Standard export cartons hold 50 tubes (600 shuttles), measuring 72cm × 36cm × 42cm, with a volume of 0.1088 CBM and gross weight of 14.0 kg. A 20GP container carries 260–275 cartons (13,000–13,750 tubes); a 40HQ container carries 620–640 cartons (31,000–32,000 tubes). Thick PE liners and calcium chloride desiccants protect cargo across the equator.
1. International 50-Tube Heavy-Duty Export Carton Specifications
Manufactured from 5-ply double-wall kraft corrugated board with bursting strength of 14 kg/cm². Dimensions are 72cm × 36cm × 42cm (0.1088 CBM, net weight 12.5 kg, gross weight 14.0 kg), optimized for pallet stacking.
2. Ocean Container Loading Capacities (20GP / 40GP / 40HQ)
| Container Type | Nominal Volume | Floor-Loaded Cartons | Total Tube Count | Total Shuttlecock Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20GP Container (20ft) | 28 – 30 CBM | 260 – 275 Cartons | 13,000 – 13,750 Tubes | 156,000 – 165,000 Units |
| 40GP Container (40ft) | 56 – 58 CBM | 530 – 550 Cartons | 26,500 – 27,500 Tubes | 318,000 – 330,000 Units |
| 40HQ Container (40ft HC) | 68 – 70 CBM | 620 – 640 Cartons | 31,000 – 32,000 Tubes | 372,000 – 384,000 Units |
3. Trans-Oceanic Protection Against 'Container Rain'
When container ships cross the equator, internal condensation ('container rain') threatens dry paper goods. We implement thick PE outer stretch wraps, waterproof floor cardboards, and calcium chloride poles.
Technical & Sourcing FAQs
Are shuttlecock export shipments billed as volumetric or deadweight cargo?
Shuttlecocks are volumetric (light) cargo. A full 40HQ container weighs only approximately 8.8 tons. Ocean freight rates are calculated on CBM volume.
Can shipments be palletized instead of floor-loaded?
Yes. Palletization reduces load capacity by approximately 12% to 15% due to pallet height, but enables rapid forklift unloading at port.
Which international trade terms (Incoterms) are supported?
We support FOB (Ningbo/Shanghai), CIF (worldwide major ports), and DDP (customs cleared, duties paid to your warehouse door).
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