Sea freight equipment guide
Container types and dimensions
Compare common equipment before planning an FCL, LCL, project, break bulk, or temperature-controlled movement.
40′ standard2.39 m internal height
40′ high cube2.69 m internal height
Planning reference
Dimensions are representative, not booking specifications. Internal measurements, door openings, tare weight, payload, and availability vary by manufacturer, carrier, depot, and equipment condition. Confirm the assigned unit before final packing or fabrication.
Container equipment library
Grouped guides with linked technical pages.
Use the library like a carrier equipment catalogue: start with the equipment family, open a specific container page, then compare dimensions before requesting a booking review.
Open tops
Flatracks / platform
Reefer
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Shortlist by cargo requirement.
Filter by equipment family or size, then select up to two containers for a direct comparison. Final suitability still requires route and carrier confirmation.
SSenate
Freight20′ standard
Freight20′ standard
Dry cargo
20-foot standard
Compact dry container for dense general cargo, cartons, drums, machinery, and palletised shipments.
- Capacity
- 33.2 m³
- ISO
- 22 GP
- Payload
- 28,130 kg
- Loading
- End doors
SSenate
Freight40′ standard
Freight40′ standard
Dry cargo
40-foot standard
Long dry container for larger-volume general cargo where standard internal height is sufficient.
- Capacity
- 67.7 m³
- ISO
- 42 GP
- Payload
- 28,750 kg
- Loading
- End doors
SSenate
Freight40′ high cube
Freight40′ high cube
Dry cargo
40-foot high cube
Extra-height dry container for light, bulky cargo and taller packed units.
- Capacity
- 76.3 m³
- ISO
- 45 GP
- Payload
- 28,600 kg
- Loading
- End doors
SSenate
Freight45′ high cube
Freight45′ high cube
Dry cargo
45-foot standard high cube
Extended high-cube equipment for selected lanes where additional length is available.
- Capacity
- 86.0 m³
- ISO
- L5 GP
- Payload
- 27,700 kg
- Loading
- End doors
SSenate
Freight20′ open top
Freight20′ open top
Special cargo
20-foot open top
Open-roof equipment for top-loaded cargo, taller pieces, and crane handling.
- Capacity
- 32.5 m³
- ISO
- 22 UT
- Payload
- 30,050 kg
- Loading
- End doors or crane
SSenate
Freight40′ open top
Freight40′ open top
Special cargo
40-foot open top
Long open-roof equipment for project cargo that needs crane loading or top access.
- Capacity
- 66.8 m³
- ISO
- 42 UT
- Payload
- 28,450 kg
- Loading
- End doors or crane
SSenate
Freight20′ flat rack
Freight20′ flat rack
Special cargo
20-foot flat rack
Reinforced deck for heavy, over-width, or difficult-to-load cargo requiring open sides.
- Capacity
- Deck based
- ISO
- 22 PC
- Payload
- 42,100 kg
- Loading
- Side, top, or end
SSenate
Freight40′ flat rack
Freight40′ flat rack
Special cargo
40-foot flat rack / platform
Long reinforced deck for large machinery, industrial modules, and project cargo.
- Capacity
- Deck based
- ISO
- 45 PC
- Payload
- 49,100 kg
- Loading
- Side, top, or end
SSenate
Freight20′ reefer
Freight20′ reefer
Temperature controlled
20-foot reefer
Temperature-controlled equipment for chilled or frozen cargo with airflow requirements.
- Capacity
- 28.1 m³
- ISO
- 22 RT
- Payload
- 29,140 kg
- Loading
- End doors
SSenate
Freight40′ HC reefer
Freight40′ HC reefer
Temperature controlled
40-foot high-cube reefer
High-cube reefer for larger chilled or frozen cargo programs.
- Capacity
- 67.7 m³
- ISO
- 45 RT
- Payload
- 29,580 kg
- Loading
- End doors
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Start with how the cargo must be loaded.
Dimensions matter, but loading method, weight distribution, lifting points, lashing, ventilation, temperature range, and route availability also determine the right equipment.
Dry cargo
Standard and high-cube containers protect general cargo with enclosed steel sides, roof, and end doors.
Special cargo
Open-top, hardtop, flat-rack, and platform equipment support top-loaded, heavy, tall, or over-width cargo.
Reefer cargo
Temperature-controlled containers require airflow clearance, correct set points, and route-specific equipment confirmation.
Typical specifications
Compare common container equipment
Measurements and weight figures are planning references. ISO codes, max gross, tare, and payload help cross-check carrier spec sheets, but the final allowable cargo weight still depends on the released unit, route, local road limits, and booking confirmation.
| Container | ISO code | Approx. internal dimensions Length × width × height | Approx. door opening Width × height | Capacity | Weight reference | Planning use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-foot standardDry cargo | 22 GP / 22 G1 | 5,900 mm × 2,352 mm × 2,395 mm | 2,340 mm × 2,292 mm | 33.2 m³ |
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Compact dry container for dense general cargo, cartons, drums, machinery, and palletised shipments. |
| 40-foot standardDry cargo | 42 GP / 42 G1 | 12,032 mm × 2,352 mm × 2,395 mm | 2,340 mm × 2,292 mm | 67.7 m³ |
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Long dry container for larger-volume general cargo where standard internal height is sufficient. |
| 40-foot high cubeDry cargo | 45 GP / 45 G1 | 12,032 mm × 2,350 mm × 2,700 mm | 2,340 mm × 2,597 mm | 76.3 m³ |
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Extra-height dry container for light, bulky cargo and taller packed units. |
| 45-foot standard high cubeDry cargo | L5 GP / L5 G1 | 13,556 mm × 2,352 mm × 2,700 mm | 2,340 mm × 2,597 mm | 86.0 m³ |
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Extended high-cube equipment for selected lanes where additional length is available. |
| 20-foot open topSpecial cargo | 22 UT / 22 U1 | 5,895 mm × 2,350 mm × 2,340 mm | 2,338 mm × 2,280 mm | 32.5 m³ |
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Open-roof equipment for top-loaded cargo, taller pieces, and crane handling. |
| 40-foot open topSpecial cargo | 42 UT / 42 U1 | 12,029 mm × 2,350 mm × 2,344 mm | 2,340 mm × 2,276 mm | 66.8 m³ |
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Long open-roof equipment for project cargo that needs crane loading or top access. |
| 20-foot flat rackSpecial cargo | 22 PC / 22 P3 | 5,638 mm × 2,438 mm × 2,194 mm min. | Open sides × Open top | Deck based |
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Reinforced deck for heavy, over-width, or difficult-to-load cargo requiring open sides. |
| 40-foot flat rack / platformSpecial cargo | 45 PC / 45 P3 | 11,652 mm × 2,347 mm × 2,245 mm min. | Open sides × Open top | Deck based |
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Long reinforced deck for large machinery, industrial modules, and project cargo. |
| 20-foot reeferTemperature controlled | 22 RT / 22 R1 | 5,450 mm × 2,280 mm × 2,159 mm | 2,290 mm × 2,264 mm | 28.1 m³ |
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Temperature-controlled equipment for chilled or frozen cargo with airflow requirements. |
| 40-foot high-cube reeferTemperature controlled | 45 RT / 45 R1 | 11,599 mm × 2,290 mm × 2,425 mm | 2,290 mm × 2,557 mm | 67.7 m³ |
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High-cube reefer for larger chilled or frozen cargo programs. |
Before requesting equipment
Prepare the cargo envelope.
Measure the complete packed cargo, including skids, crates, protrusions, lifting points, dunnage, and securing material.
- 01
Confirm the packed dimensions
Record the maximum length, width, and height at the furthest points.
- 02
Confirm weight and centre of gravity
Provide gross weight per package and identify any concentrated or uneven load.
- 03
Describe the loading method
State whether cargo needs end loading, crane loading, forklift access, or special lifting.
- 04
Flag special conditions
Identify dangerous goods, temperature control, out-of-gauge dimensions, and securing requirements.