If you are shipping cargo that has a height that exceeds the height of a container, or cargo that is best packed through the roof of the container (e.g. it is being loaded with a crane) one of the options for international container shipping are open-topped containers.
An open topped container with doors open and tarp off. The bands on top can swing open for loading. |
There are a few different types of containers. The important dimensions for Open Top containers are as follows:
20′ Open Top Inside Length 19′ 4” 5.89 m Inside Width 7′ 7” 2.31 m Inside Height 7′ 8” 2.33 m Door Width 7′ 6” 2.28 m Door Height 7′ 2” 2.18 m Capacity 1,136 cubic feet 32.16 cubic meters Tare Weight 5, 280 lbs 2, 394 kgs Maximum Cargo 47, 620* lbs 21, 600* kgs 40′ Open Top Inside Length 39′ 5” 12.01 m Inside Width 7′ 8” 2.33 m Inside Height 7′ 8” 2.33 m Door Width 7′ 8” 2.33 m Door Height 7′ 5” 2.28 m Capacity 2, 350 cubic feet 67.67 cubic meters Tare Weight 8, 490 lbs 3, 701 kgs Maximum Cargo 58, 710* lbs 26, 630* kgs
*Legal weight and weight maximum for steamship line may be lower than this number
There are a few other types of containers (e.g. refrigerated, Flat Rack, 45′), but the above covers the dimensions of Open Top containers.
The better idea we get of the size of what you are shipping, the better we will be able to accurately quote you, based on the best container to use. Other companies will give you what appears to be a great quote, but will continue adding fees as the shipment continues, since they did not advise you correctly from the start. K International Transport gets it right from step one, so you can budget accurately and stay on budget.
Contact us today to receive international shipping rates, we can be reached by phone at 212-267-6400, email: inquiries@kinternational.comand Skype:kinternationalny