20′ standard steel containers are closed weather-tight containers that are suitable for any general cargo. 20′ standard steel containers operated by APL have a payload capacity of up to 28,160 kg, close to the payload capacity of most 40′ standard steel containers. This makes 20′ standard steel containers especially suitable for high-density, heavyweight cargo.

In addition, 11 or more APL standard garment hanger bars* can be installed on most APL-owned 20′ containers. Forklift pockets* are also available on almost all 20′ containers.

40′ standard steel containers are closed weather-tight containers that can be used to transport any general cargo. Most of APL’s 40′ containers have a payload capacity of 28,760 kg with a gross weight of 32,500 kg. This exceeds the payload capacity of 26,760 kg (gross weight of 30,480 kg) required by ISO standards. Almost all 40′ containers have a recess at the bottom called the gooseneck tunnel*. 22 or more APL standard garment hanger bars* can be installed on most APL-owned 40′ containers.

40′ high cube containers are suitable for all general cargo transportation. They are almost identical to the 40′ standard containers, except that they have more cubic capacity as they are one foot taller. Thus, 40′ high cube containers are especially suitable for voluminous cargo. The ISO standard payload capacity is 26,760 kg with a gross weight of 30,480 kg

Most of APL’s 40′ high cube containers have a payload capacity of 28,550 kg with a gross weight of 32,500 kg, which surpasses the ISO requirement. Almost all 40′ containers have a recess at the bottom called the gooseneck tunnel*. 22 or more APL standard garment hanger bars* can be installed on most APL-owned 40′ high cube containers.

Being 9’6″ tall (high cube) and 45′ long, 45′ high cube containers have a capacity of 86.5 cubic meters, 18.8 cubic meters more than the standard 40′ container. They are especially suitable for voluminous lightweight cargo. Almost all 45′ containers have a recess at the bottom called the gooseneck tunnel*. 24 or more APL standard garment hanger bars* can be installed on most APL-owned 40′ high cube containers.

The 48′ high cube container has a capacity of 98.8 cubic meters and is suitable for voluminous light weight cargo. The containers are mostly confined to usage in North America for land transportation. However, APL is the only ocean carrier to offer 48′ containers for international shipments. Currently these containers are offered for services from Chiwan, South China to all destinations in the U.S. This is accomplished via APL’s extensive intermodal network.

The 53′ high cube steel container has the highest cubic capacity of all – 108.6 cubic meters. They are especially suitable for voluminous lightweight cargo. All 53′ containers have a recess at the bottom called the gooseneck tunnel*.

53′ high cube containers are mostly confined to usage in North America for land transportation. However, APL is the only ocean carrier to offer 53′ containers for international shipments. Currently these containers are offered for services from Chiwan, South China to the U.S.

^Testedto 31,000kg / 68,340 lb