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.
We can also arrange your packing or storage too!
Closed box 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. 1 x 40′ DV (Dry Van) on one chassis shown on left.
20′ DV |
40′ DV |
40′ HC |
|
Internal length |
5.89 m | 12.02 m | 12.02 m |
Internal width |
2.35 m | 2.35 m | 2.35 m |
Internal height |
2.38 m | 2.38 m | 2.69 m |
Width at door |
2.34 m | 2.34 m | 2.34 m |
Height at door |
2.28 m | 2.28 m | 2.58 m |
Tare |
2250 kgs | 3780 kgs | 4020 kgs |
Max. payload |
21750 kgs | 26700 kgs | 26460 kgs |
Capacity |
33.0 cbm | 67.0 cbm | 75.0 cbm |
Flatrack Containers
Flatrack 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. 40′ Flatrack shown on left.
20′ FR |
40′ FR |
|
Internal length between corner posts |
5.65 m | 11.72 m |
Internal width between stanchions |
2.22 m | 2.22 m |
Internal height |
2.17 m | 1.98 m |
Tare |
2800 kgs | 4200 kgs |
Max. payload |
21500 kgs | 25500 kgs |
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. 40′ Open Top shown on left.
20′ OT |
40′ OT |
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Internal length |
5.89 m | 12.02 m | |
Internal width |
2.33 m | <2.33 m | |
Internal height |
2.38 m | 2.35 m | |
Width of roof opening between gusset plates |
1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
Height at door |
2.24 m | 2.24 m | |
Tare |
2440 kgs | 4430 kgs | |
Max. payload |
21800 kgs | 31570 kgs | |
Capacity |
>32.0 cbm | 66.0 cbm |
Reefer Containers
Refrigerated containers are used when cargo requires a constant temperature during transport. Picture shows a 40′ Reefer.
20′ RF |
40′ RF |
|
Internal length |
5.35 m | 12.02 m |
Internal width |
2.20 m | 2.35 m |
Internal height |
2.15 m | 2.38 m |
Width at door |
2.26 m | 2.34 m |
Height at door |
2.21 m | 2.28 m |
Tare |
27320 kgs | 24400 kgs |
Max. payload |
21750 kgs | 26700 kgs |
Capacity |
28.0 cbm | 55.0 cbm |