Dry container
What is a dry container?
A dry container is a standard shipping container used for transporting all types of dry, non-temperature-sensitive goods. The containers typically come in 20′ and 40′, and they consist of steel or aluminum to resist rain, saltwater, and wind. A dry container can be customized to have more security or added features for special cargo.
Size and capacity of a dry container
Below dimensions reflect the majority of containers available. The specific dimensions and capacities can vary and depends on different parameters such as the age of the container and the container manufacturer.
20′ dry container
Tare weight
2,300 kg
5,071.5 lbs
Payload capacity
25,000 kg
55,126.9 lbs
Cubic capacity
33.2 m3
1,172 cu ft
Internal length
5.9 m
19.4 ft
Internal width
2.35 m
7.7 ft
Internal height
2.39 m
7.9 ft
Door opening width
2.34 m
7.7 ft
Door opening height
2.28 m
7.5 ft
40′ dry container
Tare weight
3,750
8,268.8 lbs
Payload capacity
27,600 kg
61,200 lbs
Cubic capacity
67.7 m3
2,389 cu ft
Internal length
12.03 m
39.5 ft
Internal width
2.35 m
7.7 ft
Internal height
2.39 m
7.9 ft
Door opening width
2.34 m
7.7 ft
Door opening height
2.28 m
7.5 ft
