Container Specifications
Containers come in different shapes and sizes and can vary depending on the age of the container and the manufacturer. Each container has a unique identification number that allows it to be traced around the world as it travels from port to port.
Wallis Shipping can offer you Track and Trace capability for your shipments using our own Exportease application. For more details just contact us and we can arrange a demonstration for you.
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We can also arrange your packing or storage too!​
DV & HC Containers
The most used units, standard containers. Used for all kinds of cargo and made from either steel or aluminium.
The 40′ HC (High Cube) units are ideal for light, voluminous cargo.
Name | Internal Length | Internal Width | Internal Height | Width at Door | Height at Door | Tare | Max Payload | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20' DV | 5.89 m | 2.35 m | 2.38 m | 2.34 m | 2.28 m | 2250 kg | 21750 kg | 33.0 cbm |
40'DV | 12.02 m | 2.35 m | 2.38 m | 2.34 m | 2.28 m | 3780 kg | 26700 kg | 67.0 cbm |
40' HC | 12.02 m | 2.35 m | 2.69 m | 2.34 m | 2.58 m | 4020 kg | 26460 kg | 75.0 cbm |
Flat Rack Containers
Flat Rack containers are used for heavy and oversized cargo, which cannot be loaded into container with fixed walls and needs loading from top or side. Can be delivered with both fixed and collapsible end walls.
Name | Internal Length Between Corner Posts | Internal Width Between Stanchions | Internal Height | Tare | Maximum Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
40' FR | 11.72 m | 2.22 m | 1.98 m | 4200 kg | 25500 kg |
20' FR | 5.65 m | 2.22 m | 2.17 m | 2800 kg | 21500 kg |
Open Top Containers
Open Top containers are often used for heavy machinery which requires loading by crane (from top). They are fitted with a tarpaulin (some with a Hard-top) and the door header can in most cases be removed.
Name | Internal Length | Internal Width | Internal Height | Width of Roof Opening Between Gusset Plates | Height at Door | Tare | Maximum Payload | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
40' OT | 12.02 m | 2.33 m | 2.35 m | 1.86 m | 2.24 m | 4430 kg | 31570 kg | 66.0 cbm |
20' OT | 5.89 m | 2.33 m | 2.38 m | 1.86 m | 2.24 m | 2440 kg | 21800 kg | 32.0 cbm |
Refrigerated Containers
Refrigerated containers, also called Reefers, are used when cargo requires a constant temperature during transport such as medicine or consumables.
Name | Internal Length | Internal Width | Internal Height | Width at Door | Height at Door | Tare | Maximum Payload | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
40' RF | 12.02 m | 2.35 m | 2.38 m | 2.34 m | 2.28 m | 24400 kg | 26700 kg | 55.0 cbm |
20' RF | 5.35 m | 2.20 m | 2.15 m | 2.23 m | 2.21 m | 27320 kg | 21750 kg | 28.0 cbm |
