ISO 6346 Shipping Container Codes & Specifications Dataset

Key Takeaways

  • Access detailed specifications for 14 common ISO 6346 container types.
  • Explore container dimensions, capacities, maximum payloads, and tare weights.
  • Download a ready-to-use reference for logistics, shipping, and supply chain analysis.
  • Leverage accurate data for freight planning and container utilization.
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Code ISO Code Container Type Category Length (ft) Dimensions (L×W×H m) Capacity (m³) Max Payload (kg) Tare Weight (kg) Description
20GP22G120ft General PurposeDry206.06 × 2.44 × 2.5933.2282002300Standard 20-foot dry container
40GP42G140ft General PurposeDry4012.19 × 2.44 × 2.5967.7266803800Standard 40-foot dry container
40HC45G140ft High CubeDry4012.19 × 2.44 × 2.8976.3264604020High cube with extra height
45HC45G145ft High CubeDry4513.72 × 2.44 × 2.8986.125600480045-foot high cube container
20RF22R120ft ReeferRefrigerated206.06 × 2.44 × 2.5928.3274003080Refrigerated 20-foot container
40RF42R140ft ReeferRefrigerated4012.19 × 2.44 × 2.5959.3262804200Refrigerated 40-foot container
40RH45R140ft Reefer High CubeRefrigerated4012.19 × 2.44 × 2.8967.5259004580High cube refrigerated container
20OT22U120ft Open TopOpen Top206.06 × 2.44 × 2.5932.5281002400Open top for oversized cargo
40OT42U140ft Open TopOpen Top4012.19 × 2.44 × 2.5965.926500398040-foot open top container
20FR22P120ft Flat RackFlat Rack206.06 × 2.44 × 2.590286002700No sides/roof for heavy machinery
40FR42P140ft Flat RackFlat Rack4012.19 × 2.44 × 2.59040000570040-foot flat rack container
20TK22T120ft TankTank206.06 × 2.44 × 2.5921260004480For liquid/gas transport
20PL22P320ft PlatformPlatform206.06 × 2.44 × 00300002500Flat platform, no walls
40PL42P340ft PlatformPlatform4012.19 × 2.44 × 0040000500040-foot platform container

Use Cases

  • Import the CSV file into your SQL database or Python scripts to integrate container specifications into logistics management systems or freight calculation tools.
  • Use the Excel file to create Pivot Tables, filter container types, and analyze capacities for optimized shipping route planning and cargo loading.
  • Print the PDF version for classroom reference, operational manuals, or quick offline lookups in a warehouse setting.
  • Refer to this dataset for validating container declarations, understanding international shipping standards, or building educational materials on global trade.