Standard containers are made of steel or aluminum alloy and are the most common type on the market, available in two sizes: 20ft and 40ft.
Types and Sizes of Standard Containers
Normally, standard containers are well-sealed, weatherproof, and water-resistant, protecting cargo from external damage.
Standard containers are suitable for transporting various dry goods such as boxes, pallets, sacks, and wooden barrels. They can also be customized to carry specific types of cargo. For example, when shipping garments, you may install hanging rods inside to transport clothes directly to retail stores.
The price of standard containers is significantly lower than specialized containers. Click here to view standard container prices now.
Specifications for 20ft and 40ft standard containers are as follows:
| Dimension | 20ft | 40ft |
| Internal Length | 5.9m / 19.4ft | 12.03m / 39.5ft |
| Internal Width | 2.35m / 7.8ft | 2.4m / 7.9ft |
| Internal Height | 2.39m / 7.9ft | 2.39m / 7.9ft |
| Tare Weight | 2,300kg / 5,071.5 lbs | 3,750kg / 8,268.8 lbs |
| Payload | 25,000kg / 55,126.9 lbs | 27,600kg / 61,200 lbs |
| Volume | 33.2 m³ / 1,172 cu ft | 67.7 m³ / 2,389 cu ft |
