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Container Specifications

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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.

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
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
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