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…

Internal dimensions20'40'40'HC45'HC
Length (mm)5 90012 03412 03413 556
Width (mm)2 3522 3522 3522 352
Height (mm)2 3932 3952 7002 698
Door dimensions20'40'40'HC45'HC
Width (mm)2 3402 3402 3402 340
Height (mm)2 2802 2802 5852 585
Weight and capacity20'40'40'HC45'HC
Max. gross weight (kg)30 48030 48030 48030 480
Tare (kg)2 2303 7403 9004 700
Max. net weight (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.

Internal dimensions20'40'45'HC
Length (mm)5 45611 58413 280
Width (mm)2 2942 2942 440
Height (mm)2 2732 5572 582
Door dimensions20'40'45'HC
Width (mm)2 2902 2902 440
Height (mm)2 2642 5692 567
Weight and capacity20'40'45'HC
Max. gross weight (kg)30 48034 00034 000
Tare (kg)3 0104 7406 180
Max. net weight (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.

Internal dimensions20'40'
Length (mm)5 90012 100
Width (mm)2 3302 330
Height (mm)2 3302 325
Door dimensions20'40'
Width (mm)2 3302 330
Height (mm)2 2802 280
Weight and capacity20'40'
Max. gross weight (kg)30 48034 000
Tare (kg)2 3004 400
Max. net weight (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.

Internal dimensions20'40'
Length (mm)5 92012 054
Width (mm)2 2082 350
Height (mm)2 5912 591
Weight and capacity20'40'
Max. gross weight (kg)34 00045 000
Tare (kg)2 7505 020
Max. net weight (kg)31 25039 980

CITERNE – tank container

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

Internal dimensions20'
Length (mm)6 058
Width (mm)2 438
Height (mm)2 591
Weight and capacity20'
Max. gross weight (kg)36 000
Tare (kg)3 550
Max. net weight (kg)32 450
Volume (L)26 000