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 **Understanding Pallet Wide Containers: Optimized Solutions for Pallet Freight**


**Definition**


Pallet wide containers are specially designed to accommodate a larger number of Euro pallets compared to standard ISO containers. These containers are slightly wider, both internally and externally, to optimize the loading and transport of palletized goods. Internally, they measure 2.438 meters in width, compared to the standard 2.348 meters, and externally, they measure 2.462 meters, versus 2.4 meters for standard containers.


**Purpose and Benefits**


Pallet wide containers are engineered to efficiently transport palletized freight, specifically Euro pallets, which are flat wooden structures used to support and facilitate the movement of heavy goods. The increased width of pallet wide containers allows for the accommodation of more pallets, enhancing the efficiency of loading and transportation.


**Construction and Design**


- **Material**: Like standard containers, pallet wide containers are constructed from steel for durability. However, their floors are typically made of wooden planks to provide a higher friction coefficient and better durability for palletized loads.

- **Dimensions**: The additional width—4 inches (0.10 meters)—is specifically designed to accommodate the size variation of Euro pallets while still maintaining compatibility with standard shipping practices.


**Types and Capacities**


Pallet wide containers come in various sizes, each offering increased capacity for Euro pallets compared to general-purpose containers:

- **20-foot Pallet Wide Container**: Accommodates 15 Euro pallets, which is 4 more than a standard 20-foot container.

- **40-foot Pallet Wide Container**: Accommodates 30 Euro pallets, providing 5 more pallet spaces than a standard 40-foot container.

- **45-foot Pallet Wide Container**: Accommodates 34 Euro pallets, offering 7 more pallet spaces than a standard 45-foot container.


**Summary**


Pallet wide containers are an excellent solution for optimizing the transport of Euro pallets, with their slightly increased width facilitating the accommodation of additional pallets. Available in 20-foot, 40-foot, and 45-foot sizes, these containers are built to high standards of durability and functionality, making them a valuable asset for efficient palletized freight handling.