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HGV container dimensions – pallet securing

Dimensioning aids for pallet securing

What is the volume of a “normal” HGV, such as the usual types of semi-trailers and their dimensions? Do I have to consider the dimensions of the packaging when shipping? There are many questions to which you will find the answers here, which will help you to secure your pallets in the best possible way during transport.

ISO container module dimensions

ISO containers complying with ISO 668, ISO 1496 and ISO 6346 have the following minimum dimensions. The dimensions of the packaging must take into account, in particular, the clear dimensions of the door openings. (All information without guarantee)

Designation

Internal dimensions (L × W × H) in mm

Door opening (W × H) in mm

Load area in m²

Volume in m³

Payload in kg

1 AA 40 ft Container

11,998 × 2,330 × 2,350

2,286 × 2,261

28.0

65.7

26,280-27,080

1 A 40 ft Container

11,998 × 2,330 × 2,197

2,286 × 2,134

28.0

61.4

26,280-27,080

1 CC 20 ft Container

5,867 × 2,330 × 2,350

2,286 × 2,267

13.7

32.1

17,920-21,950

1 C 20 ft Container

5,867 × 2,330 × 2,197

2,286 × 2,134

13.7

30.0

18,220-18,620

With our products for pallet securing and corrosion protection your products are optimally protected in containers.

HGV dimensions

The following table lists common trailer types and their dimensions. The usable volume of HGVs with a payload of approx. 24 t depends essentially on the type and manufacturer of the bodywork. The legal regulations only limit the permissible external dimensions of an entire vehicle.

Designation

Internal dimensions (L × W × H) in mm

Load area in m²

Volume in m³

Payload in kg

3-axle semi-trailer with curtainsider

13,600 × 2,460 × 2,550

33.45

85.31

24,000

Semi-trailer

6,000 × 2,440 × 2,550

14.64

36.60

9,000

Motor vehicle

7,000 × 2,440 × 2,550

17.08

42.70

9,000

Trailer

8,000 × 2,440 × 2,500

19.52

48.80

16,000

Mega-trailer (semi-trailer)

13,600 × 2,480 × 3,000

33.73

101.18

24,000

Jumbo-trailer

7,700 × 2,480 × 3,000

19.00

57.00

6,000

Motor vehicle/trailer

7,700 × 2,480 × 3,000

19.00

57.00

8,000

With our products for pallet securing and corrosion protection your products are optimally protected in containers.

Pallet securing & transport protection

manual stretching film black

Prevent damage – with airbags, stretch films, straps, stacking pads and assembly aids.

Corrosion protection

VCI corrosion protection film

Safe, effective – and successfully combined: packaging and VCI corrosion protection.

Granby Box pallet attachment

Dispatch of stacked individual or heavy packaged goods: guaranteed stacking strength of at least 5,300 kg.