 58m³ | 25000kgs |
Notes -
- Refrigerated shipping containers can be set at a required temperature for the duration of the voyage
- Commonly used for food/dairy products
- The smaller dimensions are due to thicker walls
- Reefer containers are subject to availbility and additional surchrges will apply
In New Zealand there is a general 30 tonne road weight limit for containers and their cargo combined (i.e. gross weight) If gross weight will exceed this amount, approval and additional permits may be required.