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Our containers are designed to safely transport all sorts of goods. We keep them well maintained, so you can expect them to reach you in the best possible condition.
Take a moment to identify the type of container that best suits your needs. If you want any help, please give us a call.
Dry goods 20ft General 
 40ft General 
20ft High Cube
 40ft High Cube
Refrigerated or frozen goods20ft Reefer
Very heavy or oversized goods20ft Flat Rack - PFLU065 series
20ft Flat Rack - TRIU06 series
40ft Flat Rack
The weights and dimensions shown below are averages for each type of container.  Individual containers do vary, and it is necessary to check allowable weights (noted on right hand door) and dimensions (shown on the small owner's plate on the left hand door). 

Other container types may also be available on request. 
 
 
 
20ft General Container
These are used to carry goods that require shelter from the elements but don't need to be kept at a certain temperature. They're made of steel with a wood or plywood floor.

You can upgrade to a ‘food quality' general container for items like canned or dry foodstuffs.

General containers are also available as tie backs for produce.
 Ideal for:
  • building materials
  • personal effects
  • chemicals
  • canned or dry foods
 Advantages:
  • available in food quality standard
  • protection from the elements 

External
Internal
Tare
Max Payload
L
W
H
L
W
H
Door
Cubic
mm
6058

mm
2438

mm
2591

mm
5903

mm
2350

mm
2394

W 2338 mm
H 2282 mm

m3
33.2

kg
2260

kg
28220

 
general 
 40ft General Container
These are used to carry goods that require shelter from the elements but don't need to be kept at a certain temperature. They're made of steel with a wood or plywood floor.

You can upgrade to a ‘food quality' general container for items like canned or dry foodstuffs.
 Ideal for:
  • building materials  
  • personal effects
  • chemicals
  • canned or dry foods
 Advantages:
  • available in food quality standard
  • protection from the elements 


External
Internal
Tare
Max Payload
L
W
H
L
W
H
Door
Cubic
mm
12192
mm
2438
mm
2591
mm
12032
mm
2352
mm
2393
W 2340 mm
H 2280 mm
m3
67.7
kg
3660
kg
26820

 40ft General
20ft High Cube
High cube containers are the same as general containers, except they're about 300mm taller and are 2 pallets wide. People use them to carry goods that are light, but take up a lot of space; or items that are a little too tall for a general container.

High cube containers are also available as tie backs for produce.
 Ideal for:
  • insulation materials
  • boxes of potato chips
  • tall things
 Advantages:
  • higher payload (maximum weight)
  • more volume
  • available in food quality standard  

External
Internal
Tare
Max Payload
L
W
H
L
W
H
Door
Cubic
mm
6058
mm
2438

mm
2896

mm
5898
mm
2352
mm
2685

W 2400 mm
H 2555 mm

m3
38.2

kg
2520

kg
27960


 High Cube
40ft High Cube

High cube containers are the same as general containers, except they're about 300mm taller and are 2 pallets wide. People use them to carry goods that are light, but take up a lot of space; or items that are a little too tall for a general container.

 Ideal for:
  • insulation materials
  • boxes of potato chips
  • tall things
 Advantages:
  • higher payload (maximum weight)
  • more volume 


External
Internal
Tare
Max Payload
L
W
H
L
W
H
Door
Cubic
mm
12192
mm
2438
mm
2896
mm
12035
mm
2352
mm
2700
W 2340 mm
H 2585 mm
m3
76.4
kg
3900
kg
26580

 40ft High Cube
20ft Reefer
These are for goods that require temperature control. Each container has its own refrigeration unit. The floor is made of aluminium T section.

To let the cooling air flow around inside the container the goods must not be stacked higher than the red line on the walls
.
 Ideal for:
  • meat
  • vegetables, fruit
 Advantages:
  • Microlink controllers ensure that goods in the container are kept at the set temperature
  • your products arrive in the best possible condition with a longer shelf life


External
Internal
Tare
Max Payload
L
W
H
L
W
H
Door
Cubic
mm
6058

mm
2438

mm
2591

mm
5452

mm
2290

mm
2260

W 2280 mm
H 2220 mm

m3
28.21

kg
3040

kg
27440


 Reefer
20ft Flat Rack - PFLU065 Series

Flat rack containers are designed for oversized or very heavy items. They have no cover.

Lashing points are fixed along the bottom rail. They should be loaded with corner posts up for ease of handling - even if cargo is oversized. The corner posts fold down when not in use.

Ideal for

  • portable housing
  • timber, steel
  • machinery

Advantages:
  • suitable for oversized cargo
  • no need for special handling facilities at the wharf 


External
Internal
Tare
Max Payload
L
W
H
L
W
H
Deck height
mm
6058

mm
2438

mm
2591

mm
5700

mm
2224

mm
2073

518mm
kg
3200

kg
30080


 PFLU Flat Rack
20ft Flat Rack - TRIU06 Series

Flat rack containers are designed for oversized or very heavy goods. They have no cover.

The TRIU06 series are cost effective for cargo that is both over height and over width.

Lashing points are fixed along the bottom rail and the ends fold down when not in use.
 Ideal for:
  • generators
 Advantages:
  • suitable for oversized cargo
  • no need for special handling facilities at the wharf
  • cost effective when cargo is both over height and over width

External
Internal
 
L
W
H
L
W
H
Deck Height
Tare
Max Payload
mm
6058

mm
2438

mm
2591

mm
6038

mm
2225

mm
2225

358mm
kg
2750

kg
31250


 TRIU Flat Rack
40ft Flat Rack

Flat rack containers are designed for oversized or very heavy goods. They have no cover.

They are made of steel with a planked floor.

Ideal for:
  • portable housing
  • machinery  
 Advantages:
  • suitable for oversized cargo
  • no need for special handling facilities at the wharf  


External
Internal
Tare
Max Payload
L
W
H
L
W
H
Deck Height
Cubic
mm
12192

mm
2438

mm
2591

mm
12180

mm
2208

mm
1955

647mm
m3
open

kg
4900

kg
45100


 40' Flat Rack
 
 
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