Container & Truck Comparisons

Compare Container Sizes & Truck Types

Planning a shipment and not sure which container or truck is right? Compare dimensions, capacity, weight limits, and cost-effectiveness side by side.

20ft vs 40ft Container

A 40ft container holds roughly double the volume (67.7 vs 33.2 CBM) but costs only about 25-40% more than a 20ft. Choose 20ft for heavy, den...

33.2 CBMvs67.7 CBM
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40ft vs 40ft High Cube

A 40ft High Cube is 30cm taller than a standard 40ft (2.69m vs 2.39m internal height), providing 8.6 CBM more volume (76.3 vs 67.7 CBM). The...

67.7 CBMvs76.3 CBM
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40ft HC vs 45ft High Cube

A 45ft HC offers 12.6% more volume than a 40ft HC (85.9 vs 76.3 CBM) and fits 3 more euro pallets. However, 45ft containers have limited ava...

76.3 CBMvs85.9 CBM
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45ft HC vs 53ft Container

The 53ft container is a US domestic standard, offering 41% more volume (121.4 vs 85.9 CBM) but with a lower weight limit and no internationa...

85.9 CBMvs121.4 CBM
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20ft vs 40ft High Cube

A 40ft HC offers 130% more volume than a 20ft (76.3 vs 33.2 CBM) and 30cm extra height. At roughly 30-45% more in freight cost, the 40ft HC ...

33.2 CBMvs76.3 CBM
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FCL vs LCL Shipping

FCL is cheaper per CBM and faster for shipments over 15 CBM — you rent the whole container and it goes direct. LCL is better for smaller shi...

33.2–85.9 CBM (depends on container)vs1–15 CBM (typically)
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Euro Pallet vs US Pallet

Euro pallets (1200x800mm) are 20% narrower than US pallets (1219x1016mm), making them more efficient in ISO shipping containers — you can fi...

N/AvsN/A
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Container vs Truck Trailer

A 13.6m EU trailer holds 19% more volume (91 vs 76 CBM) and 57% more pallets (33 vs 21) than a 40ft HC container. Trailers are wider and lon...

76.3 CBMvs91.0 CBM
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FAQ

Container Comparison FAQ

  • JustLoad.it supports all standard shipping containers including 20ft, 40ft, 40ft High Cube, 45ft High Cube, and 53ft Domestic containers. Each container type uses accurate internal dimensions for precise calculations. You can also define custom container dimensions for specialized equipment.

  • Our 3D bin packing algorithm achieves 85-95% container utilization for most cargo types. The algorithm considers item dimensions, weight limits, stacking constraints, and orientation preferences to generate realistic, implementable loading plans.

  • Yes! You can edit any saved shipment to add or remove items, change container types, or update notes. The system automatically recalculates the optimal loading configuration whenever you make changes.

  • JustLoad.it supports millimeters (mm), centimeters (cm), feet (ft), and inches (in). You can switch between units at any time, and the system automatically converts measurements. Your preferred unit is saved for each shipment.

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