What are the dimensions of a 45' Shipping Container?

If you are shipping cargo that has a length that exceeds the 40' length of a container, one of the options for international container shipping are 45' containers.

The 45' Container one the bottom is 5' longer than the 40' containers above it.

45' Containers have a much lower availability when compared to other container types, and not all terminals have them. Containerized transport is the world standard for international ocean freight. 

There are a few different types of containers. The important dimensions for 45' containers are as follows:

	45' High Cube
Inside Length	44' 6''	13.55 m
Inside Width	7' 6''	2.33 m
Inside Height	8' 10''	2.38 m
Door Width	7' 6''	2.33 m
Door Height	8' 4''	2.28 m
Capacity	3, 037 cubic feet	67.67 cubic meters
Tare Weight	10, 449 lbs	3, 701 kgs
Maximum Cargo	61, 200* lbs	26, 630* kgs

*Legal weight and weight maximum for steamship line may be lower than this number

There are a few other types of containers (e.g. refrigerated, Flat Rack, Open Top), but the above covers the dimensions of 45' containers.

The size and weight of your cargo is important in the quotation process, and will change the best container to use. Be wary when a freight forwarder does not ask about weight and dimensions before giving you what appears to be a great quote. Once they have control of your cargo, they will continue adding fees as the shipment continues, since they did not advise you correctly from the start. K International Transport gives you an accurate quote so you can budget accurately.

Contact us today to receive international shipping rates, we can be reached by phone at 212-267-6400, email: inquiries@kinternational.comand Skype:kinternationalny

When should I use a Flat Rack container? What is the size of a Flat Rack container?

If you are shipping cargo that has a height that exceeds the height or width of a normal container (Out of Gauge cargo), or cargo that cannot be loaded through the door of a standard container one of the options for international container shipping are Flat Racks. Flat racks are also often used for items that are too heavy for other shipping containers.

The efficiency that characterizes international ocean freight would not be possible without the progression of containerization of cargo. Vessels can be loaded with stacks of containers quickly, maximizing the carrying capacity of the vessels. This also makes it much less difficult to load and unload the vessel at ports by using cranes, and since the containers are inter-modal, they can be loaded onto a truck or train car for inland transportation. Flat racks have a high loading capacity, and are equipped with lashing rings on the side rails.


There are a few different types of containers. The important dimensions for Flat Rack containers are as follows:

	20' Flat Rack
Inside Length	18' 6''	5.63 m
Inside Width	7' 3''	2.20 m
Inside Height	7' 4''	2.23 m
Tare Weight	6, 061 lbs	2, 749 kgs
Maximum Cargo	61, 117* lbs	27, 722* kgs
	40' Open Top
Inside Length	39' 7''	12.06 m
Inside Width	6' 10''	2.08 m
Inside Height	6' 5''	1.95 m
Tare Weight	12, 787 lbs	5, 800 kgs
Maximum Cargo	85, 800* lbs	38, 918* kgs

*Legal weight and weight maximum for steamship line may be lower than this number, payload weight must be distributed evenly over floor to safely reach maximum

There are a few other types of containers (e.g. refrigerated, Platform, Open Top), but the above covers the dimensions of Flat Rack containers.

Hopefully the above gives you some idea of when you should use a flat rack container. Please visit our rate request page or send us an email: inquiries@kinternational.com

How do I ship refrigerated cargo in a container? What is the Size of a Reefer Container?

 If you are shipping cargo that needs to be refrigerated (e.g. you are shipping food or beverages overseas), or is otherwise sensitive to heat your best bet for international container shipping are Reefer (Refrigerated) Containers.

A 40' Reefer container.

Containerized transport is the world standard for low cost international ocean freight. Large vessels can be loaded with stacks of containers, maximizing the carrying capacity of the vessels, while also enabling easy compartmentalization of different cargo. This also makes it much less difficult to load and unload the vessel at ports by using cranes. From there the containers can be loaded directly onto truck chassis (an intermodal move). Reefer containers have refrigeration units inside them, but are powered by an external power source on the carrying vessel or truck.

There are a few different types of refrigerated containers. The important dimensions for Reefer containers are as follows:

	20' Reefer
Inside Length	17' 8''	5.38 m
Inside Width	7' 5''	2.26 m
Inside Height	7' 5''	2.26 m
Door Width	7' 5''	2.26 m
Door Height	7' 3''	2.20 m
Capacity	1,000 cubic feet	28.31 cubic meters
Tare Weight	7, 040 lbs	3, 193 kgs
Maximum Cargo	45, 760* lbs	20, 756* kgs
	40' Reefer
Inside Length	37' 8''	11.48 m
Inside Width	7' 5''	2.26 m
Inside Height	7' 2''	2.18 m
Door Width	7' 5''	2.26 m
Door Height	7' 0''	2.13 m
Capacity	2, 040 cubic feet	57.76 cubic meters
Tare Weight	10, 780 lbs	4, 889 kgs
Maximum Cargo	56, 276* lbs	25, 526* kgs

*Legal weight and weight maximum for steamship line may be lower than this number


There are a few other types of containers (e.g. Open Top, Flat Rack, 45'), but the above covers the interior dimensions of Reefer containers.


What you are shipping will change the best container to use. Other international shipping companies will give you what appears to be a great quote for international refrigerated container shipping, but will continue adding fees as the shipment continues, since they did not advise you correctly at the start. K International Transport gets it right from step one, so you can budget accurately and stay on budget.


Contact us today to receive international shipping rates, we can be reached by phone at 212-267-6400, email: inquiries@kinternational.com and Skype: kinternationalny 

When should I use an Open Top container? What are the dimensions of a container?

If you are shipping cargo that has a height that exceeds the height of a container, or cargo that is best packed through the roof of the container (e.g. it is being loaded with a crane) one of the options for international container shipping are open-topped containers.

An open topped container with doors open and tarp off. The bands on top can swing open for loading.

Containerized transport is the world standard for efficient international ocean freight. Large vessels can be loaded with stacks of containers, maximizing the carrying capacity of the vessels, while also enabling easy compartmentalization of different cargo. This also makes it much less difficult to load and unload the vessel at ports by using cranes. Open top containers have no solid roof, but have a removable tarp covering, and bands across the top that can swing open for easier loading by crane.


There are a few different types of containers. The important dimensions for Open Top containers are as follows:

	20' Open Top
Inside Length	19' 4''	5.89 m
Inside Width	7' 7''	2.31 m
Inside Height	7' 8''	2.33 m
Door Width	7' 6''	2.28 m
Door Height	7' 2''	2.18 m
Capacity	1,136 cubic feet	32.16 cubic meters
Tare Weight	5, 280 lbs	2, 394 kgs
Maximum Cargo	47, 620* lbs	21, 600* kgs
	40' Open Top
Inside Length	39' 5''	12.01 m
Inside Width	7' 8''	2.33 m
Inside Height	7' 8''	2.33 m
Door Width	7' 8''	2.33 m
Door Height	7' 5''	2.28 m
Capacity	2, 350 cubic feet	67.67 cubic meters
Tare Weight	8, 490 lbs	3, 701 kgs
Maximum Cargo	58, 710* lbs	26, 630* kgs

*Legal weight and weight maximum for steamship line may be lower than this number


There are a few other types of containers (e.g. refrigerated, Flat Rack, 45'), but the above covers the dimensions of Open Top containers.


The better idea we get of the size of what you are shipping, the better we will be able to accurately quote you, based on the best container to use. Other companies will give you what appears to be a great quote, but will continue adding fees as the shipment continues, since they did not advise you correctly from the start. K International Transport gets it right from step one, so you can budget accurately and stay on budget.


Contact us today to receive international shipping rates, we can be reached by phone at 212-267-6400, email: inquiries@kinternational.comand Skype:kinternationalny 

International Container Shipping - What is the size of a Shipping Container?

If you are shipping multiple vehicles, moving overseas, or shipping a large amount of any cargo, it may be best to use international container shipping. 

A container of a smaller size fits this car, but what if you are shipping more than one vehicle?

Containerized transport is the world standard for efficient international ocean freight. Large vessels can be loaded with stacks of containers, maximizing the carrying capacity of the vessels, while also enabling easy compartmentalization of different cargo. This also makes it much less difficult to load and unload the vessel at ports by using cranes.


There are a few different types of containers. The types used most often are as follows:

	20' STANDARD
Inside Length	19' 4''	5.89 m
Inside Width	7' 8''	2.33 m
Inside Height	7' 10''	2.38 m
Door Width	7' 8''	2.33 m
Door Height	7' 6''	2.28 m
Capacity	1,172 cubic feet	33.18 cubic meters
Tare Weight	4, 916 lbs	2, 229 kgs
Maximum Cargo	47, 999* lbs	21, 727* kgs
	40' STANDARD
Inside Length	39' 5''	12.01 m
Inside Width	7' 8''	2.33 m
Inside Height	7' 10''	2.38 m
Door Width	7' 8''	2.33 m
Door Height	7' 6''	2.28 m
Capacity	2, 390 cubic feet	67.67 cubic meters
Tare Weight	8, 160 lbs	3, 701 kgs
Maximum Cargo	59, 040* lbs	26, 780* kgs
	40' HIGH CUBE
Inside Length	39' 5''	12.01 m
Inside Width	7' 8''	2.33 m
Inside Height	8' 10''	2.69 m
Door Width	7' 8''	2.33 m
Door Height	8' 5''	2.56 m
Capacity	2, 694 cubic feet	76.28 cubic meters
Tare Weight	8, 750 lbs	9, 968 kgs
Maximum Cargo	58, 450* lbs	26, 512* kgs

*Legal weight and weight maximum for steamship line may be lower than this number


There are a few other types of containers (e.g. refrigerated, open-top, 45'), but the above cover the lion's share of international container shipping.


The better idea we get of the size of what you are shipping, the better we will be able to accurately quote you. Other companies may give you what appears to be a fantastic quote, but will continue adding fees as the shipment continues. K International Transport gets it right from the start, so when you can budget accurately.


Contact us today to receive international shipping rates, we can be reached by phone at 212-267-6400, email: inquiries@kinternational.com and Skype:kinternationalny