Container Type |
ISO Code | External Dimensions
(L x W x H) |
Description |
20ft Standard Container | 22G1 | 6.06m × 2.44m × 2.59m | Also known as a TEU, used widely for dry cargo. |
40ft Standard Container | 42G1 | 12.19m × 2.44m × 2.59m | Double the length of a 20ft, used for larger volumes. |
40ft High Cube Container | 45G1 | 12.19m × 2.44m × 2.90m | Extra height (9’6”), suitable for voluminous cargo. |
20ft Open Top Container | 22U1 | Same as 20ft standard | No rigid roof; for oversize cargo loaded from the top. |
40ft Open Top Container | 42U1 | Same as 40ft standard | Open roof with removable tarpaulin. |
20ft Flat Rack Container | 22P3 | 6.06m × 2.44m × variable | No sides or roof, for heavy or oversized cargo. |
40ft Flat Rack Container | 42P3 | 12.19m × 2.44m × variable | Used for machinery, vehicles, or construction materials. |
20ft Reefer Container | 22R1 | 6.06m × 2.44m × 2.59m | Refrigerated container for perishable goods. |
40ft Reefer Container | 42R1 | 12.19m × 2.44m × 2.59m | Temperature-controlled cargo on longer hauls. |
40ft High Cube Reefer | 45R1 | 12.19m × 2.44m × 2.90m | Reefer with extra internal height. |