Shipping containers or ‘Intermodal Freight Containers’ are designed/built to smoothly move cargo from one mode of transport to another without unloading and reloading. The mode of transports can be either by truck, rail or ship. Depending on the type of products transported, different containers are used which may vary in dimensions, structure, materials, construction, etc.
Below are some of the most common types of shipping containers used:
1. Dry Storage Containers
Container Specifications 20ft 40ft 40ft HC Inside Measurement (in mm) Length: 5,898Width: 2,350Height: 2,390 Length: 12,032Width: 2,350Height: 2,390 Length: 12,032Width: 2,350Height: 2,695 Door Opening (in mm) Width: 2,340Height: 2,280 Width: 2,340Height: 2,280 Width: 2,340Height: 2,585 Load Capacity (in CBM) 33.1 67.6 76.2 Max. Load Weight (in KG) 28.280 26,740 26,650 / 28,670
2. Flat Rack Containers
Container Specifications 20ft 40ft Inside Measurement (in mm) Length: 5,652Width: 2,438Height: 2,213 Length: 12,082Width: 2,438Height: 1,955 Outside Measurement (in mm) Length: 6,058Width: 2,438Height: 2,591 Length: 12,192Width: 2,438Height: 2,591 Load Capacity (in CBM) 28.4 53.2 Max. Load Weight (in KG) 30,950 38,800
3. Open Top Containers
Container Specifications 20ft 40ft Inside Measurement (in mm) Length: 5,898Width: 2,350Height: 2,348 Length: 12,022Width: 2,350Height: 2,348 Door Opening (in mm) Width: 2,340Height: 2,280 Width: 2,340Height: 2,280 Roof Opening (in mm) Width: 5,680Height: 2,252 Width: 11,798Height: 2,230 Load Capacity (in CBM) 32.5 66.3 Max. Load Weight (in KG) 28,100 26,600
4. Refrigerated Containers
Container Specifications 20ft 40ft Inside Measurement (in mm) Length: 5,456Width: 2,288Height: 2,263 Length: 11,590Width: 2,284Height: 2,544 Outside Measurement (in mm) Length: 6,058Width: 2,438Height: 2,591 Length: 12,192Width: 2,438Height: 2,896 Door Opening (in mm) Width: 2,290Height: 2,221 Width: 2,290Height: 2,502 Load Capacity (in CBM) 28.2 67.5 Max. Load Weight (in KG) 27,570 29,480
BGL is experienced in handling/transporting various types of containers. If you want to know more or have any questions/requests about the Shipping Services we can provide. That you can address to the BGL Management and receive a tailored solution and proposition for your Cargo requirements.
