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Sailing schedules

Please click the PDF links below to view the appropriate sailing schedule.

Container types and dimensions

Note: exact dimensions may differ slightly due to different manufacturers. Load regulations may restrict operation to less than maximum weight. Before making your booking speak to one of our friendly staff to be sure.

Standard containers

Heavy Rated shipping containers for heavier loads are available. Additional surcharges may apply.

Food Grade shipping containers are available. Additional surcharges may apply.

20FT High Cube shipping containers (higher height than standard) are only available for designated origin/destination pairings and may have additional charges.

Container type Internal dimensions
(L x W x H)
Door opening

(W x H)

Cubic capacity Cargo weight
20ft General 5.89 x 2.35 x 2.36m 2.33 x 2.26m 33m³ 21,700kgs
20ft High Cube 5.89 x 2.35 x 2.69m 2.33 x 2.59m 37m³ 21,700kgs
40ft General 12.05 x 2.35 x 2.36m 2.33 x 2.26m 66m³ 26,500kgs
40ft High Cube 12.05 x 2.35 x 2.69m 2.33 x 2.59m 76m³ 26,500kgs

 

Flat rack containers

Flat rack containers are used for over-dimensional (out of gauge) cargo. They are available with or without sides. Additional surcharges will apply.

Container type Internal dimensions
(L x W x H)
Door opening

(W x H)

Cubic capacity Cargo weight
20ft Flat Rack
with sides
5.89 x 2.35 x 2.23m Side Opening
W – 2.59m
30m³ 26,500kgs
20ft Flat Rack
without sides
6.00 x 2.35 x 0.23m 33m³
Max Height 2.36m
23,500kgs
40ft Flat Rack
with Sides
12.05 x 2.35 x 2.23m Side Opening
W – 11.66m
63m³ 36,00kgs
40ft Flat Rack
without Sides
12.20 x 2.35 x 0.65m 67m³
Max Height 2.36m
39,000kgs

Open top containers

Open top containers allow you to load over height cargo and allows easier loading by crane. Additional surcharges will apply.

Container type Internal dimensions
(L x W x H)
Door opening
(W x H)
Cubic capacity Cargo weight
 20ft Open Top 5.89 x 2.35 x 2.36m 2.33 x 2.29m 32m³ 21,700kgs
40ft Open Top 12.05 x 2.35 x 2.36m 2.33 x 2.29m 66m³ 26,500kgs

Refrigerated (reefer) shipping containers

Refrigerated shipping containers are commonly used for food and diary products. The thicker walls for insulation means internal dimensions are smaller. They can be set at a required temperature for the duration of the voyage. Additional surcharges will apply.

Container type Internal dimensions
(L x W x H)
Door opening

(W x H)

Cubic capacity Cargo weight
20ft Reefer 5.44 x 2.26 x 2.24m 2.26 x 2.20m 27m³ 21,700kgs
40ft Reefer 11.55 x 2.26 x 2.24m 2.26 x 2.20m 58m³ 25,000kgs

The below links could help in regards to some of the trickier aspects of importing and exporting.

Australian Border Protection Service  regulate imports and exports at ocean ports and airports
https://www.abf.gov.au/

Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) – clear and treat goods that pose a threat to Australian biosecurity

https://www.awe.gov.au/

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) – deals with Australia’s free trade agreements

https://www.dfat.gov.au/

Anti-Dumping Commission – investigates complaints that goods have been ‘dumped’ into Australian territories

https://www.industry.gov.au/about-us/anti-dumping-commission

The Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development
https://www.infrastructure.gov.au

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