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  • Max Pay-load per CNTR
    Generally 20’ DRY CNTRS : 30,480kgs/ 40’ 4H DRY CNTRS : 32,500kgs (Max. Gross Weight).
    It changes dependant on correct routing and transport mode. For details please check with HMM local office.
    Size & Type
    Height
    Tare
    (Kgs)
    Payload
    (Kgs)
    Max Gross
    (Kgs)
    Door Opening (mm)
    Interior Dimension (mm)
    Interior Cubic
    (㎥)
    Width
    Height
    Length
    Width
    Height
    20' DRY CNTRS (HEAVY DUTY)
    8'6''
    2,200
    28,280
    30,480
    2,340
    2,280
    5,898
    2,392
    2,352
    33.2
    40' DRY CNTRS (HEAVY DUTY)
    8'6''
    3,600
    28,900
    32,500
    2,340
    2,280
    12,032
    2,392
    2,352
    67.6
    4H' DRY CNTRS (HEAVY DUTY)
    9'6''
    3,800
    28,700
    32,500
    2,340
    2,585
    12,032
    2,698
    2,352
    76.3
    45' DRY CNTRS (HEAVY DUTY)
    9'6''
    4,570
    27,930
    32,500
    2,340
    2,585
    13,557
    2,698
    2,352
    85.9
  • Road Regulation
    The cargo weight restrictions under the Road Traffic Law, which are managed by each country, vary from nation to nation. In Asia, we are posting this on our website for our customer service.
    * We, Shipping Carrier, do not have any authorization to allow over-load which exceeds a cargo weight limitation enforced by Road Traffic Act.
    We reiterate that this is to share the information of limitations regarding road traffic regulations in each region for the convenience of customers.
    Overweight surcharges will be charged to shipper according to local tariff
    NATION
    Reference
    HMM weight regulation
    REMARKS
    Road regulation in each country
    Gross weight (Cargo + Tare weight)
    20FT
    40FT
    Australia
    42.5 ton
    28.28 ton
    28.7 ton
    *
    Average container and truck weights have been used in this guide. The guide does not cover variables in the configuration of the truck and trailer, number of axles and the load distribution of the cargo inside containers. The above is a maximum guide only and the Road Regulations vary between states. Variations for maximum loads on steer, drive and trailer axles. Maximum Weight Limitation is 42.5 tons including Truck, chassis and cargo, tare weight.
    Bangladesh
    As per BAN GOVT, Bangladesh Road Transport Authority, Road/Highway weight Limitation is 35 TON per TEU Laden and 44 TON PER FEU Laden
    30.4 ton
    32.5 ton
    *
    Three axle truck (20FT CNTR)
    *
    Four axle truck (40FT CNTR)
    *
    Currently average three and four axle truck weighs 37 and 49 tonnes respectively
    *
    Government imposed new weight limitation on 2018-01-11 but postponed until 2018-03-15 Though the grace period has already past, there is no further announcement from Bangladesh Road Transport Authority whether they will impose the new regulation or not.
    China / Shanghai
    31 ton
    23 ton
    23 ton
    *
    Four axle truck (Market proportion 70%)
    42 ton
    27 ton
    27 ton
    *
    Five axle truck (Market proportion 20%)
    46 ton
    30.4 ton
    31 ton
    *
    Six axle truck (Market proportion 10%)
    China / Qingdao
    31 ton
    23 ton
    23 ton
    *
    Four axle truck (Market proportion 70%)
    42 ton
    27 ton
    27 ton
    *
    Five axle truck (Market proportion 20%)
    46 ton
    30.4 ton
    31 ton
    *
    Six axle truck (Market proportion 10%)
    China / Tianjian
    31 ton
    23 ton
    23 ton
    *
    Four axle truck (Market proportion 70%)
    42 ton
    27 ton
    27 ton
    *
    Five axle truck (Market proportion 20%)
    46 ton
    30.4 ton
    31 ton
    *
    Six axle truck (Market proportion 10%)
    Hong Kong
    44 ton
    24 ton
    26 ton
    *
    2 axles truck
    28 ton
    30 ton
    *
    3 axles truck
    China / Yantian
    49 ton
    22.5 ton
    24 ton
    *
    2 axles truck
    27.5 ton
    29 ton
    *
    3 axles truck
    30.4 ton
    32.5 ton
    *
    4 axles truck
    China / Huangpu
    49 ton
    30 ton
    30 ton
    India
    55 ton
    23 ton
    30 ton
    *
    As per max container's payload
    Indonesia
    43 ton
    26.2 ton
    31.6 ton
    *
    Variations for maximum loads on steer, drive, trailer axles and class of road
    Iran
    22 ton
    22 ton
    22 ton
    *
    For every additional ton up to 28 tons surcharge WILL BE ADD and pre-reservation should be done.
    Japan
    24 ton
    30.48 ton
    Korea
    40 ton
    21.2 ton
    26.6 ton
    *
    Door Term Shipment
    27.2 ton
    28.6 ton
    *
    CY Term Shipment
    Kuwait
    24 ton
    30 ton
    *
    There is no road weight limitations other than the maximum weight as stipulated on the CSC plate of the containers.
    Malaysia
    40 ton
    30.4 ton
    32.5 ton
    / Pasir Gudang
    / Penang
    / Port Kelang
    Phillippines
    42 ton
    26.2 ton
    33.6 ton
    Russia
    40 ton
    19.2 ton
    26.8 ton
    *
    9 tons per 1 axle for TSR / Weight Limitation is 40tons including truck, chassis and cargo, tare weight (Tare weight excluded)
    Saudi Arabia
    44 ton
    22.7 ton
    29.6 ton
    Singapore
    40 ton
    24 ton
    30 ton
    Sri Lanka
    42 ton
    30.4 ton
    32.5 ton
    *
    No Change as of 21of Dec, 2016.
    Taiwan
    42 ton
    DC type : 28.5 ton
    DC type
    40/4H : 28.5 ton
    45'JB : 27.5 ton
    *
    Road limitation MAX 42 ton ( including Tractor & chassis , cargo and tare weight ) subject to approval.
    NOR (Non-Operated Reefer) : 28.5 ton
    NOR (Non-Operated Reefer) : 28.5 ton
    Live Reefer : 27.5 ton
    Live Reefer : 27.5 ton
    Thailand
    45 ton
    28 ton
    28 ton
    *
    Weight Limitation is 45 tons including truck, chassis and cargo, tare weight
    U.A.E.
    45 ton
    28.2 ton
    28.7 ton
    *
    As per max container's payload
    *
    In case that shipment is over 45 tons, customer to take special approval from concerned authority for road movement.
    Oman
    45 ton
    26.2 ton
    32 ton
    *
    As per max container's payload
    Bahrain
    45 ton
    27.2 ton
    32 ton
    *
    As per max container's payload
    Qatar
    42 ton
    24 ton
    31 ton
    *
    Regulation do not specify about weight of cargo, weight Limitation is 42 tons including truck, chassis and cargo, tare weight. (Truck and chasis aprox weight 16-18 ton)
    Vietnam
    Depend on weight limitation of truck and each road, bridge
    22 ton
    22 ton
    *
    The regulation doesn't indicate the how max weight of cargo can be on road. Instead it said that the chassis cannot carry the cargo heavier than its designed weight limitation.
    *
    In view of large number of chassis available on the market the weight limitation appx. 22M/T
    Cambodia
    40 ton
    24 ton
    24 ton
    *
    Weight Limitation is 40 tons including Truck, chassis and cargo, tare weight.
    Pakistan
    27.7 ton
    31.6 ton
    *
    As per max container's payload
    Myanmar
    42 ton
    30 ton
    32.5 ton
    *
    New Regulation of Local Government on 7th Dec 2016.
    *
    Not Allowed for Container Trucking(Laden/Empty) in Yangon Area all time
    → Allowance day time (11:00AM to 3:00PM)
    → Allowance night time (9:00PM to 6:00AM)
    Iraq
    45MT
    30 MT
    32 MT
    Jeddah
    40 tons max.
    25 M/T
    25 M/T
    *
    20ft Container: 25 M/T, including Cargo and Container
    *
    40ft Container: 25 M.Tons, including Cargo and Container
    *
    Max Road Limitation 20ft Flat Truck : 25 M.Tons for in gauge cargo, including Cargo and Container
    *
    Max Road Limitation 20ft Flat Bed Trailer : 25 M.Tons for in gauge cargo, including Cargo and Container.
    *
    If 20ft container weight exceeds the limits, the container will be transported by 40ft flat bed trailer to avoid violation.