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Container specifications, Incoterms® 2020 and answers to frequently asked questions, in one place.
Container sizes
Inside dimensions, volume and payload for common containers.
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Who pays what, and where responsibility changes hands.
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Main routes and payloads from Karachi to the CIS.
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Container sizes at a glance
Typical inside dimensions. Exact figures vary slightly by container.
| Container | Inside L × W × H (m) | Volume (m³) | Max payload (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20' Standard (GP) | 5.90 × 2.35 × 2.39 | 33.2 | 28,200 |
| 40' Standard (GP) | 12.03 × 2.35 × 2.39 | 67.7 | 26,700 |
| 40' High Cube (HC) | 12.03 × 2.35 × 2.69 | 76.3 | 26,500 |
| 20' Reefer | 5.44 × 2.29 × 2.27 | 28.3 | 27,400 |
| 40' Reefer High Cube | 11.58 × 2.29 × 2.50 | 67.3 | 29,000 |
| 20' Open Top | 5.89 × 2.35 × 2.35 | 32.5 | 28,100 |
| 40' Flat Rack | 12.06 × 2.40 × 1.95 | — | 39,200 |
Incoterms® 2020
The 11 trade terms explained
EXWEx WorksBuyer takes the goods at the seller's premises.
FCAFree CarrierSeller hands goods to the buyer's carrier.
CPTCarriage Paid ToSeller pays carriage to the named place.
CIPCarriage & Insurance PaidAs CPT, plus seller insures the cargo.
DAPDelivered at PlaceSeller delivers, ready for unloading.
DPUDelivered at Place UnloadedSeller delivers and unloads.
DDPDelivered Duty PaidSeller pays everything, including import duty.
FASFree Alongside ShipGoods placed alongside the vessel.
FOBFree on BoardSeller loads the goods on board the vessel.
CFRCost & FreightSeller pays freight to the destination port.
CIFCost, Insurance & FreightAs CFR, plus seller insures the cargo.
FAQs
Common questions
What is an NVOCC?
A Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier is a licensed freight forwarder that issues its own bills of lading and consolidates cargo from multiple clients, without operating its own vessels. TCSL works this way.
What is the difference between FCL and LCL?
FCL (Full Container Load) means the whole container is yours. LCL (Less than Container Load) means your cargo shares a container with other shippers, so you pay only for the space you use.
How long does TIR transit to the CIS take?
Most TIR routes from Karachi to Central Asia, Türkiye and China take about 12–15 days, depending on border clearance.
Which TIR destinations do you serve?
Kashgar, Bishkek, Almaty, Tashkent, Ashgabat, Baku, Istanbul and Dushanbe. See the TIR & Trade Routes page for the main route of each.
Do you handle customs clearance?
Yes. Our team manages documentation, duties and inspections for fast, compliant clearance.
Can I buy or lease containers?
Yes. We offer new and used containers for sale and lease, including standard, refrigerated and specialised units.
Can you deliver to Nepal?
Yes. We deliver to Birgunj, Nepal from around the world, by direct service or multimodal routing, with inland transport to the final destination.
Have a question we didn't answer?
Our team will gladly assist with routing, documentation and rates.