Container, Pallets and Restricted Cargo

Specifications on

Ocean Container – Loading Factors & Specifications

20′ Dry Van

  • Internal Dimensions 5900 mm (L) x 2352 mm (W) x 2393 mm (H)

  • Door Opening 2340 mm (W) x 2280 mm (H)

  • Internal Capacity 33 CBM

  • Avg. Tare Weight 2230 KGs

  • Max. Payload 28250 KGs

How many pallets will fit on the floor:

  • 11 Euro pallets / 800 mm (W) x 1200 mm (L)

  • 9-10 Standard Pallets / 1000 mm (W) x 1200 mm (L)

40′ Dry Van

  • Internal Dimensions 12043 mm (L) x 2352 mm (W) x 2395 mm (H)

  • Door Opening 2340 mm (W) x 2280 mm (H)

  • Internal Capacity 68 CBM

  • Avg. Tare Weight 3740 KGs

  • Max. Payload 26740 KGs

How many pallets will fit on the floor:

  • 23-24 Euro pallets / 800 mm (W) x 1200 mm (L)

  • 20-21 Standard Pallets / 1000 mm (W) x 1200 mm (L)

40′ Dry Van High Cube

  • Internal Dimensions 12034 mm (L) x 2352 mm (W) x 2700 mm (H)

  • Door Opening dimensions 2340 mm (W) x 2285 mm (H)

  • Internal Capacity 76 CBM

  • Avg. Tare Weight 3900 KGs

  • Max. Payload 26580 KGs

45′ Dry Van

  • Internal Dimensions 13556 mm (L) x 2352 mm (W) x 2700 mm (H)

  • Door Opening dimensions 2340 mm (W) x 2585 mm (H)

  • Internal Capacity 86 CBM

  • Avg. Tare Weight 4700 KGs

  • Max. Payload 25780 KGs

Pallet Dimensions

Standard pallet sizes and dimensions for international shipping

ISO pallets are available in six different sizes. Their dimensions vary depending on the region in which they are used.

If you are shipping internationally to a different continent, we recommend choosing a standard-sized ISO pallet for the destination so that the goods do not have to be transferred to another pallet before delivery.

Here is a summary of the six ISO pallets most commonly used:

  • North America 1016 mm (W) x 1219 mm (L), max. weight 2,087 kg

  • Europe, Asia 1000 mm (W) x 1200 mm (L), max. weight 1,250 kg

  • Australia 1165 mm (W) x 1165 mm (L), max. weight 2,000 kg

  • North America, Asia, Europe 1067 mm (W) x 1067 mm (L), max. weight 1,678 kg

  • Asia 1100 mm (W) x 1100 mm (L), max. weight 1,750 kg

  • Europe 800 mm (W) x 1200 mm (L), max. weight 1,500 kg

Euro pallet standard sizes and dimensions for shipping

Euro pallets (or EUR pallets, EPAL pallets) are the standard pallets used in Europe. A single pallet weighs 20-25kg and is available in four different sizes:

  • EUR, EUR 1 (most common in Europe) 800 mm (W) x 1200 mm (L), max. weight 1,500 kg

  • EUR 2 (most common in the UK) 1000 mm (W) x 1200 mm (L), max. weight 1,250 kg

  • EUR 3 1000 mm (W) x 1200 mm (L), max. weight 1,500 kg

  • EUR 6 600 mm (W) x 800 mm (L), max. weight 500 kg

Restricted Cargos

Please note, the below mentioned restricted cargos are subject to special handling arrangements and in most cases will incur surcharges.

The following commodities are considered Restricted Cargo by all Airlines and Ocean Carriers:

  • Dangerous Hazardous Cargo (Haz Mat),as classified by UN standards

  • Human Remains

  • Perishables (Foodstuffs & Pharmaceuticals) *

  • Animals / Livestock / Plants

  • Motor Vehicles

  • Valuables / Gold Bullion / Legal Tender / Precious Metal Jewellery

  • Radioactive material

    * Perishable Shipments can be handled subject to special arrangements and criteria. Contact us to discuss your requirements.