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20-Foot or 40-Foot Container? Learn the Difference!
kontainer 20 feet dan 40 feet

In the world of shipping and logistics, containers play a crucial role in ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness. But for beginners, choosing between a 20-foot and a 40-foot container can be confusing. What exactly is the difference? And which type of container best suits your needs?

Standard Container Sizes

  1. 20-Foot Container (TEU – Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit)
  • External Dimensions: approx. 6.06 m (L) x 2.44 m (W) x 2.59 m (H)
  • Capacity: Around 33–37 CBM
  • Best For: Dense and heavy cargo such as raw materials, metals, or machinery, where weight matters more than volume.

  1. 40-Foot Container
  • External Dimensions: approx. 12.2 m (L) x 2.44 m (W) x 2.59 m (H)
  • Capacity: Around 67–76 CBM
  • Best For: Lightweight but bulky items such as textiles, packaged electronics, or furniture.

Popular Container Types

  • Dry Container
  • The standard closed container used for transporting dry goods that don’t require temperature control.
  • Reefer Container (Refrigerated Container)
  • Equipped with cooling systems, perfect for temperature-sensitive goods such as frozen food, pharmaceuticals, or flowers.
  • Open Top Container
  • Designed without a fixed roof, ideal for oversized cargo like industrial equipment or project cargo that cannot be loaded through standard doors.

Which One Should You Choose?

Choosing the right container depends on:

  • The type of goods being shipped
  • Total volume and weight of the cargo
  • Destination and route accessibility
  • Special requirements such as temperature or cargo dimensions

If you’re new to logistics, consider partnering with a logistics provider that offers end-to-end solutions, from container selection to route optimization.

Efficient Shipping Solutions with PT SPIL

PT SPIL (Salam Pacific Indonesia Lines) offers a complete range of containers, including 20-foot, 40-foot, reefer, and open top containers to meet various business needs. Backed by a robust multimodal logistics system (sea, land, and digital), SPIL ensures your shipments are delivered smoothly and without delays.

Beyond physical shipping, SPIL also provides digital tools like mySPIL, a platform that allows real-time tracking and shipping management, giving you full visibility and control over your logistics operations.

Not sure which container to choose? Leave it to the experts—SPIL is here to help.



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