20' Dry Container
OceanGeneral dry cargo; the standard for mid-size volumes or heavy freight.
- Interior (L×W×H)
- 5.9 × 2.35 × 2.39 m
- Capacity
- 33.2 m³
- Max payload
- 28,200 kg
- Tare
- 2,230 kg
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Containers & equipment
22 industry equipment types — ocean, reefer and special containers, air ULDs and trucks — with internal dimensions, real capacity and weight limits for each.
40' Dry Container
OceanHigher-volume general dry cargo; 2 TEU.
- Interior (L×W×H)
- 12.03 × 2.35 × 2.39 m
- Capacity
- 67.7 m³
- Max payload
- 26,700 kg
- Tare
- 3,750 kg
40' High Cube
OceanLight, bulky cargo: a foot more height than the standard 40'.
- Interior (L×W×H)
- 12.03 × 2.35 × 2.69 m
- Capacity
- 76.4 m³
- Max payload
- 26,500 kg
- Tare
- 3,900 kg
45' High Cube
OceanThe most volume in a standard box; ideal for light, high-cube cargo.
- Interior (L×W×H)
- 13.55 × 2.35 × 2.69 m
- Capacity
- 86 m³
- Max payload
- 27,700 kg
- Tare
- 4,800 kg
20' Reefer
SpecialChilled or frozen cargo with temperature control.
- Interior (L×W×H)
- 5.44 × 2.29 × 2.27 m
- Capacity
- 28.3 m³
- Max payload
- 27,400 kg
- Tare
- 3,080 kg
40' High Cube Reefer
SpecialHigher-volume perishables with controlled atmosphere.
- Interior (L×W×H)
- 11.56 × 2.29 × 2.55 m
- Capacity
- 67.3 m³
- Max payload
- 29,000 kg
- Tare
- 4,480 kg
20' Open Top
SpecialTall or heavy cargo loaded from above by crane; tarp instead of a roof.
- Interior (L×W×H)
- 5.89 × 2.35 × 2.35 m
- Capacity
- 32.5 m³
- Max payload
- 28,000 kg
- Tare
- 2,350 kg
40' Open Top
SpecialTall cargo loaded from above (machinery, coils); tarp instead of a roof.
- Interior (L×W×H)
- 12.03 × 2.35 × 2.34 m
- Capacity
- 66.4 m³
- Max payload
- 26,500 kg
- Tare
- 3,850 kg
20' Flat Rack
SpecialConcentrated heavy or wide cargo: a platform with end walls, no sides.
- Interior (L×W×H)
- 5.62 × 2.2 × 2.3 m
- Capacity
- 28.4 m³
- Max payload
- 31,200 kg
- Tare
- 2,750 kg
40' Flat Rack
SpecialOut-of-gauge and project cargo: a platform with end walls, no sides.
- Interior (L×W×H)
- 12.13 × 2.4 × 2.14 m
- Capacity
- 62.2 m³
- Max payload
- 40,000 kg
- Tare
- 5,000 kg
20' ISO Tank
SpecialBulk liquids (chemical or food grade) in a 20-foot ISO frame.
- Interior (L×W×H)
- 6.06 × 2.44 × 2.59 m
- Capacity
- 26 m³
- Max payload
- 26,300 kg
- Tare
- 3,900 kg
AKE container (LD3)
AirThe most common ULD on widebody aircraft; loose cargo and baggage.
- Base × height
- 1.56 × 1.53 × 1.63 m
- Capacity
- 4.3 m³
- Max payload
- 1,500 kg
- Tare
- 82 kg
AKH container (LD3-45)
AirLow-profile ULD for narrowbody aircraft (A320 family).
- Base × height
- 1.56 × 1.53 × 1.14 m
- Capacity
- 3.5 m³
- Max payload
- 1,050 kg
- Tare
- 85 kg
PMC pallet (96×125")
AirThe standard air pallet with net; the workhorse of air freight.
- Base × height
- 3.18 × 2.44 × 1.63 m
- Capacity
- 10.5 m³
- Max payload
- 6,700 kg
- Tare
- 120 kg
PAG pallet (88×125")
AirNarrower air pallet with net; the PMC alternative depending on aircraft and position.
- Base × height
- 3.18 × 2.24 × 1.63 m
- Capacity
- 9.5 m³
- Max payload
- 6,000 kg
- Tare
- 110 kg
53' Dry Van
GroundThe trucking standard in Mexico and cross-border; maximum cube.
- Interior (L×W×H)
- 15.85 × 2.54 × 2.79 m
- Capacity
- 110 m³
- Max payload
- 22,000 kg
- Tare
- 6,800 kg
48' Dry Van
GroundThe 53' alternative where access or regulations call for it.
- Interior (L×W×H)
- 14.33 × 2.54 × 2.74 m
- Capacity
- 100 m³
- Max payload
- 23,000 kg
- Tare
- 6,300 kg
53' Reefer Trailer
GroundCold chain by road: perishables, pharma and temp-controlled freight.
- Interior (L×W×H)
- 15.4 × 2.5 × 2.65 m
- Capacity
- 102 m³
- Max payload
- 21,000 kg
- Tare
- 7,800 kg
48' Flatbed
GroundLoose cargo, machinery and out-of-gauge; loaded by crane or forklift.
- Interior (L×W×H)
- 14.63 × 2.59 × 2.6 m
- Capacity
- 98 m³
- Max payload
- 25,000 kg
- Tare
- 8,000 kg
3-axle truck (torton)
GroundThree-axle rigid truck for regional distribution with solid tonnage.
- Interior (L×W×H)
- 7.6 × 2.44 × 2.44 m
- Capacity
- 45 m³
- Max payload
- 15,500 kg
- Tare
- 9,500 kg
Straight truck (rabón)
GroundTwo-axle rigid truck for urban and regional runs of medium volume.
- Interior (L×W×H)
- 7.4 × 2.44 × 2.44 m
- Capacity
- 44 m³
- Max payload
- 8,000 kg
- Tare
- 6,500 kg
3.5-t truck
GroundFinal mile and urban deliveries; the light unit of the fleet.
- Interior (L×W×H)
- 4.9 × 2.3 × 2.3 m
- Capacity
- 25 m³
- Max payload
- 3,500 kg
- Tare
- 3,200 kg
Industry reference dimensions — actuals vary by manufacturer, carrier or airline. Weight limits on Mexican highways (NOM-012 road standard) may be lower than the equipment maximum.
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