Container dimensions

Technical references for Dry, Open Top, Flat Rack and Reefer equipment.

Illustrative tools for measuring carton dimensions and weight

Dimensions are in millimetres and describe example equipment in the Hapag-Lloyd fleet. Specifications vary by manufacturer and series. Confirm internal space, door/roof openings, payload limits and route restrictions when booking.

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Dry

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Dry — example internal dimensions and maximum payload
Type / source	Length (mm)	Width (mm)	Height (mm)	Max payload (kg)
20′	5,900	2,352	2,395	28,130
40′	12,032	2,352	2,395	28,750
40′ High Cube	12,032	2,350	2,700	28,600

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Open Top

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Open Top — example internal dimensions and maximum payload
Type / source	Length (mm)	Width (mm)	Height (mm)	Max payload (kg)
20′	5,895	2,350	2,340	30,050
40′	12,029	2,350	2,344	28,450

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Flat Rack

Flat Rack length and width show minimum usable space; height is the reference cargo envelope. Overhang and concentrated loads need a separate assessment.

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Flat Rack — example internal dimensions and maximum payload
Type / source	Length (mm)	Width (mm)	Height (mm)	Max payload (kg)
20′	5,638	2,194	2,233	42,100
40′ High Cube	11,652	2,245	2,265	49,100

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Reefer

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Reefer — example internal dimensions and maximum payload
Type / source	Length (mm)	Width (mm)	Height (mm)	Max payload (kg)
20′	5,450	2,280	2,159	29,140
40′ High Cube	11,599	2,290	2,425	29,580

Technical sources: each type links to its official Hapag-Lloyd equipment page. Checked 6 October 2026. Diagrams were drawn for MFS and are not to scale.