Sea Freight Container Sizes: Transport Your Goods in Bulk According to the Sizes

Are you looking forward to sending your goods via sea and confused about the loading, storage in containers, unloading, and more? The best-in-class services of Travelite are the answer to all your queries. Transporting goods by sea makes the entire process very efficient and hassle-free. But choosing the right Sea freight container sizes is essential because it’s directly proportional to the pricing of the shipment charges. In simple terms, the size of the containers increases, then the pricing of the shipment also increases. Let’s know more about the container size and volume in detail.  

Types of Sea Freight Containers

There are several types of containers available for sea cargo in Qatar. It includes: 

1. Standard container 

2. Hardtop freight shipping container 

3. Flat rack container 

4. Platform container 

5. Open top container 

6. Reefer (refrigerated) container 

7. Insulated container 

8. Tank container 

What are the Sea Freight Container Sizes Available?

According to the quality and quantity of goods to be transported, several types of container sizes are designed for an efficient logistic experience. 

1. 20FT General- In this type of container, the internal dimensions (L x W x H) are 5.89 x 2.35 x 2.36m and the total cargo weight it can carry is about 21,700kgs. 

2. 20FT High Cube- In this type of container, the internal dimensions are 5.89 x 2.35 x 2.69m and the total cargo weight it can carry is about 21,700kgs. 

3. 40FT General- In this type of container, the internal dimensions are 12.05 x 2.35 x 2.36m and the total cargo weight it can carry is about 26500kgs. 

4. 40FT High Cube- The internal dimensions are 12.05 x 2.35 x 2.69m and the total cargo weight is about 26500kgs. 

5. 20FT Flat Rack with sides- The internal dimensions are 5.89 x 2.35 x 2.23m and the total cargo weight is about 26500kgs. 

6. 20FT Flat Rack without sides- Here, the internal dimensions are 6.00 x 2.35 x 0.23m and the cargo weight is about 23500kgs. 

7. 40FT Flat Rack with Sides- In this container, the internal dimensions are 12.05 x 2.35 x 2.23m and the cargo weight is about 3600kgs. 

8. 40FT Flat Rack without sides- Here, the internal dimensions are 12.20 x 2.35 x 0.65m and the cargo weight is about 39000kgs. 

9. 20FT Open Top- In this type of container, the internal dimensions are 5.89 x 2.35 x 2.36m and the total cargo weight it can carry is about 21700kgs. 

10.  40FT Open Top- Here the internal dimensions are 12.05 x 2.35 x 2.36m and the total cargo weight it can carry is about 26500kgs. 

11.  20FT Reefer- In this container, the internal dimensions are 5.44 x 2.26 x 2.24m and the cargo weight is about 21700kgs. 

12.  40FT Reefer- In this type of container, the internal dimensions are 11.55 x 2.26 x 2.24m and the total cargo weight it can carry is about 25000kgs. 

For better understanding, if you have to transport dairy products then you should opt for 20FT reefer and 40FT reefer containers. Their dimensions are reduced because of the thick walls they have that can be set at a required temperature for the duration of the voyage. Similarly, the open top containers allows you to load over height cargo or allows easier loading by crane. The food grade containers are designed accordingly to deliver the food and heavy loading containers are open from the top so that they can be easily moved out by crane. But the standard sea freight container size is designed in such a way that it suits most of the logistics. 

TraveLite Shipping via Various Sea Freight Container Sizes

Travelite provides a wide collection of container sizes in Qatar to transport light to heavy products. The sea freight container dimensions should be checked as per the cargo to be shipped. Our best-in-class services ensure goods are loaded in specific containers with utmost safety. The simple process starts with the freight forwarders booking containers or space with the shipping agent. Afterward, cargo is transported to the port and undergoes custom clearance in Qatar. And finally, the goods are loaded in containers depending on the need of the goods and kept in cargo ships for transportation. Travelite ensures a smooth logistic for a satisfactory experience.

Sea freight forwarding services are a boon to the economy. The entire process is completed via the packing of goods in specially designed containers and are delivered safely with utmost precautions. The best-in-class services of Travelite help you to deliver your products on time resulting in high productivity. Our highly proficient team ensures the best services to the clients without any hassle.