Dry Containers (General) – These containers are for general cargo and are suitable for most types. They are constructed in standardised sizes but may have slight internal capacity and tare weight variations.
Dry Containers (High Cube) – The high cube dry containers are different in dimensions and are ideal for light and bulky cargo. Please note – 20’ Hi Cubes are less common and may be difficult for us to supply over some routes.
Container Dimensions
Dry Containers
Internal Length
Internal Width
Internal Height
Door Width
Door Height
Tare Weight
20' General
5.89
2.35
2.391
2.338
2.276
2.25
20' Hi Cube
5.89
2.35
2.69
2.338
2.59
2.85
40' General
12.037
2.352
2.392
2.34
2.276
3.82
40' Hi Cube
12.032
2.352
2.699
2.352
2.585
3.98
Reefers (General and Hi Cube) – These are refrigerated units for transporting perishable commodities that require controlled temperatures.
Reefers Dimensions
Dry Containers
Internal Length
Internal Width
Internal Height
Door Width
Door Height
Tare Weight
20' General
5.43
2.29
2.261
2.29
2.228
2.98
20' Hi Cube
5.43
2.29
2.526
2.29
2.491
3.14
40' General
11.554
2.29
2.238
2.29
2.204
4.52
40' Hi Cube
11.563
2.29
2.526
2.29
2.491
4.71
Reefers (General and Hi-Cube) – These are refrigerated units for transporting perishable commodities that require controlled temperatures.
Flat Racks
Flat Racks
Internal Length
Internal Width
Internal Height
Tare Weight
20' General
6.038
2.21
2.213
2.74
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40' General
12.18
2.38
1.955
4.9
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The gross container weights are generally restricted to around 26 tonnes for NZ domestic swinglift operation, or 28.5 tonnes on a skeletal trailer. There are exceptions, so please discuss your specific requirements with us.
Swinglift trucks swing the container off to the right, or driver’s side, so we will need to establish at the time you order your container whether you require the container doors facing forward or rear.