📦 Container Sizes

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For moving household effects, the most common shipping container sizes are 20-foot and 40-foot containers. A 20-foot container is suitable for a one- to two-bedroom house, while a 40-foot container can accommodate the contents of a two- to three-bedroom house or even a larger home with a bigger rooms and lawn. Depends on the move pattern your mover will suggest you the container size based on the volume assessed.
20-foot containers sizes are 20 feet in length, 8 feet in width, and 8.6 feet in height, can accommodate approximately 1000 cubic feet of space. Most of the international shipping happen with 20 feet containers. Typical household items include furniture, appliances, kitchen items and cooking equipment and other garage items if any. A 20 feet container is ideal for a 4-member family move.
40-foot containers are twice the length of a 20-foot container, offering approximately 2000 cubic feet of space.
When selecting a container size, allow the movers to determine the volume based on the items planned for shipping.
Key factors to consider when choosing a container size:
Volume of your shipment , House size, Space restrictions, Cost and needs.

FCL (Full Container Load):

• A single shipper uses the entire container
• Generally faster and more secure
• Can be more cost-effective if the shipment volume is minimum 13 cubic meters
• For shipments to Australia or New Zealand, 8 cubic meters is considered ideal for FCL due to high destination terminal fees (like DTHC/NVOCC) compared to the freight cost difference

LCL (Less than Container Load):

• Multiple shippers share space in the same container
• Cost-effective for smaller shipments
• May involve longer transit times
• FRecently, LCL has become more costly with larger volumes due to high terminal handling fees (DTHC) at destination ports

Recommendations:

• Always check with your movers for:
  Fixed costs for LCL DTHC or NVOCC charges
  Advice on whether FCL or LCL is more economical based on your shipment volume and destination

Choosing between FCL and LCL:

• Based on the items you decided to ship, your mover will advise you the options
• If your shipment is large enough to fill a significant portion of a container (at least 13 cubic meters, FCL might be more cost-effective
• If you can wait a bit, LCL might be a better fit to minimize costs. Always ask for total cost without any hidden charges
• If your cargo is fragile, valuable, or requires specific handling requirements, FCL's reduced handling and increased security may be preferred