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Shipping Container Specifications
Whether it is for domestic or international shipping and goods storage, selecting the right type of container for your goods is essential. By exploring our range of air and ocean container specifications, you are certain to find an option that perfectly suits your logistics needs.
Air Container Specifications
LD-1 Air Container Specifications
LD-3 Air Container Specifications
LD-9 Air Container Specifications
LD-11 Air Container Specifications
20FT Pallet Air Container Specifications
88” Pallet Air Container Specifications
96” Pallet Air Container Specifications
Half Pallet Air Container Specifications
LD-1 Air Container Specifications
LD-1 air freight containers are a general-purpose enclosed contoured container, suitable for many types of cargo. This air freight container features a canvas door and centre post that swings clear for loading.
IATA ULD CODE: AKC CONTOURED CONTAINER
ALSO KNOWN AS: AVC, AVD, AVK, AVJ
FORKABLE: AVY
CLASSIFICATION: LD-1
RATE CLASS: TYPE 8
SUITABLE FOR: B747, B767, B777, MD-11
INTERNAL VOLUME: 4.8 CU. M (169.5 CU. FT)
MAXIMUM GROSS WEIGHT: 1588 KG (3501 LB)
LD-3 Air Container Specifications
The LD-3 air container is a smaller option that is suitable for many types of aircraft. The LD-3 also features a canvas door for easy yet secure loading and transportation.
IATA ULD CODE: AKC CONTOURED CONTAINER
ALSO KNOWN AS: AKE, AVA, AVB, AVC, AVK, DVA, DVE, DVP, XKS, XKG
FORKABLE: AKN, AVN, DKN, DVN, XKN
CLASSIFICATION: LD-3
RATE CLASS: TYPE 8
SUITABLE FOR: A300, A310, A330, A340, B747, B767, B777, DC-10, MD-11, L1011
INTERNAL VOLUME: 4.3 CU. M (152 CU. FT)
MAXIMUM GROSS WEIGHT: 1588 KG (3500 LB)
LD-9 Air Container Specifications
LD-9 air freight containers are a general-purpose, enclosed container fitted to a P1P base. This is secured so that it cannot move within the aircraft hold during flight. It features a canvas door with built-in net or solid straps.
IATA ULD CODE: AAP ENCLOSED PALLET ON P1P BASE
ALSO KNOWN AS: AA2, XAG, XAV
CLASSIFICATION: LD-9
RATE CLASS: TYPE 5
SUITABLE FOR: A300, A310, A330, A340, B747, B767, DC-10, MD-11, L1011
INTERNAL VOLUME: 9.1 CU. M (321 CU. FT)
MAXIMUM GROSS WEIGHT: 4624 KG (10194 LB) LOWER DECK, 6000 KG (13227 LB) MAIN DECK
LD-11 Air Container Specifications
LD-11 air freight containers are a full-width lower hold container with a canvas door and
centre post that swings clear for loading. The rectangular LD-11 container also comes in a refrigerated version, featuring solid doors.
IATA ULD CODE: ALP RECTANGULAR CONTAINER
ALSO KNOWN AS: ALD, AW2, AWB, AWD, AWZ, DLP, DWB, MWB
REFRIGERATED VERSION: RWB, RWD, RWZ
CLASSIFICATION: LD-11
RATE CLASS: TYPE 6
SUITABLE FOR: A300, A310, A330, A340, B747, B777, DC-10, MD-11, L1011
INTERNAL VOLUME: 7.2 CU. M (253 CU. FT)
MAXIMUM GROSS WEIGHT: 3176 KG (7002 LB)
20FT Pallet Air Container Specifications
A large pallet solution, ideal for transporting large volumes of goods as air freight. Goods are secured to the pallet with canvas netting for extra security.
IATA ULD CODE: PGA 20FT FLAT PALLET WITH NET
ALSO KNOWN AS: PGA, PGE, PGF, PSA, PSG, P7A, P7E, P7F, P7G
CLASSIFICATION: M-6
RATE CLASS: TYPE 1
SUITABLE FOR: B747F, B747COMBI
INTERNAL VOLUME: 33.2 CU. M (1174CU. FT.)
MAXIMUM GROSS WEIGHT: 11340 KG (25000 LB)
88” Pallet Air Container Specifications
The 88″ pallet provides maximum space efficiency, allowing you to fit larger volumes of goods into limited cargo space. The canvas netting keeps your goods securely tied down to the pallet, making it a safe and reliable air transport solution.
IATA ULD CODE: P1P
CLASSIFICATION: 88″ PALLET WITH NET
RATE CLASS: TYPE 8
SUITABLE FOR: B747, B767, B777, DC-10
MAXIMUM VOLUME: 11.9 CU. M. (420 CU. FT)
MAXIMUM GROSS WEIGHT: 747/DC-10: 6033 KG (13300 LB), 767: 5103 KG (11227 LB), 777/DC-10: 4626 KG (10501 LB)
NOTES: CAN BE LOADED TO 96″ (162 CM) AND 118″ (300 CM) ON FREIGHTERS
96” Pallet Air Container Specifications
The 96″ pallet offers a simple way to strap and secure your items with canvas netting. This economical solution is also very sturdy, meaning you can trust your large-scale air freight shipments will arrive safe and intact.
IATA ULD CODE: P6P 10FT FLAT PALLET WITH NET
ALSO KNOWN AS: 6A, P6C, P6Q, PMA, PMC, PMP, PQP
CLASSIFICATION: LD-9
RATE CLASS: TYPE 2BG
SUITABLE FOR: A300, A310, A330, A340, B747, B767, B777, DC-10, MD-11, L1011
MAXIMUM VOLUME: 21.2 CU.M (747 CU.FT.)
MAXIMUM GROSS WEIGHT: 6,804 KG (15000 LB)
NOTES: CAN BE LOADED TO 96″ (162 CM) AND 118″ (300 CM) ON FREIGHTERS
Half Pallet Air Container Specifications
Our smallest air container option, the half pallet makes the most of limited space while ensuring your goods are safely secured with strong canvas netting. This ensures that they won’t move around or get damaged during transit.
IATA ULD CODE: PLA HALF PALLET WITH NET
ALSO KNOWN AS: PLB, FLA, P9A, P9B, P9P, P9R, P9S
CLASSIFICATION: HP
RATE CLASS: TYPE 6
SUITABLE FOR: LOWER DECK: B747, B777 | MAIN DECK: B707F, B727F, B737F
MAXIMUM VOLUME: 7.2 CU. M (254 CU. FT)
MAXIMUM GROSS WEIGHT: 3175 KG (6999 LB)
Ocean Container Specifications
20’ Dry Ocean Container Specifications
40’ Dry Ocean Container Specifications
40’ High Cube Dry Ocean Container Specifications
20’ Reefer Ocean Container Specifications
40’ Reefer Ocean Container Specifications
20’ Open Top Ocean Container Specifications
40’ Open Top Ocean Container Specifications
20’ Flat Rack Ocean Container Specifications
40’ Flat Rack Ocean Container Specifications
20’ Dry Ocean Container Specifications
Dry containers are a great way to transport goods without worrying about spoilage or damage due to the elements.
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS: LENGTH 19′ 4″ – 5.90M, WIDTH 7′ 8″ – 2.35M, HEIGHT 7′ 10″ – 2.39M
DOOR OPENINGS: WIDTH 7′ 8″ – 2.34M, HEIGHT 7′ 6″ – 2.28M
MAXIMUM CAPACITY: VOLUME 1, 172 CFT – 33.2 CU.M, WEIGHT 47,000 LBS – 21,700 KGS
TARE WEIGHT: 4,916 LBS – 2,230 KGS
40’ Dry Ocean Container Specifications
Largest, standard size dry container available. Dry containers are a great way to transport goods without worrying about spoilage or damage due to the elements.
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS: LENGTH 39′ 5″ – 12.04M, WIDTH 7′ 8″ – 2.35M, HEIGHT 7′ 10″ – 2.39M
DOOR OPENINGS: WIDTH 7′ 8″ – 2.34M, HEIGHT 7′ 6″ – 2.28M
MAXIMUM CAPACITY: VOLUME 2, 390 CFT – 67.7 CU.M, WEIGHT 59,040 LBS – 26,780 KGS
TARE WEIGHT: 8,160 LBS – 3,700 KGS
40’ High Cube Dry Ocean Container Specifications
High cube dry containers offer a reliable and secure way to transport goods, with an additional 12” of height to a standard container, providing valuable extra storage capacity.
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS: LENGTH 39′ 5″ – 12.04M, WIDTH 7′ 8″ – 2.35M, HEIGHT 8′ 10″ – 2.70M
DOOR OPENINGS: WIDTH 7′ 8″ – 2.34M, HEIGHT 8′ 5″ – 2.59M
MAXIMUM CAPACITY: VOLUME 2,694 CFT – 76.3 CU.M, WEIGHT 58,450 LBS – 26,210 KGS
TARE WEIGHT: 8,750 LBS – 3,970 KGS
20’ Reefer Ocean Container Specifications
Reefer containers offer a refrigerated option for ocean shipping. Products such as food items, pharmaceuticals, and plants are all able to be preserved in these temperature-controlled containers for longer periods of time. This ensures the integrity of valuable items is maintained during transit.
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS: LENGTH 17′ 8″ – 5.43M, WIDTH 7′ 5″ – 2.28M, HEIGHT 7′ 5″ – 2.26M
DOOR OPENINGS: WIDTH 7′ 5″ – 2.26M, HEIGHT 7′ 3″ – 2.22M
MAXIMUM CAPACITY: VOLUME 1,000 CFT – 28.3 CU.M, WEIGHT 45,760 LBS – 20,800 KGS
TARE WEIGHT: 7,040 LBS – 3,200 KGS
40’ Reefer Ocean Container Specifications
Largest, standard size reefer container available. Reefer containers offer a refrigerated option for ocean shipping. Products such as food items, pharmaceuticals, and plants are all able to be preserved in these temperature-controlled containers for longer periods of time. This ensures the integrity of valuable items is maintained during transit.
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS: LENGTH 37′ 11″ – 11.58M, WIDTH 7′ 6″ – 2.30M, HEIGHT 8′ 2″ – 2.50M
DOOR OPENINGS: WIDTH 7′ 6″ – 2.30M, HEIGHT 8′ 0″ – 2.44M
MAXIMUM CAPACITY: VOLUME 2,344 CFT – 66.6 CU.M, WEIGHT 57,561 LBS – 25,980 KGS
TARE WEIGHT: 9,900 LBS – 4,500 KGS
20’ Open Top Ocean Container Specifications
Open top shipping containers are particularly useful for transporting out of gauge cargo that cannot be loaded through the door of a closed container. The open top can be covered with a tarpaulin to protect the contents during the transportation process.
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS: LENGTH 37′ 11″ – 11.58M, WIDTH 7′ 6″ – 2.30M HEIGHT 8′ 2″ – 2.50M
DOOR OPENINGS: WIDTH 7′ 6″ – 2.30M, HEIGHT 8′ 0″ – 2.44M
MAXIMUM CAPACITY: VOLUME 2,344 CFT – 66.6 CU.M, WEIGHT 57,561 LBS – 25,980 KGS
TARE WEIGHT: 9,900 LBS – 4,500 KGS
40’ Open Top Ocean Container Specifications
Larger, cost-effective open top container. Open top shipping containers are particularly useful for transporting out of gauge cargo that cannot be loaded through the door of a closed container. The open top can be covered with a tarpaulin to protect the contents during the transportation process.
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS: LENGTH 37′ 11″ – 11.58M, WIDTH 7′ 6″ – 2.30M, HEIGHT 8′ 2″ – 2.50M
DOOR OPENINGS: WIDTH 7′ 6″ – 2.30M, HEIGHT 8′ 0″ – 2.44M
MAXIMUM CAPACITY: VOLUME 2,344 CFT – 66.6 CU.M, WEIGHT 57,561 LBS – 25,980 KGS
TARE WEIGHT: 9,900 LBS – 4,500 KGS
20’ Flat Rack Ocean Container Specifications
Flat rack shipping containers are the perfect solution for shipping your out of gauge cargo which does not fit within the constraints of a normal container and requires loading from the top or sides. The container has two side walls and a solid base, giving the appearance of a rack.
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS: LENGTH 37′ 11″ – 11.58M, WIDTH 7′ 6″ – 2.30M, HEIGHT 8′ 2″ – 2.50M
DOOR OPENINGS: WIDTH 7′ 6″ – 2.30M, HEIGHT 8′ 0″ – 2.44M
MAXIMUM CAPACITY: VOLUME 2,344 CFT – 66.6 CU.M, WEIGHT 57,561 LBS – 25,980 KGS
TARE WEIGHT: 9,900 LBS – 4,500 KGS
40’ Flat Rack Ocean Container Specifications
Largest, flat rack container available. Flat rack shipping containers are the perfect solution for shipping your out of gauge cargo which does not fit within the constraints of a normal container and requires loading from the top or sides. The container has two side walls and a solid base, giving the appearance of a rack.
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS: LENGTH 37′ 11″ – 11.58M, WIDTH 7′ 6″ – 2.30M, HEIGHT 8′ 2″ – 2.50M
DOOR OPENINGS: WIDTH 7′ 6″ – 2.30M, HEIGHT 8′ 0″ – 2.44M
MAXIMUM CAPACITY: VOLUME 2,344 CFT – 66.6 CU.M, WEIGHT 57,561 LBS – 25,980 KGS
TARE WEIGHT: 9,900 LBS – 4,500 KGS
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