{"id":10529,"date":"2026-09-06T04:30:05","date_gmt":"2026-09-06T04:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/?p=10529"},"modified":"2026-08-31T05:26:24","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T05:26:24","slug":"40-foot-container-dimensions-weight-capacity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/de\/40-foot-container-dimensions-weight-capacity\/","title":{"rendered":"40-Foot Container Dimensions, Weight &#038; Capacity"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"10529\" class=\"elementor elementor-10529\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22a8458 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"22a8458\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67f18d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"67f18d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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length<\/b><span>12.192 m \/ 40 ft<\/span><\/div><div class=\"brf40-stat\"><b>40GP nominal volume<\/b><span>Approx. 67.7 CBM<\/span><\/div><div class=\"brf40-stat\"><b>40HQ nominal volume<\/b><span>Approx. 76.3 CBM<\/span><\/div><div class=\"brf40-stat\"><b>FCL from China<\/b><span>Pickup \u00b7 customs \u00b7 ocean \u00b7 delivery<\/span><\/div>\r\n  <\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"brf40-section\"><div class=\"brf40-wrap brf40-two\">\r\n    <div><span class=\"brf40-kicker\">Standard shipping equipment<\/span><h2>What Is a 40-Foot Shipping Container?<\/h2>\r\n      <p>A <strong>40-foot container<\/strong> is standardized intermodal equipment designed to move cargo efficiently between ships, trucks and trains. The two most common dry-container versions are the standard-height <strong>40GP<\/strong> and the taller <strong>40HQ\/40HC high cube<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n      <p>Both have the same nominal external length and width. A 40HQ is one foot taller externally and offers roughly 8.6 CBM more theoretical internal capacity, making it useful for light, bulky cargo such as furniture, panels, household goods and e-commerce inventory.<\/p>\r\n      <p>Businesses shipping larger commercial orders from China can use <a href=\"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/fcl-shipment-from-china\/\">FCL shipping from China<\/a> to book a dedicated 40GP or 40HQ container.<\/p>\r\n      <div class=\"brf40-note\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> dimensions, tare weight, maximum gross weight and payload vary by container manufacturer, owner and equipment series. Always verify the container door\/CSC plate and the carrier booking before loading. Road, rail, terminal and destination weight limits may be lower than the container\u2019s structural rating.<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"brf40-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1903a49d8f1ed9730c6c9a383062b35.png\" alt=\"40-foot container dimensions and FCL shipping from China\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n  <\/div><\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"brf40-section brf40-alt\"><div class=\"brf40-wrap\">\r\n    <span class=\"brf40-kicker\">Metric and imperial reference<\/span><h2>40-Foot Container Size: 40GP vs 40HQ<\/h2>\r\n    <p class=\"brf40-lead\">These figures are common planning references. The actual container assigned for shipment must be checked before cargo loading.<\/p>\r\n    <div class=\"brf40-table-wrap\"><table class=\"brf40-table\"><thead><tr><th>Specification<\/th><th>40GP Standard<\/th><th>40HQ \/ 40HC High Cube<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody>\r\n      <tr><td>External dimensions<\/td><td>12.192 \u00d7 2.438 \u00d7 2.591 m<br>40\u2032 \u00d7 8\u2032 \u00d7 8\u20326\u2033<\/td><td>12.192 \u00d7 2.438 \u00d7 2.896 m<br>40\u2032 \u00d7 8\u2032 \u00d7 9\u20326\u2033<\/td><\/tr>\r\n      <tr><td>Typical internal dimensions<\/td><td>12.032 \u00d7 2.352 \u00d7 2.393 m<br>39\u20325.7\u2033 \u00d7 7\u20328.6\u2033 \u00d7 7\u203210.2\u2033<\/td><td>12.032 \u00d7 2.352 \u00d7 2.698 m<br>39\u20325.7\u2033 \u00d7 7\u20328.6\u2033 \u00d7 8\u203210.2\u2033<\/td><\/tr>\r\n      <tr><td>Typical door opening<\/td><td>2.340 \u00d7 2.280 m<br>7\u20328.1\u2033 \u00d7 7\u20325.8\u2033<\/td><td>2.340 \u00d7 2.585 m<br>7\u20328.1\u2033 \u00d7 8\u20325.8\u2033<\/td><\/tr>\r\n      <tr><td>Nominal internal volume<\/td><td>Approx. 67.7 m\u00b3 \/ 2,391 ft\u00b3<\/td><td>Approx. 76.3 m\u00b3 \/ 2,694 ft\u00b3<\/td><\/tr>\r\n      <tr><td>Practical loading reference<\/td><td>Often about 58\u201365 CBM<\/td><td>Often about 65\u201372 CBM<\/td><\/tr>\r\n      <tr><td>Typical tare weight<\/td><td>Approx. 3,750 kg \/ 8,267 lb<\/td><td>Approx. 3,900 kg \/ 8,598 lb<\/td><\/tr>\r\n      <tr><td>Common maximum gross reference<\/td><td>30,480 kg \/ 67,197 lb<\/td><td>30,480 kg \/ 67,197 lb; some equipment may differ<\/td><\/tr>\r\n      <tr><td>Approximate structural payload<\/td><td>About 26,700 kg \/ 58,863 lb<\/td><td>About 26,500 kg \/ 58,422 lb<\/td><\/tr>\r\n      <tr><td>Best suited for<\/td><td>General cargo, industrial products and moderate-height goods<\/td><td>Light, bulky and taller cargo requiring more cubic capacity<\/td><\/tr>\r\n    <\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\r\n    <p>See BRF\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/2026-latest-international-shipping-container-dimensions-guide\/\">complete container dimensions guide<\/a> for 20GP, 45HQ and specialized equipment.<\/p>\r\n  <\/div><\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"brf40-section\" id=\"brf40-calculator\"><div class=\"brf40-wrap\">\r\n    <span class=\"brf40-kicker\">Interactive conversion tools<\/span><h2>40ft Container Capacity &amp; Unit Calculator<\/h2>\r\n    <p class=\"brf40-lead\">Convert dimensions, volume and weight, or estimate theoretical carton capacity for a 40GP or 40HQ. Results are planning estimates\u2014not a loading guarantee.<\/p>\r\n    <div class=\"brf40-calculator\">\r\n      <div class=\"brf40-calc-head\"><div><h3>Container Conversion Tool<\/h3><p>Choose a calculator and enter your cargo data.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"brf40-calc-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><button class=\"brf40-tab active\" type=\"button\" data-panel=\"units\">Unit Converter<\/button><button class=\"brf40-tab\" type=\"button\" data-panel=\"cartons\">Carton Capacity<\/button><button class=\"brf40-tab\" type=\"button\" data-panel=\"cargo\">Cargo CBM<\/button><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"brf40-panel active\" id=\"brf40-panel-units\">\r\n        <div class=\"brf40-fields\">\r\n          <div class=\"brf40-field\"><label for=\"brf40-length\">Length value<\/label><input id=\"brf40-length\" type=\"number\" min=\"0\" step=\"any\" value=\"12.192\"><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"brf40-field\"><label for=\"brf40-length-unit\">Input unit<\/label><select id=\"brf40-length-unit\"><option value=\"m\">Meters<\/option><option value=\"cm\">Centimeters<\/option><option value=\"mm\">Millimeters<\/option><option value=\"ft\">Feet<\/option><option value=\"in\">Inches<\/option><\/select><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"brf40-field\"><label for=\"brf40-volume\">Volume value<\/label><input id=\"brf40-volume\" type=\"number\" min=\"0\" step=\"any\" value=\"67.7\"><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"brf40-field\"><label for=\"brf40-volume-unit\">Input unit<\/label><select id=\"brf40-volume-unit\"><option value=\"cbm\">Cubic meters (CBM)<\/option><option value=\"cuft\">Cubic feet<\/option><\/select><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"brf40-field\"><label for=\"brf40-weight\">Weight value<\/label><input id=\"brf40-weight\" type=\"number\" min=\"0\" step=\"any\" value=\"26700\"><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"brf40-field\"><label for=\"brf40-weight-unit\">Input unit<\/label><select id=\"brf40-weight-unit\"><option value=\"kg\">Kilograms<\/option><option value=\"lb\">Pounds<\/option><option value=\"t\">Metric tonnes<\/option><\/select><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"brf40-calc-actions\"><button class=\"brf40-btn brf40-calc-submit\" id=\"brf40-convert\" type=\"button\">Convert Units<\/button><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"brf40-results\" aria-live=\"polite\">\r\n          <div class=\"brf40-result\"><span>Length<\/span><strong id=\"brf40-r-m\">12.192 m<\/strong><small id=\"brf40-r-ft\">40.000 ft<\/small><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"brf40-result\"><span>Length detail<\/span><strong id=\"brf40-r-cm\">1,219.20 cm<\/strong><small id=\"brf40-r-in\">480.00 in<\/small><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"brf40-result\"><span>Volume<\/span><strong id=\"brf40-r-cbm\">67.700 CBM<\/strong><small id=\"brf40-r-cuft\">2,390.77 ft\u00b3<\/small><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"brf40-result\"><span>Weight<\/span><strong id=\"brf40-r-kg\">26,700 kg<\/strong><small id=\"brf40-r-lb\">58,863.4 lb \u00b7 26.700 t<\/small><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"brf40-panel\" id=\"brf40-panel-cartons\">\r\n        <div class=\"brf40-fields\">\r\n          <div class=\"brf40-field\"><label for=\"brf40-container\">Container type<\/label><select id=\"brf40-container\"><option value=\"40gp\">40GP Standard<\/option><option value=\"40hq\">40HQ High Cube<\/option><\/select><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"brf40-field\"><label for=\"brf40-carton-unit\">Carton dimension unit<\/label><select id=\"brf40-carton-unit\"><option value=\"cm\">Centimeters<\/option><option value=\"mm\">Millimeters<\/option><option value=\"in\">Inches<\/option><\/select><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"brf40-field\"><label for=\"brf40-cl\">Carton length<\/label><input id=\"brf40-cl\" type=\"number\" min=\"0.01\" step=\"any\" value=\"60\"><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"brf40-field\"><label for=\"brf40-cw\">Carton width<\/label><input id=\"brf40-cw\" type=\"number\" min=\"0.01\" step=\"any\" value=\"40\"><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"brf40-field\"><label for=\"brf40-ch\">Carton height<\/label><input id=\"brf40-ch\" type=\"number\" min=\"0.01\" step=\"any\" value=\"40\"><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"brf40-field\"><label for=\"brf40-carton-weight\">Gross weight per carton (kg)<\/label><input id=\"brf40-carton-weight\" type=\"number\" min=\"0\" step=\"any\" value=\"18\"><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"brf40-field\"><label for=\"brf40-utilization\">Planning utilization<\/label><select id=\"brf40-utilization\"><option value=\"1\">100% theoretical<\/option><option value=\"0.9\" selected>90% planning factor<\/option><option value=\"0.85\">85% conservative<\/option><option value=\"0.8\">80% irregular cargo<\/option><\/select><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"brf40-calc-actions\"><button class=\"brf40-btn brf40-calc-submit\" id=\"brf40-carton-calc\" type=\"button\">Estimate Carton Capacity<\/button><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"brf40-results\" aria-live=\"polite\">\r\n          <div class=\"brf40-result\"><span>Best orientation<\/span><strong id=\"brf40-r-orientation\">60 \u00d7 40 \u00d7 40 cm<\/strong><small>Geometric row estimate<\/small><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"brf40-result\"><span>Theoretical cartons<\/span><strong id=\"brf40-r-theoretical\">\u2014<\/strong><small>Before utilization factor<\/small><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"brf40-result\"><span>Planning cartons<\/span><strong id=\"brf40-r-planning\">\u2014<\/strong><small>Space-adjusted estimate<\/small><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"brf40-result\"><span>Weight-limited cartons<\/span><strong id=\"brf40-r-weight-limit\">\u2014<\/strong><small id=\"brf40-r-final\">Final estimate: \u2014<\/small><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <p class=\"brf40-calc-note\">This simple estimator tests six carton orientations against approximate clear internal dimensions. It does not model door restrictions, pallets, aisle space, corrugations, wheel wells, load distribution, crushing strength, mixed carton sizes or cargo securing.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"brf40-panel\" id=\"brf40-panel-cargo\">\r\n        <div class=\"brf40-fields\">\r\n          <div class=\"brf40-field\"><label for=\"brf40-cargo-unit\">Dimension unit<\/label><select id=\"brf40-cargo-unit\"><option value=\"cm\">Centimeters<\/option><option value=\"mm\">Millimeters<\/option><option value=\"m\">Meters<\/option><option value=\"in\">Inches<\/option><\/select><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"brf40-field\"><label for=\"brf40-l\">Package length<\/label><input id=\"brf40-l\" type=\"number\" min=\"0.01\" step=\"any\" value=\"120\"><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"brf40-field\"><label for=\"brf40-w\">Package width<\/label><input id=\"brf40-w\" type=\"number\" min=\"0.01\" step=\"any\" value=\"100\"><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"brf40-field\"><label for=\"brf40-h\">Package height<\/label><input id=\"brf40-h\" type=\"number\" min=\"0.01\" step=\"any\" value=\"100\"><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"brf40-field\"><label for=\"brf40-qty\">Quantity<\/label><input id=\"brf40-qty\" type=\"number\" min=\"1\" step=\"1\" value=\"20\"><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"brf40-field\"><label for=\"brf40-gross\">Total gross weight (kg)<\/label><input id=\"brf40-gross\" type=\"number\" min=\"0\" step=\"any\" value=\"10000\"><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"brf40-calc-actions\"><button class=\"brf40-btn brf40-calc-submit\" id=\"brf40-cargo-calc\" type=\"button\">Calculate Cargo Volume<\/button><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"brf40-results\" aria-live=\"polite\">\r\n          <div class=\"brf40-result\"><span>Per package<\/span><strong id=\"brf40-r-one-cbm\">1.200 CBM<\/strong><small id=\"brf40-r-one-cuft\">42.38 ft\u00b3<\/small><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"brf40-result\"><span>Total volume<\/span><strong id=\"brf40-r-total-cbm\">24.000 CBM<\/strong><small id=\"brf40-r-total-cuft\">847.55 ft\u00b3<\/small><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"brf40-result\"><span>40GP volume use<\/span><strong id=\"brf40-r-gp-use\">35.5%<\/strong><small>Against 67.7 CBM theoretical<\/small><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"brf40-result\"><span>Planning suggestion<\/span><strong id=\"brf40-r-suggestion\">Review LCL vs FCL<\/strong><small id=\"brf40-r-density\">Density: 416.7 kg\/CBM<\/small><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div><\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"brf40-section brf40-alt\"><div class=\"brf40-wrap\">\r\n    <span class=\"brf40-kicker\">Volume and payload<\/span><h2>How Much Can a 40-Foot Container Hold?<\/h2>\r\n    <p class=\"brf40-lead\">A container can become volume-limited, weight-limited or dimension-limited. The nominal CBM figure alone does not determine whether cargo fits.<\/p>\r\n    <div class=\"brf40-cards\">\r\n      <article class=\"brf40-card\"><h3>Volume-limited cargo<\/h3><p>Furniture, insulation, household goods, panels and other light bulky products may fill the available cubic space before reaching payload limits.<\/p><\/article>\r\n      <article class=\"brf40-card\"><h3>Weight-limited cargo<\/h3><p>Metal, stone, liquid, dense machinery and some construction products may reach legal transport weight before filling the container.<\/p><\/article>\r\n      <article class=\"brf40-card\"><h3>Dimension-limited cargo<\/h3><p>Long, tall or irregular pieces may fail to pass the door or may require open-top, flat-rack or project-cargo equipment.<\/p><\/article>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"brf40-note\"><strong>Why practical CBM is lower:<\/strong> corrugated walls, door frames, pallets, packaging tolerances, cargo shapes, non-stackable areas, load securing and weight distribution create unused space. Use a loading plan for commercial decisions.<\/div>\r\n  <\/div><\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"brf40-section\"><div class=\"brf40-wrap\">\r\n    <span class=\"brf40-kicker\">Equipment selection<\/span><h2>Types of 40-Foot Containers and Their Uses<\/h2>\r\n    <div class=\"brf40-types\">\r\n      <div class=\"brf40-type\"><b>40GP Dry Container<\/b><span>General cargo, machinery, cartons, textiles and industrial products.<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"brf40-type\"><b>40HQ High Cube<\/b><span>Taller, light and bulky goods needing extra internal height and volume.<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"brf40-type\"><b>40ft Reefer<\/b><span>Temperature-controlled food, pharmaceuticals and sensitive cargo.<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"brf40-type\"><b>40ft Open Top<\/b><span>Over-height machinery and cargo requiring crane loading from above.<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"brf40-type\"><b>40ft Flat Rack<\/b><span>Oversized equipment, vehicles and cargo exceeding standard walls.<\/span><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div><\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"brf40-section brf40-alt\"><div class=\"brf40-wrap\">\r\n    <span class=\"brf40-kicker\">Full container workflow<\/span><h2>How to Ship a 40-Foot Container from China<\/h2>\r\n    <div class=\"brf40-process\">\r\n      <div class=\"brf40-step\"><b>Submit cargo details<\/b><span>Product, HS code, packages, dimensions, gross weight, value, supplier city and destination.<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"brf40-step\"><b>Select 40GP or 40HQ<\/b><span>Compare internal dimensions, door opening, cargo height, CBM and weight.<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"brf40-step\"><b>Book FCL space<\/b><span>Choose carrier, route, schedule, equipment and applicable free time.<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"brf40-step\"><b>Dispatch empty container<\/b><span>Move equipment from depot to the factory or warehouse loading point.<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"brf40-step\"><b>Load and secure cargo<\/b><span>Distribute weight, block movement, record loading and apply the container seal.<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"brf40-step\"><b>Export customs<\/b><span>Prepare documents and coordinate <a href=\"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/china-customs-clearance\/\">China export customs clearance<\/a>.<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"brf40-step\"><b>Ocean transportation<\/b><span>Gate in, load vessel, track the shipment and prepare destination formalities.<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"brf40-step\"><b>Delivery and empty return<\/b><span>Clear import customs, deliver the container, unload and return equipment on time.<\/span><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"brf40-gallery\">\r\n      <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/China-to-Australia-Shipping-Qingdao-to-Brisbane-1024x768.png\" alt=\"40-foot container loading and shipping from China\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption>Factory or warehouse container loading<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n      <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/03.png\" alt=\"40GP and 40HQ ocean freight from China\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption>FCL ocean freight planning<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n      <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/05.png\" alt=\"40-foot container export documents and customs clearance\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption>Export documentation and customs coordination<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div><\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"brf40-section\"><div class=\"brf40-wrap\">\r\n    <span class=\"brf40-kicker\">Freight pricing<\/span><h2>40-Foot Container Shipping Cost Factors<\/h2>\r\n    <p class=\"brf40-lead\">A permanent global price range quickly becomes inaccurate. Request a route-specific quotation based on the shipment date and complete service scope.<\/p>\r\n    <div class=\"brf40-costs\">\r\n      <div class=\"brf40-cost\"><b>Origin and destination<\/b><span>Port pair, direct\/transshipment route and inland pickup\/delivery distance.<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"brf40-cost\"><b>40GP or 40HQ<\/b><span>Equipment availability and rate difference vary by trade lane and carrier.<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"brf40-cost\"><b>Cargo weight<\/b><span>Heavy containers may face truck, terminal, rail or carrier restrictions and surcharges.<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"brf40-cost\"><b>Commodity and handling<\/b><span>General, fragile, DG, reefer, oversized or high-value cargo requires different planning.<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"brf40-cost\"><b>Season and space<\/b><span>Peak demand, blank sailings, equipment balance, congestion and fuel affect rates.<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"brf40-cost\"><b>Service scope<\/b><span>Port-to-port, factory pickup, customs, insurance, DAP\/DDP and door delivery.<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"brf40-cost\"><b>Origin charges<\/b><span>Container dispatch, trucking, loading, terminal, VGM and documentation.<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"brf40-cost\"><b>Destination charges<\/b><span>Terminal handling, customs, duty\/tax, delivery and empty-container return.<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"brf40-cost\"><b>Free time and delay<\/b><span>Demurrage, detention and storage can apply if clearance or unloading is late.<\/span><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div><\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"brf40-section brf40-dark\"><div class=\"brf40-wrap\">\r\n    <span class=\"brf40-kicker\">Choose the right equipment<\/span><h2>When Should You Use 40GP or 40HQ?<\/h2>\r\n    <div class=\"brf40-dark-grid\">\r\n      <article class=\"brf40-dark-card\"><h3>Choose 40GP<\/h3><p>Your cargo fits standard door\/internal height, does not need the extra cube and the route offers better 40GP economics or availability.<\/p><\/article>\r\n      <article class=\"brf40-dark-card\"><h3>Choose 40HQ<\/h3><p>Your cargo is light and bulky, taller, or benefits from about 30 cm of extra internal height and additional cubic capacity.<\/p><\/article>\r\n      <article class=\"brf40-dark-card\"><h3>Choose special equipment<\/h3><p>The cargo exceeds door, height, width or structural limits, needs temperature control, or requires top\/side loading.<\/p><\/article>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div><\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"brf40-section\"><div class=\"brf40-wrap\">\r\n    <span class=\"brf40-kicker\">BRF FCL logistics<\/span><h2>40ft Container Shipping Services from China<\/h2>\r\n    <div class=\"brf40-table-wrap\"><table class=\"brf40-table\"><thead><tr><th>Shipment Need<\/th><th>BRF Logistics Service<\/th><th>Related Page<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody>\r\n      <tr><td>Dedicated container booking<\/td><td>40GP, 40HQ and suitable special-equipment planning<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/fcl-shipment-from-china\/\">FCL shipping from China<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\r\n      <tr><td>Factory collection<\/td><td>Supplier pickup, empty-container dispatch and China trucking coordination<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/china-pick-up\/\">China factory pickup<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\r\n      <tr><td>Warehouse loading<\/td><td>Receiving, consolidation and export cargo preparation<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/storage\/\">China warehouse service<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\r\n      <tr><td>Export declaration<\/td><td>Shipping-document review and China customs coordination<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/china-customs-clearance\/\">China customs clearance<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\r\n      <tr><td>Ocean freight<\/td><td>Carrier booking from major Chinese ports to global destinations<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/sea-freight\/\">Sea freight from China<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\r\n      <tr><td>Final delivery<\/td><td>Destination clearance and container delivery coordination where available<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/door-to-door\/\">Door-to-door shipping<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\r\n    <\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\r\n  <\/div><\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"brf40-section brf40-alt\"><div class=\"brf40-wrap\">\r\n    <span class=\"brf40-kicker\">Frequently asked questions<\/span><h2>40-Foot Container FAQ<\/h2>\r\n    <div class=\"brf40-faq\">\r\n      <details><summary>What are the external dimensions of a 40-foot container?<\/summary><p>A common 40GP external size is 12.192 m long \u00d7 2.438 m wide \u00d7 2.591 m high, equivalent to 40 ft \u00d7 8 ft \u00d7 8 ft 6 in. A 40HQ is typically 2.896 m or 9 ft 6 in high.<\/p><\/details>\r\n      <details><summary>What are the internal dimensions of a 40ft container?<\/summary><p>A typical 40GP internal size is approximately 12.032 \u00d7 2.352 \u00d7 2.393 m. A typical 40HQ is approximately 12.032 \u00d7 2.352 \u00d7 2.698 m. Actual equipment varies.<\/p><\/details>\r\n      <details><summary>How many CBM fit in a 40-foot container?<\/summary><p>The nominal internal volume is about 67.7 CBM for a 40GP and about 76.3 CBM for a 40HQ. Practical loading volume is lower and depends on packaging, pallets, cargo shape, weight and securing.<\/p><\/details>\r\n      <details><summary>How much weight can a 40-foot container carry?<\/summary><p>A common 40GP structural payload reference is about 26,700 kg, but the actual container plate, carrier rules, truck\/rail limits and destination regulations control. A full payload may not be legally movable on every route.<\/p><\/details>\r\n      <details><summary>What is the difference between 40GP and 40HQ?<\/summary><p>They have the same nominal external length and width. A 40HQ is one foot taller externally and offers about 8.6 CBM more theoretical internal capacity.<\/p><\/details>\r\n      <details><summary>How many pallets fit in a 40ft container?<\/summary><p>The answer depends on pallet footprint, overhang, loading direction, cargo height, weight and whether pallets can be stacked. A loading diagram should be prepared from the exact pallet dimensions.<\/p><\/details>\r\n      <details><summary>Can the calculator guarantee how many cartons will fit?<\/summary><p>No. It provides a geometric estimate using six carton orientations and a planning factor. Actual loading must consider door opening, mixed sizes, pallets, cargo strength, securing and weight distribution.<\/p><\/details>\r\n      <details><summary>What information is needed for a 40ft container shipping quote?<\/summary><p>Provide the product, HS code if known, packages, dimensions, gross weight, total CBM, supplier address, destination port or postcode, cargo-ready date, Incoterm and any special cargo properties.<\/p><\/details>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div><\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"brf40-section\"><div class=\"brf40-wrap\"><div class=\"brf40-cta\">\r\n    <div><h2>Need a 40GP or 40HQ from China?<\/h2><p>Send BRF Logistics your cargo dimensions, weight, supplier address and destination to confirm container choice and current FCL pricing.<\/p><\/div><a class=\"brf40-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/contact\/\">Request a 40ft Quote<\/a>\r\n  <\/div><\/div><\/section>\r\n<\/main>\r\n\r\n<script>\r\n(function(){\r\n  'use strict';\r\n  var 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