45' Pallet-Wide High Cube
Typical ISO code: L5G1 (pallet-wide; cod exact NEVERIFICAT)
Practical reference values
- length
- ~13.56 m
- width
- ~2.44 m
- height
- ~2.7 m
- volume
- ~89 m³
- EUR pallets
- 33 EUR pallets
- payload
- ~22 t on the road (40 t)
The 45' pallet-wide container is built for EUR pallets: it is wide enough for pallets to stand two abreast, so it loads almost as many pallets as a truck. It is used mainly in Europe, on short-sea, rail and road.
Practical reference values. We confirm the exact dimensions in the quote. Honexpres organises transport with this vehicle, on request.
Shipping lines publish slightly different values; per-line values are in the detailed specifications. On the road, the cargo weight may be limited by the total combination mass (40 t).
Request a sea freight quote with this container Road haulage of the container from the port
How the pallets fit
Indicative Honexpres drawing generated from the reference dimensions. Not a manufacturer drawing.
How it is loaded
- through the end doors (forklift, pallet truck)
- Its external width is greater than that of standard ISO containers.
- Limited availability on intercontinental sea routes.
- The exact ISO code differs between operators; we confirm it at booking.
Suitable for
- Palletised goods on intra-European routes
- Intermodal sea + rail + road flows
- Many pallets, as in a full truckload
- 33 EUR pallets, as in a truck
- short-sea + road / rail in Europe
Not suitable for
- deep-sea routes (limited availability)
Comparison with related types
| Parameter | 45' Pallet-Wide High Cube | 45' High Cube (ISO width) | 40' Dry Van |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal length | ~13.56 m | ~13.56 m | ~12.0 m |
| Internal width | ~2.44 m | ~2.35 m | ~2.35 m |
| Internal height | ~2.7 m | ~2.7 m | ~2.39 m |
| Volume | ~89 m³ | ~86 m³ | ~67 m³ |
| EUR pallets (120 × 80 cm) | 33 EUR pallets | 27 EUR pallets | 25 EUR pallets |
| Reference payload | ~22 t on the road (40 t) | ~22 t on the road (40 t) | ~23 t on the road (40 t) |
Detailed specifications
Detailed specifications
| Parameter | Value | Basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal length | ~13.56 m | shipping line | S-SAMSKIP-EQUIP, S-SEACO-45PW |
| Internal width | ~2.44 m | shipping line | S-SAMSKIP-EQUIP, S-SEACO-45PW |
| Internal height | ~2.7 m | shipping line | S-SAMSKIP-EQUIP, S-SEACO-45PW |
| Volume | ~89 m³ | shipping line | S-SAMSKIP-EQUIP, S-SEACO-45PW |
| Tare | ~4.2–4.8 t | shipping line | S-SAMSKIP-EQUIP, S-SEACO-45PW |
| Container maximum payload | ~29.5 t | shipping line | S-SAMSKIP-EQUIP, S-SEACO-45PW |
| Reference payload | ~22 t on the road (40 t) | Honexpres calculation | S-DAF-XFC410-FT, S-KRONE-BOX45 |
| EUR pallets (120 × 80 cm) | 33 EUR pallets | shipping line | S-SAMSKIP-EQUIP, S-SEACO-45PW |
| Industrial pallets (120 × 100 cm) | 26 industrial pallets | shipping line | S-SEACO-45PW |
| Door (width × height) | 2.42 × 2.59 m | shipping line | S-SAMSKIP-EQUIP, S-SEACO-45PW |
- Tare: Samskip 4.23 t; Seaco 4.75 t. Band kept: the difference comes from the construction.
- Container maximum payload: Gross 34 t; Seaco 29.25 t; Samskip 34 − 4.23 = 29.77 t.
- Reference payload: 40 − 7.3 − 4.76 − 4.5 = 23.44 t; minus 1 t.
- EUR pallets (120 × 80 cm): Declared by Samskip and Seaco; confirmed by calculation.
Representative models (manufacturers and lines)
| Inside (m) | 13.56 / 2.44 / 2.7 |
|---|---|
| External (m) | 13.72 / 2.5 / 2.9 |
| Door (m) | 2.42 / 2.59 |
| Tare (t) | 4.23 |
| Max. gross (t) | 34 |
| Volume (m³) | 89 |
| EUR pallets | 33 |
Source: Samskip — Equipment: details and internal dimensions · accessed 2026-09-26
| Inside (mm) | 13,556 / 2,444 / 2,694 |
|---|---|
| External (mm) | 13,716 / 2,500 / 2,896 |
| Door (mm) | 2,416 / 2,585 |
| Volume (m³) | 89.2 |
| Tare (kg) | 4,750 |
| Payload (kg) | 29,250 |
| Max. gross (kg) | 34,000 |
| EUR pallets | 33 |
| Industrial pallets | 26 |
Source: Seaco — 45ft High Cube Palletwide · accessed 2026-09-26
| Inside (m) | 12.1 / 2.44 / 2.69 |
|---|---|
| Tare (t) | 4.35 |
| Volume (m³) | 79.4 |
| EUR pallets | 30 |
Source: Samskip — Equipment: details and internal dimensions · accessed 2026-09-26
Legal limits Requires legal validation
Requires legal validation
- Maximum mass on the road: 40 t combination; 44 t intermodal (in Romania only on category R roads)
- Maximum height: 4.00 m on the road (container + chassis)
- Maximum gross mass (ISO): 36,000 kg ISO 668 (Amd. 2016); the real value is on the CSC plate
- VGM (verified gross mass): VGM mandatory for sea export (SOLAS VI/2, from 1 July 2016)
- 45' containers: +15 cm of length in intermodal for 45'
09 §1.1–1.2 (96/53, 2015/719) · 09 §1.4 (OG 43) · 09 §3.1 (ISO 668, CSC plate) · 09 §3.4 (VGM, SOLAS) · 09 §3.5 (road weights)
Exceptions and limitations
- Used mostly within Europe (short-sea, rail, road); rarely on deep-sea routes.
- The external width is 2.50 m (not the ISO 2.438 m).
- SeaRates shows wrong units for the 45' PW (09 §3.2).
Sources and verification
Confidence level: high — A European operator (Samskip) and a lessor (Seaco) agree; CMA CGM confirms the 2.44 m width on the reefer variant.
- DAF XFC 410 FT 4x2 Tractor — specification sheet · DAF Trucks UK · accessed 2026-09-26
- Directive (EU) 2015/719 · Publications Office UE · accessed 2026-09-23
- Directive 96/53/EC, consolidated 14.08.2019 · Publications Office UE · accessed 2026-09-23
- IMO — Verification of the gross mass · IMO · accessed 2026-09-23
- Krone Box Liner SDC 27 eL45 (multi chassis, extendable) — datasheet · Krone · accessed 2026-09-26
- OG 43/1997 republished, consolidated 17.09.2026 (hosted by CNAIR) · CNAIR · accessed 2026-09-23
- Samskip — Equipment: details and internal dimensions · Samskip (multimodal / short-sea operator) · accessed 2026-09-26
- Seaco — 45ft High Cube Palletwide · Seaco (lessor) · accessed 2026-09-26
- Wikipedia — Intermodal container (cites ISO 668) · Wikipedia · accessed 2026-09-23
Reference dataset 2026.09.27-1
Can I use a 45' pallet-wide for imports from Asia?
Rarely; it is used mainly within Europe. Intercontinental routes usually use a 40' high cube or a 45' HC.
Services using this type
Container haulage
containers from the port or terminal, by road
Rail and intermodal transport
rail and rail–road combinations
Alternatives
45' High Cube (ISO width)
~13.56 m · ~2.35 m · ~2.7 m · ~86 m³ · 27 EUR pallets · ~22 t on the road (40 t)
40' Dry Van
~12.0 m · ~2.35 m · ~2.39 m · ~67 m³ · 25 EUR pallets · ~23 t on the road (40 t)