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16 reference configurations · Carrier sources reviewed July 2026
16 configurations
Dry · 45G1

40' high cube dry

45G1
Internal length
12,032 mm
Internal width
2,352 mm
Internal height
2,700 mm
Door opening
2,340 mm × 2,597 mm
Roof opening
Not applicable
Capacity
76.4 m³
Maximum gross
32,500 kg
Reference payload
28,200 kg

Useful whenVoluminous or taller general cargo needing extra internal height.

Plan aroundHigh-cube road clearance must be considered during inland movement.

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22G1

20' standard dry

22G1
Internal dimensions
5,900 mm × 2,352 mm × 2,393 mm
Loading opening
2,340 mm × 2,292 mm
Capacity
33.2 m³
Maximum gross
32,500 kg
Tare
2,300 kg
Payload
30,200 kg
45G1

40' high cube dry

45G1
Internal dimensions
12,032 mm × 2,352 mm × 2,700 mm
Loading opening
2,340 mm × 2,597 mm
Capacity
76.4 m³
Maximum gross
32,500 kg
Tare
4,300 kg
Payload
28,200 kg
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