Types of Containers for maritime transport

Types of Containers for maritime transport

Below we present a list of the different types of containers for maritime transport, in the market there are different types of sea containers, all with their standard design and dimensions and that can be adapted to each need of each client.

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Standard Container 20

This type of container is ideal for transporting any normal load, such as pallets, bags, boxes, etc.

max gross weight incl. tare30,480 kg67,200 lbs.
max gross weight without tare28,230kg67,200 lbs.
Ability33.2 m³1,172 cu.ft
ISO code22 G0 (8'6″ tall)
Interior Dimensions (may vary depending on type)
Length m | ft 5,88519’3″
Width m | ft 2,3327'6½”
Height m | ft 2,3857’8″

Standard Container 40

This type of container is ideal for transporting any normal load, such as pallets, bags, boxes, etc.

max gross weight incl. tare30,480 kg67,200 lbs.
max gross weight without tare26,700 kg58,870 lbs.
Ability67.7 m³2,390 cu.ft
ISO code42 G0 (8'6″ high)
Interior Dimensions (may vary depending on type)
Length m | ft 12,02939'5½”
Width m | ft 2,3507'8½”
Height m | ft 2,3927'10»

High Cube 40 container

This type of container is ideal for transporting any normal load, such as pallets, bags, boxes, etc.

max gross weight incl. tare30,480 kg67,200 lbs.
max gross weight without tare26,460kg58,340 lbs.
Ability76.3 m³2,694 cu.ft
ISO code45G0 (9'6″ high)
Interior Dimensions (may vary depending on type)
Length m | ft 12,02439'5½”
Width m | ft 2,3507'8½”
Height m | ft 2,6978'10»

Hardtop 20 container

max gross weight incl. tare30,480 kg67,200 lbs.
max gross weight without tare27,780 kg61,250 lbs.
Ability32.8 m³1,160 cu.ft
ISO code22 U6 (8'6″ tall)
Interior Dimensions (may vary depending on type)
Length m | ft 5,88619'3¾»
Width m | ft 2,3427’8″
Height of sides m | ft 2,3887'10»
Height m | ft 2,3137’7″

Hardtop 40 container

max gross weight incl. tare30,480 kg67,200 lbs.
max gross weight without tare25,780kg56,840 lbs.
Ability67.2 m³2,374 cu.ft
ISO code42 U6 (8'6″ high)
Interior Dimensions (may vary depending on type)
Length m | ft 12,02039'5¼”
Width m | ft 2,3427’8″
Height of sides m | ft 2,3887'10»
Height m | ft 2,3137’7″

Tank Container 20

ISO code20 T5 (8′) / 22 T0 (8'6″)

Open Top 20 container

Container with a removable canvas roof, designed for the transport of heavy loads or large dimensions.
Allow top loading and unloading. Examples: heavy machinery, marble slabs, etc.

max gross weight incl. tare24,000kg52,910 lbs.
max gross weight without tare21,900 kg48,280 lbs.
Ability32.5 m³1,146 cu.ft
ISO code22 U1 (8'6″ tall)
Interior Dimensions (may vary depending on type)
Length m | ft 5,89519’4″
Width m | ft 2,3507'8½”
Height of sides m | ft 2,3647’9″
Height m | ft 2,3947'10¼”

containor Open Top 40

They have a removable canvas roof, specially designed for transporting heavy loads or large dimensions.
Allow top loading and unloading. Examples: heavy machinery, marble slabs, etc.

max gross weight incl. tare30,480 kg67,197 lbs.
max gross weight without tare26,780 kg59,040 lbs.
Ability65.3 m³2,306 cu.ft
ISO code42 U1 (8'6″ tall)
Interior Dimensions (may vary depending on type)
Length m | ft 12,03839’6″
Width m | ft 2,3367’8″
Height of sides m | ft 2,3707'9¼”
Height m | ft 2,3207'7¼”

Flat container 20

max gross weight incl. tare24,000kg52,910 lbs.
max gross weight without tare21,200kg46,740 lbs.
ISO code20 P1 (8') / 22 P1 (8'6")
Interior Dimensions (may vary depending on type)
Length m | ft 5,62518’5″
Width m | ft 2,2087’3″
Height m | ft 2,1727'1½”

WithFlat 40 fork

max gross weight incl. tare30,480 kg67,200 lbs.
max gross weight without tare26,280 kg57,935 lbs.
ISO code42 P1 (8'6″ tall)
Interior Dimensions (may vary depending on type)
Length m | ft 5,62518’5″
Width m | ft 2,2087’3″
Height m | ft 2,1727'1½”

Reefer Container 20

Container with its own cold generation equipment. Designed for the transport of cargo that requires constant temperatures above freezing. Example: meat, fish, fruits, etc.

max gross weight incl. tare30,480 kg67,200 lbs.
max gross weight without tare27,320 kg60,230 lbs.
Ability28.4 m³1,000 cu.ft
ISO code22 R1 (8'6″ tall)
Interior Dimensions (may vary depending on type)
Length m | ft 5,47918′
Width m | ft 2,2867’6″
high max stowage m | ft 2,1577′

Reefer Container 40

Container with its own cold generation equipment. Designed for the transport of cargo that requires constant temperatures above freezing. Example: meat, fish, fruits, etc.

max gross weight incl. tare30,480 kg67,200 lbs.
max gross weight without tare25,280kg55,740 lbs.
Ability57.3 m³2,023 cu.ft
ISO code42 R1 (8'6″ high)
Interior Dimensions (may vary depending on type)
Length m | ft 11,19239’9″
Width m | ft 2,2867’6″
high max stowage m | ft 2,1207’1″

Insulated Porthole Container 20

max gross weight incl. tare24,000kg52,910 lbs.
max gross weight without tare21,450kg47,290 lbs.
Ability26.4 m³933 cu.ft
ISO code20 H0 (8′ high)
Interior Dimensions (may vary depending on type)
Length m | ft 5,72418'9½”
Width m | ft 2,2867’6″
Height m | ft 2,0146'7¼”

Insulated Container Porthole Type 40

max gross weight incl. tare34,480kg67,200 lbs.
max gross weight without tare25,830kg56,950 lbs.
Ability58.4 m³2,060 cu.ft
ISO code42H0 (8'6″ tall)
Interior Dimensions (may vary depending on type)
Length m | ft 11,75038'6½”
Width m | ft 2,2507'4½”
Height m | ft 2,0806'9½”

Bulk container 20

max gross weight incl. tare24,000kg52,910 lbs.
max gross weight without tare21,630kg47,690 lbs.
Ability32.9 m³1,162 cu.ft
ISO code22 B0 (8'6″ tall)
Interior Dimensions (may vary depending on type)
Length m | ft 5,93419’5″
Width m | ft 2,3587'8¾»
Height m | ft 2.3267’8″

platform 20

This platform has fixed or folding terminals, without sides. Designed for the transport of large cargo. Example: machinery, etc.

max gross weight incl. tare24,000kg52,910 lbs.
max gross weight without tare21,900 kg48,280 lbs.
ISO code29 P0 (1'1¼” high)
Interior Dimensions (may vary depending on type)
Length m | ft 6,05820′
Width m | ft 2,4388′

platform 40

This platform has fixed or folding terminals, without sides. Designed for the transport of large cargo. Example: machinery, etc.

max gross weight incl. tare45,000kg99,210 lbs.
max gross weight without tare40,800 kg89,950 lbs.
ISO code49 P0 (2′ high)
Interior Dimensions (may vary depending on type)
Length m | ft 12,19240′
Width m | ft 2,4388′
DELTRANSA (Delta Transitario, S.A.)

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