Pallet wide containers are a type of shipping container that are slightly wider than standard ISO containers. This extra width allows for the loading of additional pallets, which can help to increase the cargo capacity of the container. Pallet wide containers are commonly used in Europe, where they are used to transporting 30 Euro-pallets in a 40-foot container, as opposed to the 25 pallets that can be transported in a standard 40-foot container. The wider dimensions of the container also help to reduce the risk of the cargo slipping during transport. Pallet wide containers are also heavy tested to ensure that they can handle the increased payload.

In comparison:

• 20′ Pallet Wide container can load 15 Euro Pallets 120 cm x 0.80 cm (4 more than a normal 20′ container)
• 40′ Pallet Wide container can load 30 Euro Pallets 120 cm x 0.80 cm (5 more than a normal 40′ container)
• 45′ Pallet Wide container can load 33 Euro pallets 120 cm x 0.80 cm (6 more than a normal 45′ container)
• 20′ Pallet Wide container can load 14 Standard Pallets 120 cm x 1.00 cm (3 more than a normal 20′ container)
• 40′ Pallet Wide container can load 24 Standard Pallets 120 cm x 1.00 cm (3 more than a normal 40′ container)
• 45′ Pallet Wide container can load 26 Standard Pallets 120 cm x 1.00 cm (2 more than a normal 45′ container)

Suitable for

• commodities in bundles
• cartons
• boxes
• loose cargo
• furniture's
• Etc.

The corner castings on pallet wide containers are in the same location as on standard ISO containers, these containers can be easily handled on shore and on board ships using the same equipment as standard dry containers. This means that pallet wide containers can be stowed on board container vessels, both cellular and non-cellular, in the same way as standard containers. The compatibility with standard handling equipment and stowage arrangements allows for easy and efficient transportation of pallet wide containers.