Pallet Wide Container:
Pallet Wide Container:
What does this term stand for?
A pallet wide container is a specialized intermodal shipping container with internal dimensions optimized to accommodate two EUR-pallets (1200mm × 800mm) side-by-side, maximizing cargo space utilization for European logistics operations. Standard ISO containers have internal widths of approximately 2,350mm, which cannot efficiently accommodate two EUR-pallets side-by-side (requiring 2,400mm). Pallet wide containers feature an internal width of approximately 2,440-2,450mm, allowing perfect alignment of two EUR-pallets across the width while maintaining external ISO standard dimensions for global intermodal compatibility. These containers are increasingly popular for European rail and maritime transport, offering approximately 10-15% more usable volume than standard containers when shipping palletized goods, thereby reducing transportation costs per pallet and improving supply chain efficiency.
Characteristics:
- Internal width of 2,440-2,450mm accommodates two EUR-pallets side-by-side
- Maintains external ISO standard dimensions for intermodal compatibility
- Provides 10-15% more volume than standard containers
- Optimized for European pallet dimensions (1200mm×800mm)
- Used primarily in European rail and maritime transport
- Available in 20ft, 40ft, and 45ft lengths
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