Maximum weight of containers
The table below lists the maximum allowable content weight containers (Cargo Gross MT) by country. We encourage customers to study the permissible weight of containers, because authorities in many countries see this kind of offense as serious.
For more information, visit the International Transport Forum.
Country | Weight | Comments |
Belgium | 26 MT | |
UK | 23 MT | |
Denmark | 24 MT | |
Finland | 26 MT | |
France | 22 MT | |
The Faroe Islands | 20 MT | |
Greece | 22 MT | |
The Netherlands | 26 MT | |
Iceland | 25 MT | |
Italy | 22 MT | Train from Novara / Padova / Brescia |
Canada | 26 MT | |
Norway | 24 MT | |
Portugal | 25 MT | Ship from Leixoes / Lisbon |
Spain | 25 MT 22,5 MT |
Ship from Bilbao / Vigo With a car |
Switzerland | 22 MT | |
Sweden | 26 MT | |
USA | 19 MT | 42.000 Ibs |
Germany | 22 MT |