Shipping Container Technical Data
Avem Solutions is passionate to deliver outstanding quality container conversions at the most affordableprices. Our dedicated team has a passion for creating structures for various configurations.
Avem Solutions is situated on the East Rand in Gauteng and our factory is situated in Johannesburg cbd and we supply and manufacture different products throughout African neighbouring countries. We offer quality workmanship at the best prices and will convert containers into virtually any application youmay require.
We will go the extra mile when it comes to container conversions and any other services offered so you arealways assured of getting only the best.
Shipping ContainerSpecs |
6m Standard |
6m High Cube |
12m Standard |
12m High Cube |
Max Gross Weight |
30,480 kg |
30,480 kg |
32,500 kg |
32,500 kg |
Tare Weight |
2,220 kg |
2,340 kg |
3,680 kg |
3,860 kg |
External Length |
6056 mm |
6056 mm |
12192 mm |
1219 2mm |
Internal Length |
5898 mm |
5898 mm |
12032 mm |
12032 mm |
External Width |
2438 mm |
2438mm |
2438 mm |
2438 mm |
Internal Width |
2352 mm |
2352 mm |
2352 mm |
2352 mm |
External Height |
2592 mm |
2896 mm |
2592 mm |
2896 mm |
Internal Height |
2392 mm |
2698 mm |
2392 mm |
2698 mm |
Door Opening Width |
2340 mm |
2340 mm |
2340 mm |
2340 mm |
Door Opening Height |
2280 mm |
2585 mm |
2280 mm |
2585 mm |
Cubic Capacity |
33.2 cu/m |
37.5 cu/m |
67.7 cu/m |
76.4 cu/m |
Container Grading (Typical Samples)
With its interior securely shielded from heavy rains, winds, and the most severe weather, a WWT container cansafely protect storage items and combat corrosion from the elements. The industry standard for portablestorage, containers in WWT condition have intact door seals and floorboards, dependable steel lock rods, and adurable steel frame free from holes and leaks.
While shipping containers in WWT condition are about 12-15 years when they’re retired from active use inoverseas shipping, they typically remain in their WWT condition decades after for portable on-site storage.
You’re going in blind with a portable storage container in ‘as is’ or current condition. While you can definitely count on a better price for these units, bear in mind the saying ‘you get what you pay for’ can certainly holdtrue.
What you save going with a portable storage container in ‘as is’ condition may come at the expense of somedents, rust, chipped paint, and maybe even punctures. But if you don’t mind fixing a small leak, then thiscontainer condition may be all you need.
Typically only 2-8 years old and in excellent condition, premium containers are qualified for regular cargo use.While they usually cost less than a one-trip (new) unit, portable storage containers in premium condition arerelatively young units. So, needless to say, they go for more than both cargo worthy and WWT containers.
A one-trip or “new” portable storage container has only taken one trip from its point of origin in China across theocean before it’s delivered to you. This means that one-trip containers are without a doubt WWT and certifiedcargo worthy. But what truly distinguishes this container condition from the rest of the pack are its clean and pristine aesthetics, nearly untouched floorboards, and easy-to-use, high locking bars.
Here are some things to consider before purchasing a container to make the transaction as smooth as possible.
There are 3 things to consider when choosing your delivery site:
First and foremost, make sure your delivery site is convenient and suitable for your needs. After all, the site youchoose as the drop-off point for your container is more than likely going to be your temporary or permanentstorage location.
Also, ask yourself, where can the delivery truck realistically make the drop? Is it easily accessible? To be safe,here’s a good rule of thumb: your delivery site should be twice the length of your storage container in a straightline.
Now let’s take a second to consider the weight of a storage container. The 20ft container weighs about 2 tons and40 footer typically weighs between 3.5 and 4.2 tons; so you need a firm, level foundation that can support a 5-tonstorage container delivery truck and the unit once dropped. Pavement, cement, gravel, and hard grass are idealsurfaces, as well as dirt if it’s not too soft.
Be sure to avoid placing your storage container in low-lying areas without adequate drainage so it doesn’t sinkinto the ground. Note: If there’s a problem with the foundation or drainage at your storage location, alternativeoptions are discussed in step 2.
If your storage location already has a fairly flat, firm surface, then this step should be pretty simple. All youhave to do is clear out any debris. If you don’t have access to pavement, cement, gravel or hard grass, you canuse blocks of wood or concrete to support your storage container at the four corners. Or, you can also use acontainer chassis to lift it evenly off the ground and improve portability.
Be sure to clear anything that can get in the way of the storage container delivery truck and the pathway to thedrop-off site. This means removing or relocating any overhanging materials, such as power lines and trees, andmaking sure there aren’t any drains, pipes or water lines in the way.
Your container company should ask in advance if you want the doors facing the cab or the rear of the truck.Why is this so important? It determines the direction of your storage container when it’s offloaded.
A storage container delivered doors to cab means it’ll slide off the truck with the doors landing on the ground last.Or, if you want to look at it another way, doors to cab means your storage container will face the direction of thedelivery truck when it drives away. Doors to rear, on the other hand, means the container doors will land on the ground first, facing away from the delivery truck.
It should be best practice for the container company you’re purchasing from to call before delivery to ensure thedetails are in order and your schedules are in sync.
The lead time from the date of purchase to delivery is typically between 3-5 days, giving you plenty of time toprepare your site. Your delivery driver should also give you a quick call when he or she is on the way so you’reready and the process is smooth.