Shipping Container Sizes & Dimensions

A sticker or plate identifying such things as High Cube containers, hazardous cargo, or other such labels. High-Cube shipping containers will also have yellow decals at the top of the frame on each end to make the extended height more noticeable. High Cube containers have an outside height of 9’6″ (one foot taller than standard shipping containers, which are 8’6″ tall).

The Convention for Safe Containers (CSC) Plate provides crucial details such as the date and location of manufacture, along with other specifications. For more information on the Convention for Safe Containers, visit the International Maritime Organization’s website. If you plan to use your shipping container for export, be sure to obtain a CSC survey.

Locking rods are bolted to the exterior of the shipping container’s cargo doors and frame, sealing the door tightly when twisted closed and clasped. A broken or bent locking rod can prevent a door from sealing properly. We guarantee that the doors will seal on every shipping container we sell. However, it’s always a good idea to grease the hinges and ensure the door frame is square.

Every shipping container has a unique identification number. The first three letters represent the container owner (registered with the Bureau International des Containers, or “BIC”). These are followed by: a “U” (indicating a dry container), six numerical digits for the unit number, and A 7th check digit, calculated based on the values of the preceding letters and numbers. To ensure accuracy, always verify your check digit with BIC.

To ensure safe handling and stacking on ships, containers should not be loaded heavier than the weight specifications listed on the door and CSC plate. Please note: local shipping weight regulations may be much lower than the maximum payload of the container. For instance, many shipping containers can handle over 65,000 lbs of cargo, but a load that large exceeds FMCSA regulations.

Every cargo door comes with a thick rubber gasket that runs around the entire frame. You might not think much about these seals, but here’s why they’re crucial: Blocks rain, wind, and dust – No one wants soggy cargo or a dusty interior. Locks in your freight – Even if pallets shift during rough transport, the seal helps keep everything contained. Let’s be honest: if the gasket fails, your container isn’t waterproof anymore. That’s why we warranty ours for a full year—no questions asked.