Container Specification
A Full Container Load (FCL) is a standard (20 or 40 ft length) container, depending on the country of origin. FCL means the loading reaches its allowable maximum weight or full measurement. In practice, FCL in sea freight does not always mean that container shipping companies will pack a container to its full payload or full capacity. Container loading is a difficult procedure and during the loading, it is necessary to take great care in order to avoid cargo damage.
20 ft Standard Shipping Container Dimensions
| Container Reference Code | 20GP |
| Container Application | The 20 ft standard shipping container is for general pirpose cargo. |
| Description | None-metric | Metric |
| Maximum | 62,170 lb | 18,200 kg |
| Dimensions | 20′ x 8′ x 8’6″ | 20′ x 8′ x 8’6″ |
| Volume | 1,165 cubic feet | 33 m³ |
| Door Openings, Width | 7′ 8 1/16″ | 2,350 mm |
| Door Openings, Height | 7′ 5 1/2″ | 2,274 mm |
| Internal, Length | 19′ 4 1/8″ | 5,896 mm |
| Internal, Width | 7′ 8 1/2″ | 2,350 mm |
| Internal, Height to Load Line | 7′ 10 3/16″ | 2,393 mm |
| Weight, Gross | 67,200 lb | 30,480 kg |
| Weight, Tare | 5,030 lb | 2,280 kg |
40 ft Standard Shipping Container Dimensions
| Container Reference Code | 40GP |
| Container Application | The 40 ft standard shipping container is for general purpose cargo. |
| Description | None-metric | Metric |
| Maximum | 63,493 lb | 28,800 kg |
| Dimensions | 40′ x 8′ x 8’6″ | 40′ x 8′ x 8’6″ |
| Volume | 2,366 cubic feet | 67 m³ |
| Door Openings, Width | 7′ 8 1/8″ | 2,340 mm |
| Door Openings, Height | 7′ 5 1/2″ | 2,274 mm |
| Internal, Length | 39′ 5 11/16″ | 12,032 mm |
| Internal, Width | 7′ 8 1/2″ | 2,350 mm |
| Internal, Height to Load Line | 7′ 10 3/16″ | 2,393 mm |
| Weight, Gross | 71,650 lb | 32,500 kg |
| Weight, Tare | 8,157 lb | 3,700 kg |