Types of containers and their loading capacity for?

In worldwide shipping, containers are categorized mostly by their length and volume. For heavy materials like tiles, granite, or marble, the 20ft container is the industry standard since it allows you to reach the maximum weight limit without wasting expensive space.

Container Type

Internal Volume

Max Payload

Best For

20ft Standard

• 2 CBM
• 21,700 – 28,200 kg
• Heavy/Dense cargo (Tiles, Stone)
• 40ft Standard
• 7 CBM
• 26,500 – 28,700 kg
• Light & bulky cargo (Furniture, Textiles)
• 40ft High Cube
• 3 CBM
• 26,500 – 28,500 kg

Extra tall items

20ft Open Top

• 5 CBM
• 28,000 kg

Machinery or large stone blocks

Why 20ft is "Ruler" for Tiles

• Weight vs. Volume: A 40ft container has double the space but nearly the same weight limit

as a 20ft container (approx. 28 tons). If you fill a 40ft container with tiles, it will become

dangerously overweight.

• Cost Efficiency: Shipping one 20ft container of heavy tiles is significantly cheaper than paying

for a half-empty 40ft container.

• Port Handling: Many ports have stricter handling and road weight limits for 40ft containers

carrying heavy industrial goods.