Standard dry
General boxed, bagged or palletised dry cargo.
An enclosed, unheated container. Confirm packed dimensions and weight.
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General boxed, bagged or palletised dry cargo.
An enclosed, unheated container. Confirm packed dimensions and weight.
Larger volumes of general dry cargo.
More floor space than a 20-foot unit; payload does not simply double.
Light, bulky cargo that benefits from extra height.
Check door clearance as well as internal height.
Cargo requiring a specified transport temperature.
Temperature, ventilation, airflow and the load line must be agreed for the commodity.
Cargo loaded from above, subject to lifting and securing plans.
Example roof opening: 533.8 × 223 cm. Overheight cargo needs special approval.
Machinery and heavy or oversized cargo assessed case by case.
Dimensions show minimum length/width and height to the end-wall top. Deck width is 234.7 cm. They are not an approved cargo envelope.
| Specification | 20′ GPStandard dry | 40′ HCHigh cube |
|---|---|---|
| Internal L × W × H | 590 × 235.2 × 239.5 cm | 1,203.2 × 235 × 270 cm |
| Door W × H | 234 × 229.2 cm | 234 × 259.7 cm |
| Nominal volume | 33.2 CBM | 76.3 CBM |
| Typical use | General boxed, bagged or palletised dry cargo. | Light, bulky cargo that benefits from extra height. |
| Equipment source | Hapag-Lloyd ↗ | Hapag-Lloyd ↗ |
Dimensions vary by manufacturer and unit. Usable cargo space also depends on airflow, packaging, access and securing. Payload must be checked against the container plate and route limits; a volume comparison alone cannot confirm feasibility. Sources: Hapag-Lloyd equipment examples, checked 16 October 2026.
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