Different types of containers that are widely used in international trade. Some of these types can also be used in transfers between modes of transport.
| Type | Internal length | Internal width | Interior height | Width door | Door height | Capacity | Max load |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20ft standard | 5.9m | 2.35m | 2.39m | 2.34m | 2.28m | 33.2m³ | 21770kg |
| 40ft standard | 12.036m | 2.305m | 2.392m | 2.340m | 2.280m | 67.7m³ | 26780kg |
| 20ft open top | 5.894m | 2.311m | 2.354m | 2.286m | 2.184m | 32.23m³ | 21600kg |
| 40ft open top | 12.028m | 2.350m | 2.345m | 2.341m | 2.274m | 65.5m³ | 26630kg |
| 20ft flat rack | 5.620m | 2.200m | 2.233m | - | - | - | 21470kg |
| 40ft flat rack | 12.080m | 2.438m | 2.103m | - | - | - | 39000kg |
| 40ft high cube | 12.036m | 2.350m | 2.697m | 2.338m | 2.338m | 76.3m³ | 26510kg |
| 20ft platform | 6.058m | 2.438m | 2.233m | - | - | - | 24000kg |
| 40ft platform | 12.180m | 2.400m | 1.950m | - | - | - | 39200kg |
