Do you know how much cargo you can safely load in an export container? Getting this right saves freight cost, prevents port penalties, and avoids last-minute cargo cut-offs. In global export-import, the most common containers are 20-ft (TEU) and 40-ft (FEU) dry containers. The key idea: capacity is about weight AND volume. ✅ Typical weight capacity • 20-ft container: maximum payload is usually around 28,000 kg (≈28 tons), depending on the container’s tare weight and shipping line rules.  • 40-f