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Container specifications

Every container type we offer—measured clearly.

Compare all eight configurations using published carrier and supplier reference specifications. Exact interior measurements and weight ratings still depend on the individual unit.

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Shipping container corner and cargo door hardware

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Offered configurations

Nominal exterior envelopes

Exact CSC plate to verify

Planning reference—not a unit guarantee

Check the exact container before clearance or load planning.

Carrier and supplier guides state that interior dimensions, door openings, tare weight, payload, and capacity can vary by manufacturer, series, age, materials, and owner. Use the container's CSC/data plate for its weight ratings and measure the actual unit when an inch matters. Sources [1] [2] [5]

Exterior size docket

Start with the outside envelope.

Standard, double-door, and side-open features can share the same nominal outside length, width, and height. The doors and reinforcement are what change access, interior clearance, and weight.

20' Standard

20' × 8' × 8'6"

Common 20-foot exterior envelope

20' High Cube

20' × 8' × 9'6"

One additional foot of exterior height

40' Standard

40' × 8' × 8'6"

Common 40-foot exterior envelope

40' High Cube

40' × 8' × 9'6"

One additional foot of exterior height

Complete offered lineup

Representative specifications for all eight configurations.

Values marked “about,” “model example,” or “examples” are intentionally not presented as guaranteed inventory measurements.

Spec 01

20ST · End doors

20' Standard

Exterior L × W × H: 20' × 8' × 8'6"
Interior L × W × H: 19'4 1/4" × 7'8 5/8" × 7'10 1/4"
End door opening: 7'8 1/8" W × 7'6 1/4" H
Access configuration: Standard cargo doors at one end
Tare weight: About 5,181 lb
Maximum payload: About 62,016 lb
Maximum gross: About 67,197 lb
Interior capacity: About 1,172 cu ft

Often chosen for

General storage, tools, household goods, and sites needing the shorter footprint.

Exact-unit note: Representative Hapag-Lloyd fleet example; ONE publishes closely aligned dimensions with a lighter tare example.

Sources [1] [2] [5]

Spec 02

20HC · End doors

20' High Cube

Exterior L × W × H: 20' × 8' × 9'6"
Interior L × W × H: About 19'4" × 7'8" × 8'10"
End door opening: Taller end opening; clear height varies by model
Access configuration: Standard cargo doors at one end
Tare weight: About 5,071 lb
Maximum payload: About 62,126 lb
Maximum gross: About 67,197 lb
Interior capacity: About 1,315 cu ft

Often chosen for

Tall equipment or stacked storage when a 20-foot footprint is preferred.

Exact-unit note: 20-foot high-cube units are less standardized across fleets; confirm the exact door height and CSC plate.

Sources [5] [6]

Spec 03

40ST · End doors

40' Standard

Exterior L × W × H: 40' × 8' × 8'6"
Interior L × W × H: 39'5 5/8" × 7'8 5/8" × 7'10 1/4"
End door opening: 7'8 1/8" W × 7'6 1/4" H
Access configuration: Standard cargo doors at one end
Tare weight: About 8,267 lb
Maximum payload: About 63,383 lb
Maximum gross: About 71,650 lb
Interior capacity: About 2,390 cu ft

Often chosen for

High-volume storage where standard 8-foot-6-inch exterior height is preferred.

Exact-unit note: Representative Hapag-Lloyd fleet example; carrier fleets and manufacturing series vary.

Sources [1] [3] [5]

Spec 04

40HC · End doors

40' High Cube

Exterior L × W × H: 40' × 8' × 9'6"
Interior L × W × H: 39'5 5/8" × 7'8 1/2" × 8'10 1/4"
End door opening: 7'8 1/8" W × 8'6 1/4" H
Access configuration: Standard cargo doors at one end
Tare weight: About 8,598 lb
Maximum payload: About 63,052 lb
Maximum gross: About 71,650 lb
Interior capacity: About 2,694 cu ft

Often chosen for

Maximum common dry-container storage volume and taller loading clearance.

Exact-unit note: Representative Hapag-Lloyd fleet example; ONE publishes similar dimensions with another tare/payload combination.

Sources [1] [4]

Spec 05

20DD · Double end doors

20' Double Door / Tunnel

Exterior L × W × H: 20' × 8' × 8'6"
Interior L × W × H: About 19'4" × 7'8" × 7'10"
End door opening: About 7'8" W × 7'6" H at each end
Access configuration: Full cargo doors at both ends
Tare weight: Model example: 5,247 lb
Maximum payload: Model example: 61,950 lb
Maximum gross: Model example: 67,197 lb
Interior capacity: Model example: 1,168 cu ft

Often chosen for

First-in/first-out access, long materials, or dividing one container into two accessible zones.

Exact-unit note: The second door assembly can change interior length, tare, and clear openings. Verify the exact build.

Sources [7]

Spec 06

40HCDD · Double end doors

40' High Cube Double Door / Tunnel

Exterior L × W × H: 40' × 8' × 9'6"
Interior L × W × H: About 39'5" × 7'8" × 8'10"
End door opening: About 7'8" W × 8'6" H at each end
Access configuration: Full cargo doors at both ends
Tare weight: Model example: 8,863 lb
Maximum payload: Model example: 58,334 lb
Maximum gross: Model example: 67,197 lb
Interior capacity: Model example: 2,686 cu ft

Often chosen for

Large storage layouts needing access from either end plus high-cube height.

Exact-unit note: Published tunnel-container ratings vary by builder; the inventory unit's CSC plate controls.

Sources [8] [12]

Spec 07

20FSA · Full side access

20' Full Side Open

Exterior L × W × H: 20' × 8' × 8'6"
Interior L × W × H: About 19'4" × 7'8" × 7'10"
End door opening: End door about 7'8" W × 7'6" H
Access configuration: Bi-fold doors open along one full side; clear opening varies
Tare weight: Examples: 4,850–7,011 lb
Maximum payload: Examples: 47,620–62,170 lb
Maximum gross: Examples: 52,911–67,021 lb
Interior capacity: Examples: 1,164–1,168 cu ft

Often chosen for

Forklift, pallet, bulky-item, retail, event, or conversion access from the long side.

Exact-unit note: Side-door count, reinforcement, opening size, and weight ratings differ materially by manufacturer.

Sources [9] [11]

Spec 08

40HCFSA · Full side access

40' High Cube Full Side Open

Exterior L × W × H: 40' × 8' × 9'6"
Interior L × W × H: About 39'5" × 7'8" × 8'8 1/2"–8'10"
End door opening: End door about 7'8" W × 8'5"–8'6" H
Access configuration: Full-length side doors; one model lists about 39'3" W × 8'6" H
Tare weight: Examples: 12,015–12,566 lb
Maximum payload: Examples: 40,345–55,181 lb
Maximum gross: Examples: 52,911–67,200 lb
Interior capacity: Examples: 2,634–2,686 cu ft

Often chosen for

High-volume storage or conversions needing broad side access and extra interior height.

Exact-unit note: Reinforcement and door hardware materially affect interior clearance and weight ratings; verify the exact unit.

Sources [10] [11]

Choose by access

The door layout may matter more than the length.

Simple access

Standard end-door

A practical fit for general storage when cargo can be loaded and reached from one end.

+1 foot outside

High Cube

Adds a foot of exterior height and roughly a foot of interior height for taller items or stacking.

Both ends open

Double Door

Useful for long materials, first-in/first-out access, or two separately accessible storage zones.

Broad side access

Full Side Open

Bi-fold side doors improve forklift, pallet, bulky-item, retail, and conversion access.

Condition changes wear—not nominal size.

New One Trip, Cargo Worthy, and Wind & Water Tight units generally keep their nominal exterior envelope. Condition affects wear, repairs, certification, door operation, and the need to inspect the exact container; it does not turn a standard-height unit into a High Cube.

Before purchase or delivery planning

Confirm the exact container configuration and door layout.
Photograph the CSC/data plate and verify tare, payload, and gross rating.
Measure the actual door opening when equipment clearance is tight.
Check the site route, gates, turns, overhead lines, and placement area.

Ground

Choose a reasonably level, firm placement area and discuss supports appropriate for the site.

Check before delivery

Access

Consider gate width, turns, soft ground, fences, trees, buildings, and room for the truck and trailer.

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Overhead

Look for power lines, branches, roof overhangs, and other obstructions along the full delivery route.

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Delivery clearance matters as much as container size.

Send photos or video of the route and placement area when requesting a quote so the team can discuss a practical delivery plan.

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Specification sources

These links support the representative values and variation notes above. They describe carrier-fleet or supplier-model examples, not guaranteed measurements for a Connex Cowboys inventory unit.