Dry Container 20 Feet

20’ containers are commonly used by most of the traders apart from 40’ containers. 20’ standard dry cargo containers are manufactured with steel which is totally sealed and waterproof with plywood flooring.

Dry container is the most common type of shipping container, also called a general-purpose container, dry van container, cargo container or dry box. This type of container is used for transport by road and overseas and forms ideal storage space as well. This shipping container is fully enclosed, protected from the elements and weatherproof, with a rigid roof, sidewalls, and floor.

There are 4 types of 20 feet, 40 feet, 40 feet high cube and 45 feet high cube. A dry container is also used when shipping automobile parts, molds, plastic molded items, cosmetics, raw materials, steel products, wood and other things called general cargo and dangerous goods (no temperature control required).

General

Container Size
ISO Container Type Group	20GP (20 Feet General Purpose Container) ☓

External Dimension
Length	20’0’’ (6.10 m) ☓
Width	8’0’’ (2.44 m) ☓
Height	8’6’’ (2.59 m) ☓

Internal Dimension
Length	19’4’’ (5.89 m) ☓
Width	7’8’’ (2.34 m) ☓
Height	7’10’’ (2.39 m) ☓

Door Dimension
Length	19’4’’ (5.89 m) ☓
Width	7’8’’ (2.34 m) ☓
Height	7’6’’ (2.29 m) ☓

Weight
Max Gross Weight	30,480 kg (67,200 lbs.) ☓
Tare Weight	2,400 kg (5,290 lbs.) ☓
Max Payload	28,080 kg (61,910 lbs.) ☓
Capacity	33.2 m³ (1,172 ft³) ☓
Internal Cubic Capacity	☓

* The specific dimensions and capacities of dry containers may vary depending on the container manufacturer, the age of the container and the container owner. The specifications listed below are representative of the majority of containers available.