The container you choose directly affects payload, product protection and cost per tonne. Here's how the main types compare for commodity cargo.
Dry vans (20' & 40')
The workhorses of container trade. A 20-foot dry van typically carries 25-27 MT of bagged product; a 40-foot high-cube offers more volume for lighter, bulkier cargo like paper or packaged goods.
Reefer containers
Temperature-controlled units keep frozen poultry at -18°C and eggs or dairy within a tight chilled range. The cold chain must be maintained from stuffing to delivery.
Flexitanks & liners
Flexitanks convert a standard dry van into a bulk-liquid carrier for edible oils, moving around 24,000 litres in one shipment. Bulk liners do the same for free-flowing dry goods.
Getting the payload right
Overloading risks demurrage and safety issues; underloading wastes freight. Our team calculates the optimal load plan for every order so you pay for cargo, not air.
