Shipping containers which are for general use are the most familiar containers in current use. Their general use is to transport and protect cargo by land and sea; they are watertight, robust and extremely durable. Manufactured from Corten Steel enabled with reinforced corners for stacking up to eight high on deck and on the longest imaginable voyages by sea, they have been designed to endure and sustain the most unfavourable conditions that nature can inflict.
Available Shipping Containers Sizes
General Purpose
Key Features
- New and Used
- All ‘Corten Steel’ construction
- Exterior hinged double doors at end
- One or two locking bars on each door
- Factory fitted lockbox
- 2 x forklift pockets on front and rear or each side (except 40′)
- 28mm Marine Plywood floor on steel cross members
- 2-4 Vents
- Blue / Green Available
Description
We offer a broad range of both new and used shipping containers from our own stocks, for immediate delivery. Our all-purpose containers are available in 10 foot, 20 foot and 40 foot lengths; feature high-locking bars; 28mm treated Marine Plywood floor; 270 degree opening double doors and vents; available with blue or green exterior finish.
External Sizes
| External Sizes | Length (ft | mm) | Width (ft | mm) | Height (ft | mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8ft General Purpose | 8' | 2438mm | 7' 3" | 2200mm | 7' 5" | 2260mm |
| 10ft General Purpose | 9' 10" | 2991mm | 8' | 2438mm | 8' 6" | 2591mm |
| 20ft General Purpose | 19' 11" | 6058mm | 8' | 2438mm | 8' 6" | 2591mm |
| 40ft General Purpose | 40' | 12192mm | 8' | 2438mm | 8' 6" | 2591mm |
Internal Sizes
| Internal Sizes | Length (ft | mm) | Width (ft | mm) | Height (ft | mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8ft General Purpose | 7' 6" | 2287mm | 6' 11" | 2112mm | 6' 9" | 2062mm |
| 10ft General Purpose | 9' 3" | 2831mm | 7' 9" | 2352mm | 7' 10" | 2393mm |
| 20ft General Purpose | 19' 11" | 6058mm | 7' 9" | 2352mm | 7' 10" | 2393mm |
| 40ft General Purpose | 40' | 12192mm | 7' 9" | 2352mm | 7' 10" | 2393mm |
Weight
| Weight | Gross Weight ( kg | lbs) | Tare Weight ( kg | lbs) | Net Weight ( kg | lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8ft General Purpose | 6000 kg | 13230 lbs | 900 kg | 1990 lbs | 5100 kg | 11240 lbs |
| 10ft General Purpose | 10160 kg | 22400 lbs | 1300 kg | 2870 lbs | 8860 kg | 19530 lbs |
| 20ft General Purpose | 30480 kg | 67200 lbs | 2230 kg | 4920 lbs | 28250 kg | 62280 lbs |
| 40ft General Purpose | 30480 kg | 67200 lbs | 3330 kg | 7340 lbs | 27150 kg | 59860 lbs |