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The information below represents average container sizes and limitations for steam-ship line equipment. There could be variances in the dimensions between some containers and the numbers below. Additionally, these numbers represent the containers’ limitations; in many cases state laws further limit the weight capacity of these containers for over-the-road transport.

20’ Container

Inside Length: 19’ 4.25”

Inside Width: 92.5”

Inside Height: 94”

Weight Restrictions: 38,000 lbs

Pallets: 9–10

40’ Container

Inside Length: 39’ 5.69”

Inside Width: 92.5”

Inside Height: 94”

Weight Restrictions: 43,500 lbs

Pallets: 20

40’ High Cube Container

Inside Length: 39’ 5.69’

Inside Width: 92.5”

Inside Height: 104”

Weight Restrictions: 43,500

Pallets: 20

45’ Container High Cube Container

Inside Length 44’ 5.59”

Inside Width: 92.59”

Inside Height: 106”

Weight Restrictions: 43,500

Pallets: 22

53’ High Cube Container

Inside Length: 52’ 6.5”

Inside Width: 98.5”

Inside Height: 109.5”

Weight Restrictions: 43,500

Pallets: 26-30