Maritime Logistics & Freight

Shipping Container Code Decoder

Ever looked at an intermodal freight container and wondered what 45G1 or MSKU means? Decode ocean container owner prefixes and ISO 6346 size/type codes.

Enter Any Container Number or ISO Size Code (e.g. MSKU 123456-7 45G1):

Owner Prefix (MSKU):Maersk Line (Denmark)

Detected ISO Size/Type (45G1):High Cube Dry Container (40 ft (12.19 m))

Most Common ISO 6346 Container Size & Type Codes

22G120 ft (6.06 m)

General Purpose (GP)

The standard 20-foot dry freight container used for heavy, dense cargo (tiles, machinery, raw metal).

Height: 8 ft 6 in (Standard)

42G140 ft (12.19 m)

General Purpose (GP)

Standard 40-foot container for general consumer merchandise and retail cargo.

Height: 8 ft 6 in (Standard)

45G140 ft (12.19 m)

High Cube Dry Container

Most common international ocean container today. Extra 1 foot of vertical ceiling clearance for furniture and bulky volume.

Height: 9 ft 6 in (High Cube - HC)

45R140 ft (12.19 m)

Reefer (Refrigerated)

Refrigerated climate-controlled container with electric cooling unit for bananas, fresh produce, meat, and pharmaceuticals.

Height: 9 ft 6 in (High Cube)

22U120 ft (6.06 m)

Open Top (Removable Tarpaulin)

Open top container with removable roof bows for crane-loading tall heavy equipment from above.

Height: 8 ft 6 in

42P340 ft (12.19 m)

Flat Rack (Folding Ends)

Heavy machinery and oversized vehicle transport with collapsible end walls and no side panels.

Height: Flat Rack