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Freight Containers

This page contains a guide on the use of freight containers by pallet makers, pallet users and small case makers. Types, lengths, capacities and internal shipping sizes of freight containers are given. This information may also be of use to export packers or importers interested in maximising shipping space and avoiding moisture condensation problems associated with undried timber.

Datasheets below cover the best use of loaded pallets in freight containers, the best pallet sizes, floor percentage fit, maximum loadings, door height, need for pin-wheel pallet placing, etc. This is supported with an Index of Freight Container Standards 46i. There is one datasheet on ‘handballing’ and another on maximising empty pallets being shipped in freight containers as a result of member enquiries.

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41a Wooden box, crate and export wood case terminology (PDF 38kb)
46f2 ISO Series 1 Freight container sizes, volumes and loadings - 20 Foot (PDF 8kb)
46f4 ISO Series 1 Freight container sizes, volumes and loadings - 40 Foot (PDF 8kb)
46i Index of freight container standards and related documents (PDF 14kb)