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Transport equipmentUpdated October 15, 2025

40′ standard container (40' DC)

Seecontainer: High-volume cargo (fashion, electronics, consumer goods). The "standard" unit in global container shipping.

High-volume cargo (fashion, electronics, consumer goods). The "standard" unit in global container shipping.

Category
Seecontainer
Internal dimensions
12.03 × 2.35 × 2.39 m
Payload
ca. 28.750 kg
Volume
67,7 m³

01Dimensions and capacity

Internal (L × W × H): 12.03 × 2.35 × 2.39 m.

Payload: ca. 28.750 kg. Volume: 67,7 m³.

Exact internal dimensions vary marginally by build year and manufacturer; always check the specific dimensions of your carrier/lessor before booking. For customs the ISO type designation is decisive.

02Typical use cases

High-volume cargo (fashion, electronics, consumer goods). The "standard" unit in global container shipping.

Key questions before choosing: Does the equipment fit the weight-to-volume ratio of my cargo? Are oversize dimensions (over-length, over-width) involved? How is the pallet stow optimised (1-0-1 or 2-1 pattern)?

03Booking, handling, stowage

Check for valid CSC plates, legible type markings and undamaged seals/doors. For reefers: verify set-point before take-over and a pre-trip inspection (PTI). For flat racks / open tops: use securing measures (lashing, dunnage) per the CTU Code.

Topics

40 DCStandard ContainerSeecontainerDry

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