• Dry containers or dry goods containers are one of the commonly used types of shipping containers compared to other types of containers. Dry containers are less expensive, as there are no additional special requirements. Therefore, dry containers are a type of standard shipping container that accommodates dry and non-sensitive shipments. the heat.

Types of goods suitable in dry containers:

Dry containers are used to transport all types of goods, except for goods that are sensitive to temperature, perish quickly, or are dangerous if mishandled. Aside from these exceptions, these units can usually transport any material or manufactured goods, regardless of size, quantity and shape.

The common types of shipments in dry containers are:

• • Books and paper products.

• • furniture.

• • car parts.

• • Coal and stone.

• • clothes.

• • Kids Games.

• • sand.

• • Grains, sugars and salts.

• • Building materials.

• • Tools and equipment.

Dry container sizes:

Dry cargo containers are available in a variety of sizes, and have three common sizes, 20 feet, 40 feet, and 45 feet for transporting long goods.

20ft dry container:

The 20′ dry container is the preferred size for shipping dry goods of all types. This container size is often in demand due to its convenient smaller size. It is easy to load and unload from ships. It can be used in ports without advanced lifting equipment. It is also great for intermodal transportation ( Via roads, trains and ships).

The dimensions of a 20-foot shipping container are as follows:

• Internal length 5.9 m / 19.4 ft

• Internal width 2.3 m / 7.8 ft

• Internal height 2.3 m / 7.8 ft

• Curb weight 2300 kg / 5071.5 lbs

• Load capacity 25,000 kg / 55,126.9 lbs

• Cubic capacity: 33.2 m3 / 1,172 cubic feet

40ft dry container:

If you have extra cargo that doesn’t fit in a 20-footer, there’s a 40-foot dry container.

Below are the dimensions of standard 40-foot boxes:

• • Inner length 12.03m/39.5ft

• • Inner width 2.3m/7.9ft

• • Internal height 2.3m/7.9ft

• • Empty weight 3,750 kg / 8,268.8 lbs

• • Payload capacity 27,600 kg / 61,200 lbs

• • Cubic capacity: 67.7 cubic meters / 2,389 cubic feet

The dry container is 45 feet high or 40ft-HC

The 45-foot cube is exactly the same as the 40-foot dry container, just with extra height, and this container size is perfect for transporting longer items or if you just want to fit more cargo in your box.

Below are the dimensions of standard 45-foot boxes:

• • Inner length 12.03m/39.5ft

• • Inner width 2.4m/7.9ft

• • Interior height 2.70m/8.10ft

• • Curb weight 3900 kg / 8598 lbs

• • Payload capacity 28,600 kg / 63,052 lbs

• • Cubic capacity 76.3 m3 / 2694.5 cubic feet

Dry containers are used to transport goods by road, rail or water, so the containers are made of strong steel to resist wind, rain and salt water. Some dry cargo containers are also made of aluminum. Aluminum dry cargo containers have a slightly larger load capacity than dry cargo containers made of steel. A dry cargo container is usually airtight, effectively preventing any external element from damaging the goods being shipped.

Most standard dry shipping containers are manufactured with good plywood floors. These containers are manufactured according to ISO standards, so they can be transported from different means of transportation such as trucks, ships, trains, etc.

Types of dry containers:

We review with you some dry containers commonly used in industries, including the following:

• Open-top containers: They do not have a roof. Instead, tarpaulins are used to cover the goods and keep them dry. Open decks make loading heavy and bulky goods quick and convenient. It is suitable for transporting pipes, glass panels, cables, marble blocks or steel bars.
• Rigid shipping container: It is a container with a solid, removable steel roof, which makes loading from the top possible, especially large goods.
• Double-door containers: Double-door containers have doors on both ends, allowing cargo to be loaded and unloaded quickly and easily. These containers are ideal for transporting cars, bikes, boats and other vehicles.
• Side-open containers: Side-door containers have an additional door that opens on the long side of the container. Allows quick and easy loading and unloading of oversized or awkwardly shaped goods. Additional doors also allow more workers to load goods at the same time.
• Flat racks: Flat rack containers do not have a roof or walls on their sides. This type of container makes loading goods very convenient because it can be loaded from either side or from the top. Once the goods are successfully loaded, they are secured and secured using tie-down rings, and the shelves can The newer flatbeds can carry loads ranging between 40 and 50 tons.
• Tank container: It is used to transport liquids or powders. It is cylindrical in shape, can be placed inside a rectangular frame, is made of stainless steel, and is lined with insulating material, in addition to a protective layer of aluminum or polyurethane. This makes it a safe and secure option for transporting a wide range of materials.

Load details are indicated on the side or near the dry container opening door. However, rules and regulations regarding maximum weight requirements may vary from country to country and from country to country.

Dry containers are versatile:

A distinct benefit is that some companies have used dry containers used for international bulk shipping in many innovative structures such as workstations, mobile clinics, retail stores, restaurants, food trucks, heavy equipment storage solutions, warehouses and even residential living.

The question that many people ask is: What is the appropriate shipping method for my business or product?

If you are not sure which shipping method is right for your company or product, you can contact us so we can discuss with you the goods you are transporting and the appropriate way to transport them.