Containers

Discover the different types of container used in international transport and their specific characteristics, so you can choose the solution best suited to your logistics needs.

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What is a container?

A container is a standardized transport unit, designed to facilitate the safe transportation of goods across different modes of transport (sea, air, road). Thanks to its standardized dimensions, it optimizes space and simplifies handling, guaranteeing logistical efficiency over international distances.

DRY – A container for all purposes

TC DRY are fully enclosed and weather-tight marine TCs. This is the most commonly used type of container because it allows to transport all types of goods: boxes, cartons, crates, pallets, drums…

Dimensions internes20'40'40'HC45'HC
Longueur (mm)5 90012 03412 03413 556
Largeur (mm)2 3522 3522 3522 352
Hauteur (mm)2 3932 3952 7002 698
Dimensions portes20'40'40'HC45'HC
Largeur (mm)2 3402 3402 3402 340
Hauteur (mm)2 2802 2802 5852 585
Poids et capacité20'40'40'HC45'HC
Poids brut max (kg)30 48030 48030 48030 480
Tare (kg)2 2303 7403 9004 700
Poids net max (kg)28 25026 74026 58025 780
Volume (m3)33677685

REEFER – temperature-controlled

This type of container is used for transport under controlled temperature. It is equipped with an electric motor to maintain a temperature inside the container.

Dimensions internes20'40'45'HC
Longueur (mm)5 45611 58413 280
Largeur (mm)2 2942 2942 440
Hauteur (mm)2 2732 5572 582
Dimensions portes20'40'45'HC
Largeur (mm)2 2902 2902 440
Hauteur (mm)2 2642 5692 567
Poids et capacité20'40'45'HC
Poids brut max (kg)30 48034 00034 000
Tare (kg)3 0104 7406 180
Poids net max (kg)27 47029 26027 820

OPEN TOP – With retractable roof

The characteristics of the Open Top containers are identical to those of the DRY except that it is devoid of a rigid roof and can be equipped with a mobile cover. This type of container is used for the transport of heavy and/or bulky manufactured products, thus allowing the loading of products with a crane.

Dimensions internes20'40'
Longueur (mm)5 90012 100
Largeur (mm)2 3302 330
Hauteur (mm)2 3302 325
Dimensions portes20'40'
Largeur (mm)2 3302 330
Hauteur (mm)2 2802 280
Poids et capacité20'40'
Poids brut max (kg)30 48034 000
Tare (kg)2 3004 400
Poids net max (kg)20 18026 080
Volume (m3)3235

FLAT RACK – with platform

A Flat Rack container with the particularity of having rigid walls that can be folded over the floor. They are used to transport large, heavy or oversized goods.

Dimensions internes20'40'
Longueur (mm)5 92012 054
Largeur (mm)2 2082 350
Hauteur (mm)2 5912 591
Poids et capacité20'40'
Poids brut max (kg)34 00045 000
Tare (kg)2 7505 020
Poids net max (kg)31 25039 980

CITERNE – tank container

This type of container is used for the transport of liquids (whether or not dangerous), including food.

Dimensions internes20'
Longueur (mm)6 058
Largeur (mm)2 438
Hauteur (mm)2 591
Poids et capacité20'
Poids brut max (kg)36 000
Tare (kg)3 550
Poids net max (kg)32 450
Volume (L)26 000