Besides the cargo’s measurements, the loading of the containers should also take the weight into consideration. It is important to note that in many countries the permissible weight limits for road and rail transportation are lower than the maximum payload a container can afford.

Palletisation is widely applied in some countries to increase cargo handling efficiency. When pallets are used it is important to observe that:
• There are two major pallet types – Europallet and Standard Pallet.
• A Europallet measures 800 x 1,200mm
• A Standard Pallet measures 1,000 x 1,200mm
• A 20’ container can hold 11 Europallets in one tier.
• A 20’ container can hold 9 – 10 Standard Pallets in one tier.
• A 40’ container can hold 23 – 24 Europallets in one tier.
• A 40’ container can hold 20 – 21 Standard Pallets in one tier.
• Wooden Pallets must be strong enough to allow storage of 3 tiers when loaded.

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A 20’ container can hold 28 – 30cbm or 980 – 1,060cu.ft. A 40’ container can hold approximately 56 – 60cbm or 1,980 – 2,110cu.ft. The loading internal capacity of a container depends not only on the dimensions of the carton boxes but also on many other factors such as the packaging material and the competence and experience of the loading personnel.

As well as the cargo’s measurements, the loading of the containers should also take the weight into consideration. It is important to note that in many countries the permissible weight limits for road and rail transportation are lower than the maximum payload a container can afford.

Palletisation is widely applied in some countries to increase cargo handling efficiency. When pallets are used it is important to observe that:
• There are two major pallet types – Europallet and Standard Pallet.
• A Europallet measures 800 x 1,200mm
• A Standard Pallet measures 1,000 x 1,200mm
• A 20’ container can hold 11 Europallets in one tier.
• A 20’ container can hold 9 – 10 Standard Pallets in one tier.
• A 40’ container can hold 23 – 24 Europallets in one tier.
• A 40’ container can hold 20 – 21 Standard Pallets in one tier.
• Wooden Pallets must be strong enough to allow storage of 3 tiers when loaded.

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