Main Equipment Types
| Air, Sea & Road Logistics Interfreight Group
A practical guide to help you understand the main equipment used across sea freight, air freight, and road transport. Identify the most suitable solution for your cargo based on size, handling, urgency, and transport conditions.
Sea Freight Equipment
> Dry Van Containers
Standard enclosed containers used for general cargo such as cartons, pallets, and boxed goods. They offer full protection from weather and are the most commonly used equipment in sea freight.
20ft DV
Max Gross Weight:
24,000 kg
Tare Weight:
2,200 kg
Max Payload:
21,800 kg
Internal Dimensions:
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Length: 5.90 m
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Width: 2.35 m
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Height: 2.39 m
Door Opening:
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Width: 2.34 m
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Height: 2.28 m
Volume Capacity:
33.2 CBM
40ft DV
Max Gross Weight:
30,480 kg
Tare Weight:
3,800 kg
Max Payload:
26,680 kg
Internal Dimensions:
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Length: 12.03 m
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Width: 2.35 m
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Height: 2.39 m
Door Opening:
-
Width: 2.34 m
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Height: 2.28 m
Volume Capacity:
67.6 CBM
40ft HC
Max Gross Weight:
30,480 kg
Tare Weight:
3,900 kg
Max Payload:
26,580 kg
Internal Dimensions:
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Length: 12.03 m
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Width: 2.35 m
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Height: 2.70 m
Door Opening:
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Width: 2.34 m
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Height: 2.58 m
Volume Capacity:
76.2 CBM
> Open Top Containers
Containers with a removable roof designed for cargo that cannot be loaded through standard doors. Ideal for machinery, tall cargo, and shipments requiring crane loading from above.
20ft
Max Gross Weight:
24,000 kg
Tare Weight:
2,140 kg
Max Payload:
21,860 kg
Internal Dimensions:
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Length: 5.89 m
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Width: 2.34 m
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Height: 2.35 m
Door Opening:
-
Width: 2.34 m
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Height: 2.28 m
Volume Capacity:
31.5 CBM
40ft
Max Gross Weight:
30,480 kg
Tare Weight:
3,700 kg
Max Payload:
26,780 kg
Internal Dimensions:
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Length: 12.03 m
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Width: 2.34 m
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Height: 2.35 m
Door Opening:
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Width: 2.34 m
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Height: 2.28 m
Volume Capacity:
67.0 CBM
> Reefer Containers
Temperature-controlled containers used for transporting perishable or sensitive goods such as food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. They maintain a constant internal environment throughout transit.
20ft
Max Gross Weight:
25,400 kg
Tare Weight:
2,870 kg
Max Payload:
22,530 kg
Internal Dimensions:
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Length: 5.46 m
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Width: 2.24 m
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Height: 2.25 m
Door Opening:
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Width: 2.24 m
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Height: 2.18 m
Volume Capacity:
~28-32 CBM
40ft
Max Gross Weight:
32,500 kg
Tare Weight:
4,535 kg
Max Payload:
27,965 kg
Internal Dimensions:
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Length: 11.55 m
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Width: 2.25 m
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Height: 2.22 m
Door Opening:
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Width: 2.25 m
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Height: 2.16 m
Volume Capacity:
~55–- 60 CBM
> Flat Rack Containers
Open-sided containers designed for oversized or heavy cargo that exceeds standard container dimensions. Commonly used for machinery, vehicles, and project cargo.
20ft FR
Max Gross Weight:
25,400 kg
Tare Weight:
3,080 kg
Max Payload:
22,320 kg
Internal Dimensions:
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Length: 5.99 m
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Width: 2.40 m
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Height: 2.23 m
Platform (usable deck):
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Length: 5.99 m
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Width: 2.40 m
Volume Capacity:
Open (no fixed volume)
40ft FR
Max Gross Weight:
45,000 kg
Tare Weight:
5,300 kg
Max Payload:
39,700 kg
Internal Dimensions (between posts):
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Length: 11.66–12.06 m
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Width: 2.18–2.37 m
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Height: 1.94 m (loading height)
Platform (usable deck):
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Length: ~12.00 m
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Width: ~2.40 m
Volume Capacity:
Open (no fixed volume)