Container planning is where a good product line becomes an expensive mistake. A carton 5 cm too tall loses a tier. A pallet that is not declared changes the load count. A tub that is floor-loaded without edge protection arrives with a cracked shell.
Tubs ship empty, so the water capacity on the specification sheet does not affect the container. The shipping weight is the dry weight plus packaging. Stainless steel and cedar models are heavy, and a container can hit its payload limit before it runs out of space.
| Container | Typical internal volume | Typical payload | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20GP | about 33 m³ | about 28 t | Volume runs out first with bulky tubs |
| 40GP | about 67 m³ | about 26–28 t | Same width and height as the 20GP, twice the length |
| 40HQ | about 76 m³ | about 26–28 t | Extra height suits tall cartons |
Dimensions and payload vary by container type and operator; confirm them with your forwarder before the loading plan is fixed. ISO 668 is the standard that classifies series 1 containers.
Volume divided by carton volume gives an upper bound, not the answer. The real number depends on whether the cartons stack, whether the chiller can lie down, and how much floor is lost to pallets and dunnage.
Ask the factory for a loading plan with carton dimensions, gross weight per carton, the stack limit and a top view of the pattern. A plan that has been drawn can be checked; a number in an email cannot.
ISPM 15 applies to wood packaging — pallets, crates and dunnage — not to a cedar tub sold as a product. The distinction matters when a forwarder asks for the treatment certificate.
A full container is cheaper per cubic metre and arrives without consolidation handling. LCL suits a first order or a mixed container, but every extra handling step is a chance for damage and a longer transit.
For a first order, the usual pattern is LCL for samples and small quantities, then FCL once the product mix and carton sizes are known.
Incoterms 2020 define who books the freight, who insures, and where risk passes. EXW puts everything on the buyer; FOB puts the container on board at the origin port; CIF adds freight and insurance to the destination port; DDP puts delivery and import clearance on the seller. The rule does not change the price by itself, but it changes what the price includes.
Send us the carton dimensions you need and the destination port. We will return a loading plan and a packing list you can hand to the forwarder.
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