When using Sea Freight, a key decision is which type of container will best suit your cargo.
At Complete Freight we can assist and advise you on which container to use.
The below should be used as a guide only, as other variables apply, such as the rules and regulations subject to each individual shipping line. Contact us for a completely stress free experience – we can handle the whole process for you.
See the below container sizes as an example of what is available when Sea Freighting your goods.
- Dry Cargo containers
- Reefers and Platforms
- Open Top
- Dry Cargo Containers
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Dry cargo containers are for all kinds of general cargo. Most containers are constructed of steel or aluminum.
20 Foot Dry Cargo container
20 Foot Dry Cargo Container
Internal Volume: 32.8 cu/m
Max Gross Weight: 21640 kg
Tare Weight: 2360 kg
Internal Dimensions: 5.9 x 2.35 x 2.98 m
40 Foot Dry Cargo container
Internal Volume: 67.2 cu/m
Max Gross Weight: 26500 kg
Tare Weight: 3980 kg
Internal Dimensions: 12.01 x 2.35 x 2.98 m
40 Foot Dry Cargo High Cube container
Internal Volume: 75.9 cu/m
Max Gross Weight: 26330 kg
Tare Weight: 4150 kg
Internal Dimensions: 12.01 x 2.35 x 2.69 m
- Reefers and Platforms
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Refrigerated containers – “Reefers” are designed for cargo that needs the temperature to be controlled at a specific, desired setting. Refers have a refrigeration unit, with a generator that will pump cold air into the bottom of the container.
20 Foot Reefer 2107
Internal Volume: 27.9 cu/m
Max Gross Weight: 24000 kg
Tare Weight: 3230 kg
Internal Dimensions: 5.485 x 2.250 x 2.260 m
20 Foot Reefer 2061 & 2084
Internal Volume: 26 cu/m
Max Gross Weight: 22860 kg
Tare Weight: 3800 kg
Internal Dimensions: 5.170 x 2.235 x 2.250 m
20 Foot Bolster Platform
Max Gross Weight: 23460 kg
Tare Weight: 1940 kg
Dimensions: 6.06 x 2.44 x 0.23 m
40 Foot Bolster Platform
Max Gross Weight: 26260 kg
Tare Weight: 4220 kg
Dimensions: 12.19 x 2.44 x 0.65 m
- Open Top
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Flat racks are designed for out of gauge or heavy cargo that needs to be loaded from the side or top.
Flatrack container
20 Foot Flatrack
Max Gross Weight: 20015 kg
Tare Weight: 3100 kg
Dimensions: 6.06 x 2.44 x 2.44 m
40 Foot Flatrack
Max Gross Weight: 30476 kg
Tare Weight: 5646 kg
Dimensions: 12.05 x 2.12 x 1.96 m
Open top containers are covered by a weather proof tarpaulin, secured with ropes and cable sealing devices. Open tops are designed specially for over height (out of gauge) or bulky cargo. The open top allows cargo, such as machinery, to be loaded with a crane.
Open Top Container
20 Foot open top container
Internal Volume: 32.6 cu/m
Max Gross Weight: 21700 kg
Tare Weight: 2300 kg
Internal Dimensions: 5.88 x 2.33 x 2.31 m
40 Foot open top container
Internal Volume: 66.7 cu/m
Max Gross Weight: 26530 kg
Tare Weight: 3950 kg
Internal Dimensions: 12.01 x 2.33 x 2.31 m
Tare weight is the unladen weight of the container