Containers dimensions

Containers dimensions

Special Containers

These containers are designed to enable you to select the best fit solution for your special needs.

Please note that in certain exceptional cases, the containers operated by Nippon Express may have specifications that differ from the descriptions above. Also, cargo in container must conform to the dimensional regulations and laws stipulated by the host country, thus payload capacity may be affected. For more information or assistance, please contact your local Nippon Express customer service representative.

For maximum cargo weight guidelines, please contact your local Nippon Express customer service representative as these are container weight capacity and might exceed local State/Country legal cargo weight limits.

For cargo weight guidelines in International Intermodal Containers for Transport on USA Highway System please visit OCEMA's website here.

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20' Open Top Container and 40' Open Top Container      Top

contenedor-estandarOpen top containers are especially suitable for transporting overheight cargo, i.e. cargo taller than 2.54m (8'5"). They are available in two sizes: 20' and 40'. Cargo can be loaded by crane from the top-side. Overheight cargo can also be loaded from the door-side since the door header can be swung open.

Numerous lashing rings are available on the four corner posts, top-side rails and bottom-side rails for securing the cargo. If the cargo needs to be protected from rain, tarpaulin sheets can be provided to cover the top of the container. Forklift pockets* are available on many 20' open top containers. Gooseneck tunnels* are available on most 40' open top containers.

Commodities commonly shipped in the open top container include machinery, industrial boilers, tractors, steel pipes, steel bars and cables.

20' Open Top Container
Description Metric U.S.
Cubic Capacity 33.200 cubic meters 1,130 cubic feet
Payload (Weight) 28,230 kg 62,240 lb
Tare Weight 2,250 kg 4,960 lb
Max Gross Weight 30,480 kg 67,200 lb
Internal Length 5.900 m 19'4"
Internal Width 2.350 m 7'8"
Internal Height 2.310 m 7'7"
Door Opening Width 2.340 m 7'8"
Door Opening Height 2.260 m 7'5"
Roof Opening Length 5.500 m 18'1"
Roof Opening Width 2.220 m 7'3"

 

40' Open Top Container

Description Metric U.S.
Cubic Capacity 65.5 cubic meters 2,306 cubic feet
Payload (Weight) 26,580 kg 58,602 lb
Tare Weight 3,900 kg 8,598 lb
Max Gross Weight 30,480 kg 67,200 lb
Internal Length 12.040 m 39'6"
Internal Width 2.350 m 7'8"
Internal Height 2.310 m 7'7"
Door Opening Width 2.340 m 7'8"
Door Opening Height 2.260 m 7'5"
Roof Opening Length 11.600 m 38'1"
Roof Opening Width 2.140 m 7'0"

 

20' Collapsible Flat Rack Container and 40' Collapsible Flat Rack Container       Top

Although flat rack containers are primarily meant for overwidth (width greater than 2.35m or 7'8") and heavyweight cargo, both overwidth and overheight cargo can be loaded on flat rack containers due to its open construction. The specially reinforced bottom construction can sustain the high pressure of heavyweight cargo. Numerous high load capacity lashing rings are installed on the corner posts, top-side rails and bottom-side rails for lashing and bracing of the cargo.

Commodities commonly shipped in the flat rack container include machinery, industrial boilers, tractors, parts packed in cases, steel tubes, steel pipes, steel bars and cables.

20' Collapsible Flat Rack Container

Description Metric U.S.
Payload (Weight) 31,260 kg 68,917 lb
Tare Weight 2,740 kg 6,041 lb
Max Gross Weight 34,000 kg 74,957 lb
Internal Length 6.040 m 19'10"
Internal Width 2.230 m 7'4"
Internal Height 2.230 m 7'4"
External Length 6.058 m 19'11"
External Width 2.438 m 8'0"
External Height 2.591 m 8'6"

 

40' Collapsible Flat Rack Container

Description Metric U.S.
Payload (Weight) 31,260 - 40,050 kg 68,920- 88,300 lb
Tare Weight 2,600 - 2,820 kg 5,732- 6,217 lb
Max Gross Weight 30,000 - 45,000 kg 66,140- 99,210 lb
Internal Length 12.054 m 39'7"
Internal Width 2.230 m 7'4"
Internal Height 1.955 m 6'5"
External Length 12.192 m 40'0"
External Width 2.438 m 8'0"
External Height 2.591 m 8'6"

 


Disclaimer: Please note that in certain exceptional cases, the containers operated by Nippon Express may have specifications that differ from the descriptions above. Also, cargo in container must conform to the dimensional regulations and laws stipulated by the host country, thus payload capacity may be affected. For more information or assistance, please contact your local Nippon Express customer service representative.