DHS LOGISTICS / CONTAINER SHIPPING

The right equipment.
A better cargo fit.

A flagship equipment guide for standard, high-volume, temperature-sensitive and oversized cargo. Compare the space you need with the equipment that can safely handle it.

Discuss your shipment
01 / STANDARD EQUIPMENT

Three sizes.
Find your cargo fit.

Compare usable space and access dimensions. Standard and High Cube equipment differ in height as well as volume.

01 / DRY CONTAINER

20 FTStandard

Compact dry equipment for general cargo.

Internal volume33.2 m³
Internal W × H
2.352 × 2.395 m
Door W × H
2.340 × 2.292 m
Example max payload
28,130 kg
02 / DRY CONTAINER

40 FTStandard

More internal space for larger-volume shipments.

Internal volume67.7 m³
Internal W × H
2.352 × 2.395 m
Door W × H
2.340 × 2.292 m
Example max payload
28,750 kg
03 / DRY CONTAINER

40 FTHigh Cube

Additional internal height for taller or bulky cargo.

Internal volume76.3 m³
Internal W × H
2.350 × 2.700 m
Door W × H
2.340 × 2.597 m
Example max payload
28,600 kg

Manufacturer and fleet examples, not guaranteed loading limits. Packaging, door clearance, floor loading, road restrictions and carrier approval can reduce usable capacity. Confirm the assigned equipment before loading. References: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40 FT High Cube — Hapag-Lloyd.

Diagrams illustrate relative internal length and height, not engineering or loading drawings.

02 / SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT

Find the fit.
For your kind of cargo.

Explore specialized container options. Select an equipment type to see its purpose and the details to check.

Open Top container reference
TOP-LOADING CARGO

Open Top

For cargo requiring top loading or additional height clearance. Roof opening, tarpaulin and over-height acceptance need equipment-specific checks.

KEY CHECKS

Roof opening / Height clearance / Carrier acceptance

03 / ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

Tank and OOG enquiries.

Tank Containers

For suitable bulk liquid cargo. Product compatibility, cleaning standard, tank approval and temperature requirements are assessed before equipment is selected.

OOG Cargo Containers

Out-of-gauge cargo extends beyond standard equipment dimensions. Flat rack or open top options require a cargo drawing, securing plan and carrier acceptance.

04 / EQUIPMENT CHECK

Check the details.
Choose with confidence.

A container choice starts with the cargo, not only the container size. Work through these four checks before confirming equipment.

Have your cargo details ready?

Share measurements, weights and loading photos so the team can review the fit.

Review my requirements
  1. 01
    Measure

    Use final packed dimensions.

    Length, width and height must include crates, pallets and protruding parts.

    Packed dimensions, not product dimensions.
  2. 02
    Weigh

    Account for the complete load.

    Include packaging, supports and securing materials. Check individual piece weights as well as the total.

    Gross weight and load distribution.
  3. 03
    Check access

    Plan how cargo gets inside.

    Compare door or roof openings with the packed cargo. Confirm loading machinery and unloading access.

    Door clearance and handling method.
  4. 04
    Confirm

    Agree the actual equipment.

    Check availability, permitted loading and carrier acceptance before arranging cargo collection or loading.

    Equipment and shipment approval.
PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE

What to share for a useful quotation.

Your shipment checklist

  • Packed length × width × height of each piece
  • Gross weight, centre of gravity and support points
  • Cargo description and packing photographs
  • Loading / unloading equipment and access constraints
  • Temperature, liquid compatibility or OOG requirements
USEFUL ANSWERS

Before you
move your cargo.

Does a 40 FT container carry twice the weight of a 20 FT?

No. Length, usable volume and permissible weight are separate considerations. Check the equipment plate, carrier acceptance and applicable road limits.

Can tall machinery fit in High Cube equipment?

Possibly, subject to packed height, door clearance and loading method. Over-height pieces may need open top or flat rack assessment.

Are specialized containers always available?

No. Equipment availability and acceptance depend on the port, route, cargo and booking. Confirm before arranging loading.