What is a dry container?
Dry containers (DC) are the most used type of container in the world: 90% of goods shipped by sea are loaded in dry containers. The 20-foot and 40-foot cargo containers are made of aluminium or steel and are suitable for all types of cargo. Aluminium containers have a slightly larger payload than steel, and steel dry containers have a slightly larger internal cube.
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Dry container size and capacity
The specific dimensions and capacities of dry containers may vary depending on the container manufacturer, the age of the container and the container owner. The specifications listed below are representative of the majority of containers available.
20' dry container
| Tare weight | Payload capacity | Cubic capacity | Internal length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,300 | 25,000 kg |
33.2 m3 |
5.9 m |
| 5,071.5 lbs | 55,126.9 lbs |
1,172 cu ft |
19.4 ft |
| Internal width | Internal height | Door opening width | Door opening height |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.35 m | 2.39 m |
2.34 m |
2.28 m |
| 7.7 ft | 7.9 ft |
7.7 ft |
7.5 ft |
40' dry container
| Tare weight | Payload capacity | Cubic capacity | Internal length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,750 | 27,600 kg |
67.7 m3 |
12.03 m |
| 8,268.8 lbs | 61,200 lbs |
2,389 cu ft |
39.5 ft |
| Internal width | Internal height | Door opening width | Door opening height |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.35 m | 2.39 m |
2.34 m |
2.28 m |
| 7.7 ft | 7.9 ft |
7.7 ft |
7.5 ft |
