What is GP and HC containers?

What is GP and HC containers?

GP, or General Purpose containers are the standard size; they have an external height of 2.6m (8′ 6”). HC, or High Cube containers have the added height clearance; they have an external height of 2.9m (9′ 6”). You will find that there are more GPs then HCs in the 20ft market…and more HCs then GPs in the 40ft market!

What is 40 GP container?

40’GP Shipping Container (General Purpose) Specifications The 40′ shipping container is the same design as the 20′ container but just double the length. So the overall length is 40 feet and can hold double the amount of cargo.

What does ISO container stand for?

An ISO container is an international intermodal container that is manufactured according to the specifications outlined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). ISO containers are suitable for ship, rail and truck.

What is a Grade B container?

Grade B or Wind and Watertight These are normally a little older than grade A containers. They may have some dent scratches and some rust, but they still are wind and water tight and also prevent any vermin’s presence. In the outside, they may not look as new or intact as grade A containers but they still look good.

What is a 20 HC container?

The 20′ HC, or taller 6m container, is a highly practical rental container with a height of around 30 cm more than a standard container. The 20′ HC container has double doors at one end and is ideal for project use and storage.

What is a HR container?

The superstructure of High Cube Reefer (HR) containers is approximately 30 cm higher than that of standard 40Ft RE containers, making it possible to load more goods, while the seaborne freight is often equal to that of a standard 40Ft RE container.

How many CBM is 40gp?

20FT and 40FT Containers

Container Type	Internal Dimensions	Cubic Capacity
20FT General	L – 5.89M W – 2.35M H – 2.36M	33 CBM
20FT High Cube	L – 5.89M W – 2.35M H – 2.69M	37 CBM
40FT General	L – 12.05M W – 2.35M H – 2.36M	66 CBM
40FT High Cube	L – 12.05M W – 2.35M H – 2.69M	76 CBM

How many CBM is 20gp?

These vary from 5.9m to 12m in length and 2.4 to 2.7m in height….What is the size of a 20 ft container?

Dimensions	2.38m x 2.35m x 5.87m
Total Volume	33 cubic metres (cbm)
Estimated Loading Volume	25-28cbm of cartons

How many CBM is 40 GP?

40′ GP Container – 40′ GP ( 8′ 6″ )
Measurement	Internal	External
Height	2.39 m	2.59 m
	Capacity cubic	Payload
	67.6 cbm	26.950 kg