A pallet wide container is a special container designed to transport pallet freight. Find the dimensions of different pallet wide containers and how to buy them at the best prices in this blog. 

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          What is a pallet wide container?

          A pallet wide container is a special container designed to accommodate Euro pallets, common in Europe. These containers are made of steel, with wooden plank flooring for durability and reduced friction.

          They are wider than standard ISO containers with an internal width of 4 inches (0.10m) wider to fit pallets. We’ll discuss more about the dimensions later in the blog. 

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          Why use a pallet wide container?

          Pallet wide containers are more efficient for European pallets, carrying more pallets than standard containers. A 40ft pallet wide container can load 30 Euro pallets compared to 25 in a standard 40ft container.

          This tight fit reduces unnecessary movement and damage during transport. They are suitable for transporting large equipment industry apparatus, and various pallet types.

          Before we look at the dimensions of each pallet-wide container, it’s essential to understand different pallet sizes.

          Different types of pallets

          It’s important to choose the right size of pallet wide container so your cargo is safe. 

          Types of pallet wide containers

          Pallet wides are available in 20ft, 40ft, and 45ft high cube sizes.

          If you’re curious to know how many pallets they can hold, read our detailed blog on how many pallets fit in a container.

          20ft pallet wide container dimensions 

          The dimensions of a 20ft pallet wide container are 5.89 m / 19.3 ft x 2.44 m / 8 ft x 2.39 m / 7.8 ft. The tare weight is 2,400 kg or 5,291 lbs and the payload capacity is 28,080 kg or 61,906 lbs. 

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          40ft pallet wide container dimensions

          If you’re looking for more space, choose a 40ft pallet wide container instead. It measures 12.03 m / 39.5 ft in length, 2.44 m / 8 ft in width, and 2.39 m / 7.8 ft in height.

          The tare weight is 3,800 kg / 8,377 lbs, with a payload capacity of 26,680 kg or 59,819 lbs and a cubic capacity of 70.2 m³ / 2,479 cu ft.

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          40ft HC pallet wide container dimensions 

          High cube containers provide an extra foot in height, helping load more pallets. Its internal dimensions are 12.05 m / 39.56 ft in length, 2.44 m / 8 ft in width, and 2.69 m / 8.86 ft in height.

          The tare weight is 3,917 kg / 8,635 lbs, with a payload capacity of 28,583 kg / 63,014 lbs and a cubic capacity of 78.4 m³ / 2,768 cu ft.

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          45ft HC pallet wide container dimensions

          The 45ft HC pallet wide container is one of the largest pallet wide containers available, with internal dimensions of 13.55 m / 44.5 ft in length, 2.44 m / 8 ft in width, and 2.69 m / 8.86 ft in height.

          Its tare weight is 4,280 kg / 9,440 lbs, payload capacity is 29,720 kg / 65,520 lbs, and cubic capacity is 86.2 m³ / 3,019 cu ft.

          Now that you know the sizes of each container type, it will be easier to determine which container is suitable for you. To make things even smoother, let’s see how much these containers cost. 

          How much does a pallet wide container cost?

          The average cost of a cargo-worthy 20ft pallet-wide container is $1,200 in Antwerp. For a 40ft pallet-wide container, you’re looking at $1,350.

          The average price of a cargo-worthy 40ft HC pallet-wide container is $1,650 in Germany. While the price of a 45ft pallet-wide container is $2,750. 

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          What are the advantages of a pallet wide container?

          Here are some advantages of using pallet wide containers for your business.  

          Wooden flooring reduces friction

          Pallet wide containers have wooden flooring. This ensures less to no friction, keeping cargo safe.  

          Ideal for transportation of Euro pallets

          You can transport raw materials, large industrial tools, and a large number of Euro pallets. 

          Stowing of pallets minimizes damage and slipping

          Pallets are securely stowed, which helps reduce damage risk and freight slip. 

          Best for storage of goods

          Pallet wides are ideal for both secure storage and transportation of goods. 

          Less cost of product packaging

          A pallet wide container lowers your operational and distribution costs by more than 15% because of reduced dispatch time, cost of product packaging, and avoiding accidental damage losses.

          Advantages of pallet wide container

          With all these benefits in mind, why not take the next step? Discover how you can secure high-quality pallet-wide containers at unbeatable prices.

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          Pallet wide container: Common FAQs

          What is the size of a pallet-wide container?

          A pallet-wide container is slightly wider than a standard container, typically with an internal width of about 2.44 meters (8 feet). These containers come in different sizes, like 20ft, 40ft, and 45ft pallet-wide. 

          How many pallets fit in a 40ft container?

          You can fit up to 23 Euro pallets or 21 standard American pallets in a 40ft standard ISO container. In a 40ft pallet-wide container, however, the slightly wider dimensions allow for up to 30 Euro pallets, optimizing the available space.

          What are the different types of pallets?

          There are three common types of pallets Euro Pallet, American Pallet, and Australian Pallet. These pallets are common on different continents.