Container Specifications
Containers come in different shapes and sizes and can vary depending on the age of the container and the manufacturer. Each container has a unique identification number that allows it to be traced around the world as it travels from port to port.
Wallis Shipping can offer you Track and Trace capability for your shipments using our own Exportease application. For more details just contact us and we can arrange a demonstration for you.
We can also arrange your packing or storage too!
DV & HC Containers
The most used units, standard containers. Used for all kinds of cargo and made from either steel or aluminium.
The 40′ HC (High Cube) units are ideal for light, voluminous cargo.
| Name | Internal Length | Internal Width | Internal Height | Tare Weight | Max Payload | Door width | Door Height |
| 20' DV | 5.9m | 2.35m | 2.39m | 2,220 kgs | 28,260 kgs | 2.34m | 2.28m |
| 40' DV | 12.03m | 2.35m | 2.39m | 3,640 kgs | 28,860 kgs | 2.34m | 2.28m |
| 40' HC | 12.03m | 2.35m | 2.7m | 3,840 kgs | 28,660 kgs | 2.34m | 2.58m |
Flat Rack Containers
Flat Rack containers are used for heavy and oversized cargo, which cannot be loaded into container with fixed walls and needs loading from top or side. Can be delivered with both fixed and collapsible end walls.
| Name | Internal Length | Internal Width | Internal Height | Tare Weight | Maximum Payload |
| 20' FR | 5.96m | 2.40m | 2.29m | 3,000 kgs | 37,000 kgs |
| 40' FR | 11.65m | 2.38m | 2.29m | 4,950 kgs | 47,550 kgs |
Open Top Containers
Open Top containers are often used for heavy machinery which requires loading by crane (from top). They are fitted with a tarpaulin (some with a Hard-top) and the door header can in most cases be removed.
| Name | Internal Length | Internal Width | Internal Height | Door Width | Door Height | Tare Weight | Maximum Payload |
| 20' OT | 5.9m | 2.35m | 2.35m |
2.34m |
2.28m | 2,300 kgs | 28,180 kgs |
| 40' OT | 12.03m | 2.35m | 2.39m | 2.34m | 2.28m | 3,800 kgs | 26,680 kgs |
Refrigerated Containers
Refrigerated containers, also called Reefers, are used when cargo requires a constant temperature during transport such as medicine or consumables.
| Name | Internal Length | Internal Width | Internal Height | Width at Door | Height at Door | Tare Weight | Maximum Payload | Cubic Capacity |
| 20' RF | 5.45m | 2.29m | 2.16m | 2.29m | 2.26m | 2,480 kgs | 27,540 kgs | 28.3 m3 |
| 40' RF | 11.59m | 2.29m | 2.4m | 2.29m | 2.57m | 4,600 kgs | 30,260 kgs | 67.9 m3 |