Container / Pallet Data

Understanding shipping container and pallet specifications is essential for optimizing international logistics operations. This guide provides detailed measurements and specifications for the most commonly used containers and pallets in medical product shipping, helping professionals plan efficient loading strategies and ensure compliance with international shipping standards.

Shipping Container Specifications

Standard shipping containers come in various sizes to accommodate different cargo volumes and requirements. These measurements help determine loading efficiency when planning international shipments of goods like medical devices.

Container Type	Volume	External Length	External Width	External Height	Internal Length	Internal Width	Internal Height	Door Width	Door Height	Weight
20ft Shipping Container	1,172 ft³	19.83 ft	8 ft	8.5 ft	17.83 ft	7.5 ft	7.42 ft	7.5 ft	7.42 ft	4,850 lb
20ft Shipping Container	33.2 m³	6.05 m	2.44 m	2.59 m	5.44 m	2.28 m	2.26 m	2.28 m	2.26 m	2,300 kg
40ft Shipping Container	2,390 ft³	40 ft	8 ft	8.5 ft	39.5 ft	7.5 ft	7.42 ft	7.5 ft	7.42 ft	8,050 lb
40ft Shipping Container	67.7 m³	12.19 m	2.44 m	2.59 m	12.04 m	2.28 m	2.26 m	2.28 m	2.26 m	3,655 kg
40ft High Cube Container	2,694 ft³	40 ft	8 ft	9.6 ft	39.5 ft	7.5 ft	8.1 ft	7.5 ft	8.1 ft	8,598 lb
40ft High Cube Container	76.3 m³	12.19 m	2.44 m	2.99 m	12.04 m	2.28 m	2.7 m	2.28 m	2.7 m	3,900 kg
40ft Refrigerated Container	2,129 ft³	40 ft	8 ft	9.6 ft	37.11 ft	7.5 ft	8.1 ft	7.5 ft	8.1 ft	10,384 lb
40ft Refrigerated Container	60 m³	12.19 m	2.44 m	2.59 m	11.55 m	2.29 m	2.22 m	2.28 m	2.569 m	4,240 kg

20ft Shipping Container

Volume:1,172 ft³ / 33.2 m³

External Dimensions:19.83 × 8 × 8.5 ft
6.05 × 2.44 × 2.59 m

Internal Dimensions:17.83 × 7.5 × 7.42 ft
5.44 × 2.28 × 2.26 m

Door Dimensions:7.5 × 7.42 ft
2.28 × 2.26 m

Weight:4,850 lb / 2,300 kg

40ft Shipping Container

Volume:2,390 ft³ / 67.7 m³

External Dimensions:40 × 8 × 8.5 ft
12.19 × 2.44 × 2.59 m

Internal Dimensions:39.5 × 7.5 × 7.42 ft
12.04 × 2.28 × 2.26 m

Door Dimensions:7.5 × 7.42 ft
2.28 × 2.26 m

Weight:8,050 lb / 3,655 kg

40ft High Cube Container

Volume:2,694 ft³ / 76.3 m³

External Dimensions:40 × 8 × 9.6 ft
12.19 × 2.44 × 2.99 m

Internal Dimensions:39.5 × 7.5 × 8.1 ft
12.04 × 2.28 × 2.7 m

Door Dimensions:7.5 × 8.1 ft
2.28 × 2.7 m

Weight:8,598 lb / 3,900 kg

40ft Refrigerated Container

Volume:2,129 ft³ / 60 m³

External Dimensions:40 × 8 × 9.6 ft
12.19 × 2.44 × 2.59 m

Internal Dimensions:37.11 × 7.5 × 8.1 ft
11.55 × 2.29 × 2.22 m

Door Dimensions:7.5 × 8.1 ft
2.28 × 2.569 m

Weight:10,384 lb / 4,240 kg

Pallet Specifications

Pallet type and size compatibility are critical for warehouse automation, shipping cost optimization, and regional compliance. Different regions use standardized pallet sizes to ensure efficient handling and storage.

Specification	Euro-Pallet	Industrial Pallet	Asia-Pallet
Type	Four-way-entry pallet	Four-way-entry pallet	Four-way-entry pallet
Dimensions	800 × 1200 mm (2.62 ft × 3.94 ft)	1000 × 1200 mm (3.28 ft × 3.94 ft)	1100 × 1100 mm (3.61 ft × 3.61 ft)
Load-Bearing Capacity	1500 kg (3,307 lb)	1500 kg (3,307 lb)	1300 kg (2,866 lb)
Extra Load	6000 kg (13,228 lb)	6000 kg (13,228 lb)	5200 kg (11,464 lb)
Dead Load	25 kg (55 lb)	30 kg (66 lb)	30 kg (66 lb)
Technical Standards	UIC - data sheet 435-2	UIC - data sheet 435-5	n/a
Application	Exchange pallet	Exchange pallet	Export

Euro-Pallet

Type:Four-way-entry pallet

Dimensions:800 × 1200 mm
(2.62 ft × 3.94 ft)

Load-Bearing Capacity:1500 kg (3,307 lb)

Extra Load:6000 kg (13,228 lb)

Dead Load:25 kg (55 lb)

Technical Standards:UIC - data sheet 435-2

Application:Exchange pallet

Industrial Pallet

Type:Four-way-entry pallet

Dimensions:1000 × 1200 mm
(3.28 ft × 3.94 ft)

Load-Bearing Capacity:1500 kg (3,307 lb)

Extra Load:6000 kg (13,228 lb)

Dead Load:30 kg (66 lb)

Technical Standards:UIC - data sheet 435-5

Application:Exchange pallet

Asia-Pallet

Type:Four-way-entry pallet

Dimensions:1100 × 1100 mm
(3.61 ft × 3.61 ft)

Load-Bearing Capacity:1300 kg (2,866 lb)

Extra Load:5200 kg (11,464 lb)

Dead Load:30 kg (66 lb)

Technical Standards:n/a

Application:Export

Key Considerations

Container Selection: Choose container type based on cargo volume, weight, and temperature requirements
Pallet Compatibility: Ensure pallet dimensions fit efficiently within selected container dimensions
Weight Distribution: Consider load-bearing capacity when stacking pallets
Regional Standards: Verify pallet specifications meet destination country requirements
Loading Efficiency: Maximize space utilization while maintaining safety standards

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