However very careful consideration must be given to the maximum weight limits acceptable in the country of origin and destination.
Maximum container weight australia.
As an example for a common semi trailer combination carrying a standard 20 or 40 shipping container the maximum mass load will be 42 5 tonnes.
Maximum cargo weight is 55 000 lbs for a 20 foot container 53 000 lbs for 20 tank.
22t per 20ftgp less if hc or reefer 20 5 per 40ft gp less if hc or reefer most western australian carriers have.
Maximum loaded weight of container for road transport in western australia is 24 5t.
Maximum legal weight for both 20ft 40ft containers in state of queensland 24t including tare state of new south wales 26 5t including tare state of victoria 26t including tare state of south australia 24t including tare.
Find sizes and capacity of our 20ft and 40ft shipping containers.
Dry containers dc are the most used type of container in the world.
40 30 48 tonnes gross weight including tare weight of container it has been intimated that some chassis are unable to sustain the above weights and may only be capable of carrying a gross weight of 20 3 tonnes for 20 and 24 0 tonnes for 40.
All 40 gp containers have a maximum gross weight of 30 480kgs.
Maximum weight of cargo that can be loaded nett weight all specifications and average weights shown on this page should be used as a guide only.
Any container loaded with more than its marked carrying capacity will not be moved.
This vehicle would need to have six axles and be less than or equal to 19 metres in length.
Australian road transport regulations allow for a maximum road weight limit of 42 500kg which covers the combined weight of both the truck trailer container and cargo.
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