Maritime container

Container designed to be easily handled, stored, transported, has a number of advantages:

  • Reduced risk of damage
  • Limitation of loss or theft
  • Reduced costs through improved productivity in loading

There is also the air container, which is suitable for transporting goods by air.

Container dimensions have been standardized since 1967 (ISO), thus distinguishing three categories. 20, 30 and 40 foot containers. For information, a 20-foot container has a lifespan of about 15 years and costs about 1400 euros (2010 tariff).

The different types of maritime containers

DRY CONTAINER

Closed container having a roof, side walls and rigid end; has a door (two leaves sealed) at both ends, is designed for the transport of all non-perishable.

Dimensions

  • 20′ : L5.9m x l2.35m x h2.39m
  • 40′ : L12.03m x l2.35m x h2.39m
  • 40′ HC : L12.03m x l2.35m x h2.69m

Capacity

  • 20′ : 33m3
  • 40′ : 67m3
  • 40′ HC : 76m3
Dry Container
Dry Container

REEFER CONTAINER

Container with thermal characteristics equipped with a cooling and heating device (negative controlled temperature or not).

Dimensions

  • 20′ : L5.42m x l2.27m x h2.26m
  • 40′ : L11.49m x l2.27m x h2.19m
  • 40′ HC : L11.55m x l2.29m x h2.50m

Capacité

  • 20′ : 28.3m3
  • 40′ : 57.8m3
  • 40′ HC : 66.6m3
Reefer Container
Reefer Container

HIGH CUBE CONTAINER

40 foot container used for sea freight. Ideal for loading high level merchandise or a greater number of products. Multimodal solution: road, rail, barge, and ocean. It can be transported and delivered by different modes.

Dimensions

  • 40′ : L12m x W2.3m x H2.7m

Capacity

  • 40′ : 76,2m3
High Cube Container

FLAT RACK CONTAINER

Container for general cargo (oversized) with no fixed sides.

Dimensions

  • 20′ : L5.62m x l2.20m x h2.23m
  • 40′ : L12.08m x l2.43m x h2.10m
Flat Rack Container
Flat Rack Container

COLLAPSIBLE FLAT RACK CONTAINER

Like the Flat rack container, but the end walls are removable.

Dimensions :

  • 20′ : L5.61m x l2.20m x h2.33m
  • 40′ : L12.08m x l2.12m x h2.04m

PLATFORM CONTAINER

Loading platform with no superstructure.

Dimensions

  • 20′ : L5.05m x l2.43m x h2.23m
  • 40′ : L12.18m x l2.40m x h1.95m
Platform Container
Platform Container

OPEN TOP CONTAINER

A open roof container identical to the dry container, but the roof is replaced by a tarp for easy vertical loading and unloading (machines…).

Dimensions

  • 20′ : L5.89m x l2.31m x h2.35m
  • 40′ : L12.02m x l2.35m x h2.34m

Capacity

  • 20′ : 32.23m3
  • 40′ : 65.5m3
Open Top Container
Open Top Container

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Our completed projects

Discover some of CERL’s successes in the maritime transport field. They are the ultimate showcase for our unique know-how.

Transport of an alternator from France to the Caribbean

Transport of an alternator from France to the Caribbean

In 2023, CERL orchestrated the transport of an alternator on a flat-rack from France to the […]
Open Top container transport from Thailand to France

Open Top container transport from Thailand to France

CERL carried out in 2021 the transport of a 2.5 tons parcel by Open Top container […]

Shipping containers video

What is the significance of the numbers on the container?

When you send a container, regardless of its size, various alphanumeric characters are written on its doors. These markings are essential and mandatory. For example, on the right door of the container, you can see a combination of letters and numbers such as:
CPIU 083572 0.

  • The first 3 letters (CPI) indicate the owner of the container and represent the owner code (CPI: Container Providers International).
  • The 4th letter (u) is the product group code. for all cargo containers, for removable cargo container equipment, and for trailers and chassis.
  • The first 4 letters (CPIU) represent the owner of the container.
  • The next 6 digits (083572) form the unique serial number. This combination of letters and numbers is the reference by which each container is recorded throughout its journey from loading to return.
  • The last digit (0) is used to verify that all codes match.

The transport of sea containers with CERL …

The transport of goods by sea container is an expert’s job!

CERL has been transporting thousands of tons of freight all over the world for many years …

We offer a wide range of solutions to transport your parcels and goods.

Fast and secure sea container transport also allows you to optimize your freight shipments.

Our marine services

  • Management of customs declarations
  • Order picking
  • Reception
  • Quality Control
  • Storage and Warehousing
  • Customs Bonded Warehouses
  • Reporting Services
  • Project Cargo
  • Chartering of partial or complete vessels
  • Conventional freight and heavy or oversized packages
  • Rolling Stock
  • Specific Out Of Gauge containers, refrigerated, tanks, IMDGs
  • Standard 20′ or 40′ containers
  • Consolidation and unbundling services
  • Etc.

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