Shipping Container Tare Weight

90 of goods shipped by sea are loaded in dry containers.

Shipping container tare weight.

The 20 foot and 40 foot cargo containers are made of aluminum or steel and are suitable for all types of cargo. By using our website you consent to all cookies in accordance with our cookie policy. The container tare weight is the weight of the container without cargo or contents. Length width height length width height gross weight tare weight net weight.

Please enter one or more 10 or 11 digit container numbers each container number separated by comma or line break e g cbhu123456 cbhu654321 cbhu236541. Containers have csc plates that reflect the payload that the container is allowed to carry. The exact tare weight on an individual shipping container should be displayed on the container doors. Length 6 06m 19 88 ft 5 88m 19 29 ft 12 19m 40 00 ft 12 01m 39 39 ft.

Container dimensions by type. Type exterior interior weight. 20 full height open top container. Deadweight dwt refers to the weight that a ship can safely carry this includes the weight of the cargo on board the ship the.

Specifications inside cubic capacity cargo capacity tare weight outside. Payload is the maximum cargo weight that a container can carry and excludes the tare weight of the container. Mediterranean shipping company usa inc 420 5th avenue at 37th street 8th floor us 10018 2702 new york new york as agent only for msc. The verified gross mass vgm is the weight of the cargo including dunnage and bracing plus the tare weight of the container carrying this cargo.

Some very old shipping containers can slightly exceed the stated weights above while newer containers are often slightly lighter. One cookie preferences one uses cookies to deliver the best possible web experience. Internet data is only for reference actual tare weight is subject to what marked on the door of container. Dry containers dc are the most used type of container in the world.

Booking number container number bill of lading if you have any questions regarding the results of your shipment tracking results please contact your local msc team at the number below.