What is a standard container?

Standard Container (Dry Van)
The standard container, also known as "Dry Van," is the most common and widely used type of container in maritime transport. This container is completely closed and protects the goods from climatic factors and external damage. Its standard dimensions are as follows:
Length: 20 feet (approximately 6.1 meters) and 40 feet (approximately 12.2 meters).
Width: 8 feet (approximately 2.4 meters).
Height: 8.5 feet (approximately 2.6 meters).

Continuing with the previous article, which explains what containers are, their what containers are, their importance, characteristics and brief history in world trade, the following will be a description of the uses and dimensions of the different types of containers that exist.The following will be a description in terms of uses and dimensions of the different types of containers that exist.

Standard or general purpose containers are the most commonly used containers for all types of cargo in the transportation industry. The most common sizes are 20 and 40 feet, and although more scarce, 10, 30, 45 and up to 53 feet are available.



This type of container is similar to the standard container with the difference that its height is 9.6 feet, which characterizes them. The extra height makes them ideal for light weight and large volume cargo, increasing the internal cubic capacity by 13%.
These containers are made of steel or aluminum and are resistant to withstand the movement of maritime transport.