The common types
- 20ft standard — about 33 m³; good for heavy, dense cargo.
- 40ft standard — about 67 m³; for volume cargo.
- 40ft High Cube — about 76 m³; one foot taller, for light, bulky goods.
- Reefer — temperature-controlled for food and pharma.
- Flat rack / open top — for oversized machinery.
Weight vs volume
Dense cargo hits the weight limit before filling a container; light cargo fills volume first. Our CBM and payload guide shows the math.
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