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Shipping containers — 20GP, 40GP, 40HC
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What is the maximum weight allowed for a 20GP container?
I have a dense cargo and I am worried about hitting the container weight limit. What is the maximum gross weight for a 20-foot gen…
210 open calculatecbm_team · 1 months ago
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Can a reefer container be used as a dry container to save costs?
I have been offered a reefer container for a dry cargo shipment because there is a shortage of dry containers. The carrier says I …
178 open calculatecbm_team · 1 months ago
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How do I track my container in real time during an ocean shipment?
My container has been at sea for 3 weeks and I have no visibility beyond the initial departure notification. Is there a way to tra…
252 open calculatecbm_team · 1 months ago
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What happens to empty containers piling up at ports and why is there always a shortage?
I see reports of thousands of empty containers sitting at ports while shippers say there is a container shortage. Why does this pa…
314 open calculatecbm_team · 1 months ago
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How high can a pallet be stacked for LTL or container shipping?
Can I stack boxes higher than 4 feet on a pallet and still ship via LTL or FCL container? Are there height limits I need to know a…
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How many CBMs of household goods can fit in a 40-foot container?
I am planning to ship my household goods from Singapore to Canada. How many CBM can a standard 40-foot container hold, and is it b…
443 open calculatecbm_team · 2 months ago
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What happens to cargo if a container ship cannot berth due to severe congestion or port damage?
I read that ships sometimes anchor offshore for weeks. If my container is on one of those ships, what actually happens to it and w…
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What is a standard pallet dimension for international shipping?
I need to build my export packaging on pallets but I am not sure which pallet size to use. My goods are going to Europe and the US…
468 open calculatecbm_team · 2 months ago
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Are demurrage and detention charges justifiable when a port is congested and the situation is out of the hands of the shipper?
During the pandemic, ports were heavily congested and containers were held for weeks through no fault of importers. Were shipping …
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How are ocean freight shipping rates determined?
Ocean freight rates seem to vary wildly — I got quotes ranging from \$800 to \$2,400 for the same 20GP container on the same rou…
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What are the main differences between standard shipping containers and refrigerated containers?
I need to ship frozen food products internationally. Can you explain the difference between a standard dry container and a reefer …
569 open calculatecbm_team · 2 months ago
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How many cartons fit in a 20GP container?
I know the internal dimensions of a 20GP are approximately 5.89 × 2.35 × 2.39 meters (L × W × H). But when I calculate the the…
382 answered mike_logistics · 4 months ago
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