Dry cargo

Always on the move

We transport nearly everything in containers. Whether we’re transporting them port to port or door to door, Hamburg Süd gets your cargo to its destination safely and on time. For each of the approximately 4.4 million TEUs we transport each year the same high quality standards of service apply. For this, you can rely on our logistics specialists in over 250 offices around the globe.

Our strengths – your benefits

Global network

With around 50 liner services, Hamburg Süd is present around the globe.

High capacity

With more than 580,000 containers and a slot capacity of more than 590,000 TEU on our vessels, we have the flexibility to meet your needs.

Punctual Services

Hamburg Süd is one of the most reliable carriers worldwide.

Our dry containers

Most cargo is shipped in dry or standard containers. Hamburg Süd uses robust 20- and 40-foot boxes constructed to handle every transportation need. Our 40-foot high cube containers are somewhat higher and suitable for transporting large-volume cargo. Our production and maintenance standards ensure that your cargo gets to its destination in the ideal condition. In addition to meeting your expectations for high service quality, we are also concerned to safeguard the environment: the majority of our dry containers feature robust and rapidly renewable bamboo flooring.

20' dry container

20' dry container

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Exterior Dimensions (foot)	Length	Width	Height
	20'	8'	8' 6"
Interior Dimensions (mm)	Length	Width	Height
	5,882–5,898	2,332–2,353	2,387–2,396
Door Opening (mm)		Width	Height
		2,332–2,343	2,261–2,288
Weights (kg)	Gross	Tare	Payload
	24,000–30,480*	2,220–2,350*	21,660–28,260*
Volume (m³)			33.0–33.2

*Various 20 ft equipment types are available in above mentioned range.

All measurements, weights, and volume figures are averages.

40' dry container

40' dry container

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Exterior Dimensions (foot)	Length	Width	Height
	40'	8'	8' 6"
Interior Dimensions (mm)	Length	Width	Height
	12,022–12,039	2,332–2,362	2,385–2,399
Door Opening (mm)		Width	Height
		2,333–2,341	2,260–2,284
Weights (kg)	Gross	Tare	Payload
	30,480–32,500	3,660–4,020	26,460–28,840
Volume (m³)			67.2–67.8

All measurements, weights, and volume figures are averages.

40' high cube

40' high cube

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Exterior Dimensions (foot)	Length	Width	Height
	40'	8'	9' 6"
Interior Dimensions (mm)	Length	Width	Height
	12,031–12,039	2,350–2,362	2,667–2,700
Door Opening (mm)		Width	Height
		2,336–2,343	2,580–2,591
Weights (kg)	Gross	Tare	Payload
	30,480–32,500	3,820–4,200	26,280–28,640
Volume (m³)			75.7–76.7

All measurements, weights, and volume figures are averages.

Do you have any further questions?

Our service representatives in our regional offices are happy to help you.
Read more about our containers for refrigerated cargo and/or our containers for special cargo .