Shipping containers are built according to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to ensure that they are built to the same specifications and can be transported worldwide by truck, rail, or ship. The most common containers in circulation are 20 foot shipping containers and 40 foot shipping containers. Also known as cargo containers, they are all 8ft wide and can be either standard height (8’6″H) or high cube height (9’6″H).
20ft Shipping Container Dimensions
The following specifications should be used as a guide as internal dimensions may vary slightly depending on the factory of origin.
External dimensions should remain the same.
40ft Shipping Container Dimensions
The following specifications should be used as a guide as internal dimensions may vary slightly depending on the factory of origin.
External dimensions should remain the same.
Mini Container Dimensions
The following specifications should be used as a guide as internal dimensions may vary slightly depending on the factory of origin.
External dimensions should remain the same.
Shipping Container Terminology
