45ft Shipping Containers – Heavy-Duty, Affordable

The 45ft shipping container is a heavy-duty intermodal unit for the secure transport and storage of large-volume, non-perishable goods. Made from corrosion-resistant Corten steel, it provides a durable, weathertight enclosure for varied environments. Its standardized dimensions fit global intermodal logistics across sea, rail, and road, and it is frequently chosen where substantial interior capacity is needed without exceeding standard payload limits.

Key Features

• High-capacity design: Offers roughly 86.0 cubic meters (3,040 cubic feet) of interior space for large-volume cargo.
• Heavy-duty construction: Built from high-grade Corten steel formulated to withstand harsh weather and resist corrosion over prolonged use.
• ISO standard compliance: Built to International Organization for Standardization (ISO) specifications for seamless handling and stacking with global shipping equipment.
• Gooseneck tunnel: A gooseneck tunnel in the understructure supports secure transport on specialized roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) equipment and trailer chassis.
• Double-swing doors: Rear double doors open to about 2.34 meters (7 feet 8 inches) wide for straightforward loading and unloading of palletized goods and bulk cargo.
• Secure locking mechanism: Lockable door rods and protective lock boxes deter unauthorized access during transit or storage.

The 45ft shipping container works as a standardized freight unit that moves goods efficiently across international supply chains. Its structure pairs a steel frame with corrugated side walls for rigidity at minimal weight, and it is fully enclosed to protect against rain, dust, and incidental impact during handling.

As a high-cube variant, it provides an extra foot of vertical clearance over standard-height units. That added height is especially useful for cargo that is voluminous but relatively light, maximizing space without exceeding weight limits. Its internal length of about 13.55 meters (44 feet 6 inches) allows secure stowage of longer items that would not fit a standard 40-foot unit.

The floor is marine-grade plywood capable of supporting concentrated loads from forklifts or palletized cargo when properly distributed. Multiple lashing rings built into the interior side walls and floor rails provide secure anchor points for restraining goods in transit. The design supports handling by overhead cranes, forklifts, or side-lifters, adding versatility across terminal types and delivery locations.

Technical Specifications

• External length: 13,716 mm / 45 ft
• External width: 2,438 mm / 8 ft
• External height: 2,896 mm / 9 ft 6 in
• Internal length: 13,556 mm / 44 ft 6 in
• Internal width: 2,352 mm / 7 ft 9 in
• Internal height: 2,698 mm / 8 ft 10 in
• Door opening width: 2,340 mm / 7 ft 8 in
• Door opening height: 2,585 mm / 8 ft 6 in
• Maximum gross weight: 32,500 kg / 71,650 lbs
• Tare weight: 4,820 kg (approx.) / 10,628 lbs (approx.)
• Payload capacity: 27,800 kg (approx.) / 61,290 lbs (approx.)
• Cubic capacity: 86.0 m³ / 3,040 ft³
• Construction material: High-grade Corten steel
• Floor type: Marine-grade plywood
• Compliance: ISO and CSC certified

This 45ft shipping container suits many commercial and industrial uses. For intermodal freight transport, it is compatible with container ships, rail flatcars, and semi-trailer chassis for moving dry goods across domestic and international routes. For bulk cargo storage, it gives a secure, weather-resistant environment for on-site storage of raw materials, finished goods, equipment, or documents at construction sites, warehouses, or distribution centers. For palletized goods handling, the internal width accommodates standard pallet configurations, holding up to 24 standard pallets or 27 Euro-pallets in a single tier. As a modular infrastructure base, it is often used as a structural component for temporary or permanent site offices, workshops, or equipment enclosures.