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What is the maximum cargo weight for a 40 HC container?

Weight
Measure Max Gross Max Payload
Kilograms 32,500 28,600
Pounds 71,650 63,052fcl freight

How many cbm is a 40ft HC container?

A 40′ high-cube dry container can load 28,620 kilos. With a height of 2.70 metres and an inside width of 2.35 metres, the volume of a 40 ‘high-cube – often abbreviated hc – container is 76 cubic metres. High-cube containers have become very popular in recent years for transporting dry goods via sea freight.

How many tons can a container carry?

A 20-foot container’s unloaded weight is 2,300 kg and can, in theory, be loaded to a maximum weight of 28 tons (25,400kg). However, this would depend in large part on possible restrictions and/or limitations of the shipping line, the nature of the cargo and specific details of the shipment.

What is FCL in freight?

FCL is a term used in sea freight to describe shipments that consist of a [full container load,” or a shipment that only has one consignee in a single container and is not being shared with other shippers. Standard container sizes are 20′ and 40′ containers; both sizes offer standard and high cube sizing.

How many CBM is 20ft container?

33 CBM20FT and 40FT Containers
Container Type Internal Dimensions Cubic Capacity
20FT General L – 5.89M W – 2.35M H – 2.36M 33 CBM
20FT High Cube L – 5.89M W – 2.35M H – 2.69M 37 CBM
40FT General L – 12.05M W – 2.35M H – 2.36M 66 CBM
40FT High Cube L – 12.05M W – 2.35M H – 2.69M 76 CBM

What is LTL reefer?

[Reefer” is the term used to describe a refrigerated LTL truck. These shipments carry refrigerated or temperature-controlled freight. This protects the goods from deteriorating, perishing, or damaging during transport.

What is the LTL limit?

Standard LTL is used for shipments that do not take up the full cargo space in a truck. Generally speaking, LTL is for shipments that weigh more than 150 lbs. but less than 15,000 lbs., are no more than 10 pallets and no longer than 12 linear feet.

How is LCL cost calculated?

LCL cost is calculated primarily by volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM). The more space you need, the more you pay. Weight is also taken into account when determining LCL shipping costs, but because container ships can handle huge amounts of weight, volume usually matters more to overall costs.

How much can you load in a 20ft container?

A 20-foot container’s unloaded weight is 2,300 kg and can, in theory, be loaded to a maximum weight of 28 tons (25,400kg).

How many 50kg bags fit in a 40ft container?

Weight wise, The weight of a 40ft. ISO container is 3.740kg and can be transported with a total weight of 30.480kg. This means that another 26.740kg can be loaded. Therefore in theory 534 x 50kg bags could be loaded and that should be within the volume capacity of a 40ft container.