45-foot PW (Pallet Wide) sea containers are dry containers with increased internal width, allowing Euro pallets to be placed crosswise in two rows across the width without losing usable space.
45 PW pallet-wide containers can be used for international and domestic intermodal transport and cargo storage.
Due to more efficient loading of palletized goods, operating 45-foot PW containers helps reduce logistics costs, increase the load factor, and optimize container shipping.
Technical specifications of 45-foot PW containers
Two modifications of 45-foot PW containers are most common: Standard 45' PW and the height-increased HCPW 45' (High Cube Pallet Wide) with maximum usable volume.
Table: Technical specifications of 45-foot PW containers
| Container specifications | Standard 45 PW | High Cube 45 HCPW |
|---|---|---|
| External dimensions | ||
| Length, mm | 13716 | 13716 |
| Width, mm | 2500 | 2500 |
| Height, mm | 2591 | 2896 |
| Internal dimensions | ||
| Length, mm | 13550 | 13550 |
| Width, mm | 2352 | 2440 |
| Height, mm | 2395 | 2694 |
| Usable volume, m³ | 86 | 89 |
| Tare weight, kg | 4180 | 4600 |
| Payload, tons | 29 | 30 |
| Euro pallet capacity, pcs | 33 | 33 |
The 45-foot PW container has a reinforced frame made of steel profile with anti-corrosion treatment. The walls and roof are made of profiled Corten steel, and the floor is made of moisture-resistant plywood mounted on steel cross beams. Loading and unloading of the container is carried out through swing doors that open to the full width of the opening, located at the end side of the container.
For standard logistics tasks, 40-foot dry containers compatible with most transport platforms and terminal infrastructure can also be used.
Advantages of 45-foot PW sea containers
Main advantages of 45-foot HCPW and PW containers:
- efficient placement of Euro pallets without losing usable space;
- compatibility with sea, road, and rail transport;
- reduction of transportation cost per unit of product;
- same capacity as a curtain-sider truck;
- versatility of use (cargo transportation and storage, as well as the possibility of conversion into a technical room);
- long service life with regular maintenance;
- tightness according to ISO standards and protection against moisture, dirt, and mechanical damage during transportation.
HCPW and Standard PW containers are in demand in various sectors: distribution, retail, manufacturing, e-commerce, and logistics.
Why buy a 45-foot container from GCS?
Global Container Service — a dealer and official representative of world manufacturers of reefer containers, dry containers, and tank containers — offers new and used 45 HCPW and PW containers for sale, providing all necessary permits for operation.
Why choose GCS:
- over 28 years of experience working with major international liner shipping companies;
- container depot and certified specialists for maintenance, certification, and repair of dry containers;
- constant availability of new and used containers at the terminal;
- possibility of converting containers to meet individual business needs;
- certified technical base for diagnostics, repair, and maintenance of containers;
- buyback of containers.
All containers are legally imported into Ukraine, undergo customs clearance, and are supplied with CSC certification, confirming compliance with international safety requirements.
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