Due to its large volume and load capacity, the 40-foot dry container is suitable for transporting various types of dry goods, especially large machinery and equipment, automobiles and parts, furniture, steel, building materials, and other large and heavy goods. It enables the consolidated transportation of large quantities of goods, significantly optimizing shipping efficiency. The gross weight of a 40-foot dry container generally does not exceed 26 tons. Compared with the 20-foot container, its cargo volume and payload capacity are substantially enhanced, effectively accommodating cargo with demanding capacity and weight specifications.
| External Dimensions (mm) | 12192 (L) × 2438 (W) × 2591 (H) |
| Internal Dimensions (mm) | 12032 (L) × 2352 (W) × 2385 (H) |
| Door Opening Width (mm) | 2340 |
| Door Opening Height (mm) | 2280 |
| Maximum Gross Weight | 30,480 kg |
| Maximum Payload | 28,280 kg |
| Tare Weight (±2%) | 3,800 kg |
A large volume of goods can be consolidated into a single shipment, reducing shipping frequency and lowering unit transit costs. This provides strong economies of scale in long-distance logistics, saving both time and operational expenditure.
Manufactured according to international ISO standards, 40-foot containers seamlessly integrate with ships, chassis trucks, railcars, and terminal handling cranes, enabling efficient intermodal transfer across global networks.
The heavy-duty design and weight balance ensure excellent resistance to harsh conditions, including ocean wave swells, severe winds, and road shocks, keeping delicate and heavy cargo securely protected throughout transit.
They are ideal for transporting large machinery, automotive components, furniture, structural steel, building materials, and bulk dry goods. They are also suitable for unified cargo, such as factory equipment or sculptures that require unified transport.
Yes, 40-foot dry containers can be customized according to specific logistics, storage, or architectural needs, including internal lining, insulation, additional access doors, ventilation, and custom paint finishes.
A 40-foot container offers more than double the volume capacity of a 20-foot container. This makes it far more cost-effective for voluminous or medium-density cargo, significantly reducing per-unit shipping expenses over long distances.
The container has a maximum gross operating weight of 30,480 kg, with a maximum cargo payload capacity of approximately 28,280 kg, alongside a tare weight of approximately 3,800 kg.
Yes. Built with high-grade industrial Corten steel and fitted with heavy-duty rubber door gaskets, standard 40ft dry containers are completely wind and watertight (WWT), effectively shielding cargo from moisture, saltwater, and weather damage.