Container Types and Sizes
At JR Freight, we have various types and sizes of containers to meet our customers’ requests.
31ft Container
The 31ft wing container, which has the same loading capacity as a large truck, is becoming increasingly popular because it allows customers to achieve a modal shift without changing their transport units or loading and unloading work.
JR Freight has produced a 31ft wing container for new customers to further promote a modal shift that contributes to protecting the global environment.
■ Equipment
• Equipped with lashing rails and embedded hooks to secure the cargo
• Plywood is used for the interior paneling to protect the cargo and prevent condensation.
• Equipped with a full remote controller that allows one person to open and close the wings (powered by the vehicle).
| Interior dimension | (L) 9,245 × (W) 2,350 × (H) 2,210 |
|---|---|
| Sidewall | (W) 8,503 × (H) 2,822 |
| Endwall | (W) 2,310 × (H) 2,210 |
| Capacity(m3) | 48.0 |
| Loading capacity (kg) | 13,800 |
12ft Container
There are various types of rail containers with different functions and dimensions, but the most common type is the 12ft container.
• The inner walls and the inside of the doors are lined with plywood.
• Corner fittings are installed on the top and bottom corners so that they can be transported by ship.
■ Container Functions (V19C Type 12ft Ventilated Container)
①Lashing Ring
②Air Ventilation
③Inner Wall
④Rubber Seal
⑤Waybill Holder
■ Container with double door on the sidewall
It allows efficient pallet loading and unloading with forklift and is equipped with lashing hooks to secure the cargo.
The picture shows 19D container with double door on sidewall.
| Interior dimension | (L) 3,647 × (W) 2,275 × (H) 2,252 |
|---|---|
| Sidewall | (W) 3,635 × (H) 2,187 |
| Capacity(m3) | 18.7 |
| Loading capacity (kg) | 5,000 |
■ Container with doors on the sidewall and the endwall
This container opens from both of the sidewall and the endwall, so it can be loaded from either side. It is equipped with lashing hooks to secure the cargo.
| Interior dimension | (L) 3,587 × (W) 2,325 × (H) 2,232 |
|---|---|
| Sidewall | (W) 3,525 × (H) 2,187 |
| Endwall | (W) 2,307 × (H) 2,158 |
| Capacity(m3) | 18.6 |
| Loading capacity (kg) | 5,000 |
■ Ventilated container
Ventilation devices installed on the side doors can be opened and closed from the inside, allowing the air inside the container to circulate. There are two types of door configurations: one with double doors that open on the sidewall, and another with doors that open on both the sidewall and the endwall. (The photos and specifications below refer to the V19C-type container with double doors on the sidewall.)
| Interior dimension | (L) 3,647 × (W) 2,275 × (H) 2,245 |
|---|---|
| Sidewall | (W) 3,635 × (H) 2,187 |
| Capacity(m3) | 18.6 |
| Loading capacity (kg) | 5,000 |
■ High Cube Container
The external height of 2,600mm, 100mm higher than regular JR containers, allows them to handle the bulky cargo.
There are three types of High cube containers:
20C type which opens on both sides, 20D type and 20E type which opens on the sidewall and endwall.
(The specifications below are for 20D type container that opens on both sides)
*High cube container is currently available only in certain areas. For inquiries, please contact your nearest sales office.
| Interior dimension | (L) 3,647 × (W) 2,275 × (H) 2,352 |
|---|---|
| Sidewall | (W) 3,635 × (H) 2,287 |
| Capacity(m3) | 19.5 |
| Loading capacity (kg) | 5,000 |
20ft Container
This is a 20ft container for transporting the large volume cargo at once.
*Currently, 20ft containers are used only in certain areas.
| Interior dimension | (L) 6,007 × (W) 2,328 × (H) 2,178 |
|---|---|
| Sidewall | (W) 5,961 × (H) 2,061 |
| Endwall | (W) 2,200 × (H) 2,061 |
| Capacity(m3) | 30.4 |
| Loading capacity (kg) | 8,800 |
Private Container and Application Process
We lease and rent containers with special features to meet your needs, and we also have custom-made containers to fit the shape of your cargo and your method of loading and unloading.
Container with Special Features
■ Reefer Container
The temperature inside the container is kept at a constant level, making it suitable for transporting goods that requires strict temperature control.
They are widely used for frozen foods, fresh vegetables, and the cargo that needs to stay non-frozen.
■ Insulation Container (UR)
The inner walls of the container are made of high-performance insulation material, providing excellent cooling
ability (heat prevention).
Containers with ventilation can also be used not to trap humidity by opening and closing the ventilation openings.
Rent for one-time transport is available.
■ Insulation Container (SUPER UR)
The container uses vacuum insulation panels, achieving even higher insulation performance than conventional refrigerated containers. The cargo of 5°C when loading will be kept below 10°C
for 96 hours (when using dry ice at ambient temperature).
Unlike refrigerated containers, no diesel fuel is required, resulting in a 60% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to the refrigerated containers.
*"SUPER UR" is a registered trademark of Nippon Oil Transportation Co., Ltd.
■ ISO Tank Container
■ Open Container
Custom-Made Container
To manufacture a container for rail transport, please register with us and inform us the structure, etc. in advance. Please see below for the procedures.
STEP 1
Please register with us at the nearest sales office. ※1
STEP 2
The JR Freight regional sales office will send you an application form.
STEP 3
Your application will be approved by JR Freight's Head Office Container Department, related departments, and related regional offices.
STEP 4
The JR Freight regional sales office will notify you of the approval.
STEP 5
You place order with container manufacturers.
STEP 6
The container manufacturer delivers the container to you.
STEP 7
Transport operation starts ※2
※1 Customers who haven’t registered with JR Freight must sign a "Private Container Basic Agreement" with JR Freight Container Department.
※2 This registration is for the new customers to built new private containers, but also for the existing customers to change the registration details of the existing private containers.