REEFER CONTAINER
‘Reefer containers’ is short for refrigerated containers used in freight forwarding. They look almost identical to regular containers but function as large fridges that can control the temperature of their cargo. This makes them ideal for transporting goods such as pharmaceuticals, fruits, meat, fish, and flowers.
Characteristics:
- Recommended for delicate cargo.
- The bottom-air delivery system ensures refrigerated cargo reaches its destination in optimum condition.
| Type | Container Weight | Interior Measurement | Door Open | ||||||
| Gross (Kg) | Tare (Kg) | Net (Kg) | Length (m) | Width (m) | Height (m) | Capacity (m) | Width (m) | Heigth (m) | |
| 20 ft | 24000 | 3050 | 20950 | 5.449 | 2.290 | 2.244 | 26.70 | 2.276 | 2.261 |
| 40 ft | 30480 | 4520 | 25960 | 11.690 | 2.250 | 2.247 | 57.10 | 2.280 | 2.205 |
OPEN TOP CONTAINER
Open top containers have an open-top covered by a tarpaulin instead of a solid roof. This enables oversized cargo such as timber and scrap metal to be loaded from the top. It normally also has end doors, like closed containers, to give flexibility for loading and unloading.
Characteristics:
- Allowing cargo to be loaded from the top.
- Open Top containers are particularly suitable for bulky cargo such as machinery, they are fitted with a PVC tarpaulin cover and attachable bows with cable seating devices.
- The container doors can be removed to make the stuffing of cargo more convenient.
- Manufactured from steel.
Below are the specifications for the most commonly used Open Top cargo container types. This is provided as general information only and is not a shipping guideline. Specific dimensions and cargo handling capacity of a particular unit should be verified with the company that provides the container.
| Type | Container Weight | Interior Measurement | Door Open | ||||||
| Gross (Kg) | Tare (Kg) | Net (Kg) | Length (m) | Width (m) | Height (m) | Capacity (m) | Width (m) | Heigth (m) | |
| 20 ft | 24000 | 2580 | 21420 | 5.629 | 2.212 | 2.311 | 32.00 | 2.330 | 2.263 |
| 40 ft | 30480 | 4290 | 26190 | 11.763 | 2.212 | 2.311 | 65.40 | 2.330 | 2.263 |
GARMENT CONTAINER
The garment on hanger (GOH) container is designed to meet the needs of apparel shippers. Available in 20 feet and 40 feet lengths, GOH container hold apparel in a secure and easily transportable manner. Hanger Containers are used to load high-class clothes. It is a traditional fitment without alteration; connect the racks and poles with screws and nuts. The plastic cloth covers all inner sides, dryer hanged on every pole, dustproof portiere.
- Use for all kinds of garment.
- These containers are specially designed for garment products and related industries.
- There are some options of using a string or bar system or a combination of both.
- The containers allow increased flexibility, greater load internal capacity and savings on transportation and handling cost.
| Type | Container Weight | Interior Measurement | Door Open | ||||||
| Gross (Kg) | Tare (Kg) | Net (Kg) | Length (m) | Width (m) | Height (m) | Capacity (m) | Width (m) | Heigth (m) | |
| 20 ft | 24000 | 2240 | 21760 | 5.898 | 2.352 | 2.394 | 33.20 | 2.343 | 2.280 |
| 40 ft | 30480 | 3885 | 26595 | 12.031 | 2.352 | 2.394 | 67.74 | 2.343 | 2.280 |
HIGH CUBE CONTAINER
High cube containers are one of the most commonly used containers for shipping cargo after standard 20ft and 40ft containers. Providing extra space, these containers are the go-to choices for forwarders.
A distant, identical, but a taller cousin of 40ft standard containers, these specialized high cube containers are much in demand due to the height advantage.
Characteristics:
- With High Cube containers.
- You gain an extra foot in height compared with general-purpose containers.
- Ideal for light, voluminous cargo, or bulky cargo.
- These extra volume containers come in steel and aluminum.
Below are the specifications for the most commonly used Garment cargo container types. This is provided as general information only and is not a shipping guideline. Specific dimensions and cargo handling capacity of a particular unit should be verified with the company that provides the container.
| Type | Container Weight | Interior Measurement | Door Open | ||||||
| Gross (Kg) | Tare (Kg) | Net (Kg) | Length (m) | Width (m) | Height (m) | Capacity (m) | Width (m) | Heigth (m) | |
| 40 ft | 30480 | 3980 | 26500 | 12.031 | 2.352 | 2.698 | 76.30 | 2.340 | 2.585 |
| 45 ft | 30480 | 4800 | 25680 | 13.544 | 2.352 | 2.698 | 86.00 | 2.340 | 2.585 |
FLAT RACK CONTAINER
Flat Rack Containers are a type of specialized container having walls only at the short end of the container. This is why these containers are employed when the cargo needs to be loaded from the top or sides due to different dimensions or abnormal loads.
They are majorly used for shipping heavy or bulky cargo such as machinery, timber, pipes, buses, boats, etc. which don’t fit inside standard containers and stick out through open sides. Here’s everything you need to know about these versatile containers.
Characteristics:
- With High Cube containers.
- You gain an extra foot in height compared with general-purpose containers.
- Ideal for light, voluminous cargo, or bulky cargo.
- These extra volume containers come in steel and aluminum.
Below are the specifications for the most commonly used Flat Rack cargo container types. This is provided as general information only and is not a shipping guideline. Specific dimensions and cargo handling capacity of a particular unit should be verified with the company that provides the container.
| Type | Container Weight | Interior Measurement | |||||
| Gross (Kg) | Tare (Kg) | Net (Kg) | Length (m) | Width (m) | Height (m) | Capacity (m) | |
| 20 ft | 30480 | 2900 | 27580 | 5.624 | 2.236 | 2.234 | 27.90 |
| 40 ft | 34000 | 5870 | 28130 | 11.786 | 2.236 | 1.968 | 51.90 |
DOLPHIN GLOBAL LOGISTICS is based in Mumbai, the Financial Capital of India and we have over 10 years of experience working as independent freight forwarding specialists.