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Ocean Container Sizes Watchpoint Uses
Watchpoint leverages all standard shipping containers: With four container sizes to choose from, Watchpoint can quote your ocean freight quickly. Give us a call for a free quote today.
| Container Size | Interior Length | Interior Width | Interior Height | Opening Width | Opening Height | Tare Weight | Cubic Capacity | Max Payload |
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| 40-Foot-High Cube Container | 39′ 6 1/2 | 7′ 8 | 8′ 9 1/2 | 7′ 8 1/4 | 8′ 5 3/4 | 6,393 lbs | 2,684 cft | 44,000 lbs |
| 40-Foot Dry-Freight Container | 39′ 6 1/2 | 7′ 6 | 7′ 9 1/2 | 7′ 9 1/2 | 7′ 5 1/2 | 6,799 lbs | 2,377 cft | 44,000 lbs |
| 20-Foot Dry-Freight Container | 19′ 5 | 7′ 6 | 7′ 9 1/2 | 7′ 8 | 7′ 5 1/2 | 4,189 lb | 1,165 cft | 33,000 lbs |
| 45-Foot-High Cube Container | 44′ 6 1/2 | 7′ 8 | 8′ 10 | 7′ 8 1/4 | 8′ 5 3/4 | 9,061 lbs | 3,026 cft | 44,000 lbs |
Shipping by the ocean with Watchpoint is the easy solution with up to date information we can properly quote out your cargo to ship by ocean containers without the hassle of figuring out what works best for you. You know what your shipping and Watchpoint can help it get there with 4 sizes of Ocean containers to best suit your shipping needs.
Pallet Sizes Watchpoint Uses
Matching shipping pallets to specific aircraft is easy with this quick guide. Call us today for a free height based pallet quote.
| Shipping Type Of Plane | Maximum Pallet Height Inches | Maximum Pallet Height CM |
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| Passenger (PAX) | 61 Inches | 155 cm |
| 33X Freighter | 94.5 Inches | 240 cm |
| 737 Freighter | 96.1 inches | 244 cm |
| 747 Freighter | 118.1 inches | 300 cm |
Shipping by plane with Watchpoint is the easy solution with up to date information we can properly quote out your cargo to ship by pallet height without the hassle of figuring out what works best for you. You know what your shipping and Watchpoint can help it get there with 4 sizes of pallet heights to best suit your shipping needs.
Incoterms
Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT)
Shipping hazardous materials or dangerous goods? No problem. As long as all shipments containing HAZMAT are properly classified, described, packaged, marked, labeled, and in proper condition for transport according to 49 CFR, Watchpoint can handle the logistics for you. Call one of our experts today to discuss shipping your DG and Hazmat.
Watchpoint only accepts certain HAZMAT for transport. The following items will not be accepted for transport:
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Explosives – Class 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5
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Nitrocellulose (except UN3270)
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Poisonous / Infectious Substances
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Radioactive materials regulated by the US DOT
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Biological hazards such as blood, urine, or other bodily fluids and substances
Restricted Articles – Household Goods (HHG)
As a full service, global freight forwarder, Watchpoint can orchestrate the transport of HHG when the shipment is picked up and delivered within our territory and meets other requirements including:
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The freight BOL must state that the articles are released to a value NOT TO EXCEED $0.10 per LB at Class 100 (no lower class exceptions).
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The consignee’s name and address on the BOL match the consignee’s name and address on the freight.
Restricted Articles – Tobacco Products
We handle tobacco products shipped from a licensed dealer or distributor to another licensed dealer or distributor. In this situation, shippers are responsible for compliance with any applicable regulations which vary from State to State.
Prohibited items
There are some goods that freight forwarders simply can’t ship. Call one of our global experts today to understand which items are prohibited.
Commercial Invoice Template
Need to download a sample Commercial Invoice Template in Excel format?
NOTICE TO IMPORTER: Per CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS (CFR) Title 19 §111.29(b): If you are the importer of record, payment to the broker will not relieve you of liability for Customs Charges (duties, taxes, or other debts owed to Customs) in the event that the charges are not paid by the broker. Therefore, if you pay by check, Customs charges may be paid with separate check payable to the “U.S. Customs Service”, which shall be delivered to Customs by the broker. If you wish to make your check payable directly to U.S. Customs Service, arrangements must be made with Watchpoint Logistics, Inc. prior to time of entry to arrange timely receipt of your duty check.