CMA CGM

CONTAINERS
Choosing the right equipment
to ship your cargo
Selecting a container

neeDS cOntAineR tYPe

GeneraL PUrPoSe containerS

Boxes, cartons, cases, sacks,
bales, pallets, drums…

reeFer containerS

oPen toP containerS

Bulk minerals, heavy machinery

FLat-racK containerS
Heavy and bulky semi-finished goods,
out of gauge cargo
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HiGH cUBe PaLLetWiDe containerS

europallet compatible

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tanK containerS
Bulk, liquids

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 freiGHT CoNTAiNerS – TerMiNoloGy

the international standards relating to containers have been established by the technical committee
of the international Standards organization (i.S.o.) under iSo/tc 104 for freight containers.
Freight containers, as define in the iSo 830 standards, is an article of transport equipment:

- Of a permanent character and accordingly strong enough to be suitable for repeated use.
- Specially designed to facilitate the carriage of goods by one or more modes of transport,
without intermediate reloading.
- Fitted with devices permitting ease of handling, particularly its transfer from one mode
of transportation to another.
- So designed as to be easy to fill and empty.
- Having an internal volume of 1m3 (35.3ft3) or more.

iso Freight container: Freight container complying with all relevant iso container standards in existence
at the time of its manufacture. the term “freight container” does not include vehicles, or conventional packing.

cMA cgM, the third largest container shipping company in the world, operates a container SAfeTy ANd reliABiliTy ABoVe All
fleet of more than 2,300,000 teU (1,480,000 containers). Almost any cargo can be carried in
our containers. Whether the goods are loaded in bulk, bags, or cartons in standard contai- Cma Cgm group entire fleet of containers is continuously monitored by our maintenance and repair team.
ners, or out of gauge goods and project cargo on flat racks, or fruit, meat, fish and other this team of experts is in charge of:
goods requiring temperature control in reefer containers, cMA cgM always has the answer
to meet the needs of its customers. - Systematic quality control on all containers,
- cleaning (sanitary and odour controls)
- Regular inspections and maintenance procedures to ensure units condition
- Selecting the best units for our clients
A wide offer
- Phasing out the oldest containers

The CMA CGM Group fully complies with ISM Standards. Our personnel is kept fully updated of
in addition to conventional containers (standards, reefers, platform, open top...), Cma Cgm also offers new regulations and new standards affecting our containers.
specialized containers adapted to specific goods: ‘autotainers’ for the transportation of vehicles and ‘goh
containers’ for the transport of garments on hangers. our containers are suitable for multi-modal transport
and can be seamlessly transferred from ship to rail, to barge, to truck.
all of our containers meet iso standards 668, 1496/1 and 6346, C.s.C. criteria (Convention for safe Contai-
ners), t.i.r. criteria (Customs Convention for the road transport of goods) and u.i.C. criteria (international
union of railway). Containers are monitored and maintained by our worldwide team of experts who ensure
our units meet these standards as well as the requirements of Cma Cgm to ensure a constant level of quality
and customer satisfaction.
if your cargo is oversized and does not fit into a standard container, our teams of experts will find the best
solution to ship it safely. We also have a wide range of “best practices” commodity guidelines.

Do not hesitate to contact your local Cma Cgm office to get more information.

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All technical data given for these containers are non-contractual data.
they do reflect the majority of our container fleet but are non-exhaustive and given as examples.
For further information, please contact our logistic department at cMA cgM Head Office,
or our Agent in your country.

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 GeNerAl PUrPoSe CoNTAiNerS

Definition a freight container, totally enclosed and weatherproof, with a rigid roof, rigid side walls, and
floor, having at least one of its end walls equipped with doors and intended to be suitable
for the transport of a variety of cargoes.

Use this is by far the most common type of container. it is suitable for the carriage of most
types of “Dry” goods, including those packed in boxes, cartons, cases, bags, bales, pal-
lets, drums etc... With some suitable adaptations, such as liner bags, flexi-tanks, etc.) and
adequate loading/unloading equipment, this type of container may also be used for certain
types of bulk cargo (dry and liquid).
THe CMA CGM CoNTAiNer fleeT
technical Data

20’ x 8’ x 8’6’’ 40’ x 8’ x 8’6’’ 40’ x 8’ x 9’6’’ 45’ x 8’x 9’6’’

the following table defines the size and types of containers available within Cma Cgm fleet:
Size and Type grouping code 20GP 40GP 40HC 45HC

20’- 8’6” 40’ - 8’6” 40’ - 9’6” 45’ - 9’6” 45’ Pw - 9’6’’ dimensions & type code 22G1 42G1 45G1 l5G1

General Purpose X X X X X internal dimensions

Length (mm) 5,900 12,034 12,034 13,556
open Top X X
Width (mm) 2,352 2,352 2,352 2,352
flat rack X X Height (mm) 2,393 2,395 2,700 2,700

reefer X X X
door opening
Tank X Width (mm) 2,340 2,340 2,340 2,340
Height (mm) 2,280 2,280 2,585 2,585

Nominal capacity (cu.m.) 33.2 67.8 76.4 86.0

Note: Some general purpose containers are specially equipped for transport of vehicle
(40’ HC Autotainers) or garments (20’ and 40’ HC GOH). Maximum gross weight (kg) 30,480 30,480/32,500 30,480/32,500 30,480

Average tare (kg) 2,230 3,720 3,900 4,700

Maximum payload (kg) 28,250 26,760/28,780 26,580/28,600 25,780

Securing rings
general purpose Reefer Open top Flat-rack High cube palletwide tank containers 20 32 32 40
Quantity
containers containers containers containers containers
resistance (kg/each) 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500

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 reefer CoNTAiNerS oPeN ToP CoNTAiNerS

Definition thermal container equipped with an electrical appliance (mechanical compressor) for the Definition Freight container similar in all respect to general purpose container except that it has no
purposes of cooling or heating the air within the container. rigid roof but have a flexible and movable or removable tarpaulin cover normally suppor-
ted on movable or removable roof bows.
the Cma Cgm reefer fleet consists of 20’, 40’high Cube and 45’32/33 pallet Wide containers
(euro pallet type). open top containers have movable or removable top end transverse members above
their end doors.
Use transport of perishable goods in a temperature-controlled environment (usual temperature
range, from -25°C to +25°C. For temperatures beyond or above, please contact your Use these containers are primarily used to carry heavy and or bulky finished products,
Cma Cgm Local office). whose handling and loading can only be performed with a crane or a rolling bridge.

technical Data

technical Data 20’ x 8’ x 8’6’’ 40’ x 8’ x 8’6’’

20’ x 8’ x 8’6’’ 40’ x 8’ x 9’6’’ 45’ x 2550 mm x 9’6’’ Size and Type grouping code 20oT 40oT

Size and Type grouping code 20re 40rH 45rH dimensions & type code 22U1 42U1

dimensions & type code 22r1 45r1 lNr1 internal dimensions

Length (mm) 5,898 12,032
internal dimensions
Width (mm) 2,352 2,352
Length (mm) 5,456 11,584 13,280
Height (mm) 2,348 2,348
Width (mm) 2,294 2,294 2,440
Height (mm) 2,273 2,557 2,582 door opening

door opening Width (mm) 2,340 2,340

Width (mm) 2,290 2,284 2,440 Height (mm) 2,280 2,280

Height (mm) 2,264 2,567 2,567 Height under top-rail (mm) 2,200 2,000

Nominal capacity (cu.m.) 28.6 68 83.7 Top opening dimensions

Maximum gross weight (kg) 30,480 34,000 34,000 Length between end lintels (mm) 5,682 11,806

3,010 4,700 6,180 Width between gussets (mm) 1,840 1,650

Average tare (kg)
Length between end gussets (mm) 5,397 11,531
Maximum payload (kg) 27,470 29,300 27,820
Width between roof rails (mm) 2,252 2,232
Height usable for cargo (mm) 2,158 2,394 2,482
1,940 1,940
Capacity in use (cu.m.) 27.3 64.9 80,420
Nominal capacity (cu.m.) 32 66
lashing bars in the ventilation
floor side gutters Maximum gross weight (kg) 30,480 30,480
Quantity 8 12 0 Average tare (kg) 2,200 3,880
resistance (kg/each) 500 1,000 1,000 Maximum payload (kg) 28,280 26,600
Some series are certified ATo and/or USdA Securing rings
fresh air exchange venting system
(adjustable) Quantity 20 40
resistance (kg/each) 1,500 1,500
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 flAT-rACK CoNTAiNerS HiGH CUBe PAlleTwide CoNTAiNerS

Definition Flat-rack containers have no side walls and are available either with fixed or Definition 40’/45’ high Cube pallet Wide units were specifically designed with the 1.2 m
collapsible end-walls. the flush folding collapsible flat-rack, the most sophisticated “europallet” in mind. the equipment, with its 2.45 m internal width, ensures optimum
of its type, has end walls which fold flush with the base. utilization of space. shippers benefit by being able to load more europallets than
they would in a standard iso container.

Use Flat-racks are dedicated for the carriage of items which are heavy, bulky and
those which are over height and/or over width. their base is often designed Pallet capacity
to transport heavy material. some 40’ flats are suitable to carry as much as 45 metric
tons of cargo. the flat racks with collapsible ends also permit the transportation 40’ HC 40’ HC Pw 45’ HC 45’ HC Pw
of over length cargo.
1 m x 1,2 m pallets 21 24 24 26

technical Data 1,2 m x 0,8 m euro pallets 25 30 27 34

20’ x 8’ x 8’6’’ 40’ x 8’ x 8’6’’

Size and Type grouping code 20PC 40PC

technical Data

dimensions & type code 22P3 42P3 40’ x 2462 mm x 9’6’’ 40’ x 2462 mm x 9’6’’

Size and Type grouping code 40 Hw 45Hw

internal dimensions
Length between end headers (mm) dimensions & type code 4eG0 leG0
5,920 12,054
Length between corner posts (mm) 5,634 11,652
internal dimensions
Width between corner posts (mm) 2,224 2,227 13,624
Length (mm) 12,095
Width of floor (mm) 2,208 2,374 2,420
Width (mm) 2,444
Height (mm) 2,213 1,959 2,687
Height (mm) 2,692

Maximum gross weight (kg) 34,000 45,000/50,000 door opening

Width (mm) 2,400 2,360

Average tare (kg) Height (mm) 2,584 2,580

2,750 4,900/5,100

Cubic capacity (cu.m.) 79.60 85.25

Maximum payload (kg) 31,250 40,100/44,900

Maximum gross weight (kg) 34,000 34,000

Securing rings
Tare weight (kg) 4,260 4,980
number per side 12 32

Maximum payload (kg) 29,740 29,020

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 TANK CoNTAiNerS iNNoVATiVe AreAS

Definition a freight container which includes two basics elements, the tank and the framework. Bamboo Floors
traditionally container floors are made of wood sourced from endangered primary forests. to help
protect these resources, Cma Cgm now uses bamboo floors for all new container orders. Better than a tree,
Use this type of container is used to carry hazardous or non-hazardous liquids (foodstuff). bamboo grows as quickly as grass and can be cut after 4 to 7 years compared to 60 years for traditional
it is equipped with accessories to facilitate filling and emptying and has safety devices. tropical wood. the Cma Cgm bamboo container fleet will exceed more than 180,000 teu by the end 2013.

tank containers are pressure tested under periodical examination every 2.5 years.
light steel
technical Data in september 2008, the group began a new era with the introduction the first ‘Light steel’ containers into
its fleet. this new generation of containers is made from high tensile steel, saving 550 kg tare per high-Cube
BUiLt Since 2001 while retaining the structural qualities of the container.
20’ x 8’ x 8’6’’ on a ship of 10,000 teu, the use of these containers can save 1-2 tons of fuel per day, which represents
3 -6 tons less of Co2 emissions.
Size and Type grouping code 20Kl

dimensions & type code T11

Solvent free paint
traditional paint solvents generate volatile organic compounds (C.o.V.) which have a negative carbon
footprint and a significant impact on air pollution. Cma Cgm was one of the first to integrate containers using
internal dimensions solvent free paints into its fleet.
Length (mm) n/a
Width (mm) n/a low consumption reefers
Height (mm) n/a in the reefer sector (requiring energy and refrigerant gases), the group uses the latest technological
developments in order to benefit from the most environmentally friendly solutions in terms of energy
consumption and the release of Co2. in 2009, the group started investing in low consumption refrigerated
Nominal capacity Litres 26,000 containers. these containers, helps reduce electricity and therefore fuel consumption by 3X, saving tens
of tons of fuel per voyage.
Maximum gross weight (kg) 36,000

Average tare (kg) 3,420

Maximum payload (kg) 32,580

Max. operating Pressure (bar) 4

Safety Valve setting (bar) 4.4

Manhole (mm) 500

discharge coupling
type 3” BSP
Diameter (mm) 80

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 CoNTAiNer STUffiNG BASiC rUleS

1. Cargo weight must be evenly spread over the largest possible floor area.

2. Center of gravity of the cargo is to be as close as possible to the container center and as low
as possible. the higher the center of gravity, the higher must be the wedging devices.

3. the cargo load units must support (be in contact with) each other with no large gaps in between
and must be secured to the container (wedges, lashings, etc.) so that they cannot move nor collapse.
all containers are fitted with several lashing rings and bars.

4. if the cargo load units are not homogeneous the heaviest ones must be on floor level and the lighter ones
on top (and liquid ones underneath solid ones).

5. the maximum gross mass/weight of the container (usually marked as “max gross” on the container
right hand side door) must never be exceeded (there are also maximum limits related to different local
inland transport regulations). it is illegal for cargo weight to exceed the net weight (payload) value marked
on same right hand side door.

6. Cases of concentrated cargo load.

as per rule 1, the cargo must lay over as many floor cross members as possible so that the weight
distribution is as close as possible to the ideal one based on container max payload value and length.
For instance the limit for a 20 gp is about 5 t per linear meter (based on max payload 28t, length 6
m). the below basic guideline can be used:

Cargo distribution over container length 50% 66% 75% 100%

Max admissible container payload 66% 75% 80% 100%

Whenever necessary the cargo must be put on some additional supports / longitudinal members to comply
with above recommendations.

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