Platform Container
What is a platform container?
A platform container is the only container without sides or a rooftop making it more flexible for heavy or oversized cargo. Platform containers are available as 20′ and 40′.
Size and capacity of a platform 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′ platform container
Tare weight
2,740 kg
6,041.7 lbs
Payload capacity
31,260 kg
69,928.3 lbs
Internal length
6,06 m
1,172 cu ft
Internal width
2.44 m
8 ft
40′ platform container
Tare weight
5,700 kg
12,568,5 lbs
Payload capacity
39,300 kg
86,656,5 lbs
Internal length
12.19 m
40 ft
Internal width
2.44 m
8 ft
