Typically an empty 20 foot shipping container weighs between 1.8-2.2 metric tonnes (about 3,970 - 4,850 lb) and an empty 40 foot shipping container weighs 3.8 - 4.2 tonne (8,340 - 9,260 lb) depending on what kind of container it is. For clean and we'll documented containers reach us on 0724 721831 or email us on sophie@containerskenya.com | Containers Kenya

A 20-foot container is a standard size intermodal shipping container with the following specifications: • Cubic capacity: 1,172 cubic feet (33.2 cubic meters). • Maximum payload: 28,200 lbs. (12,800 kg). • Tare weight: approximately 5,000 lbs. (2,267 kg). • Material: typically made of steel with corrugated walls and floors, and equipped with two doors at one end for easy loading and unloading. These containers are widely used for shipping goods by sea, rail, and road, and are also often used for