Negotiating The Deal · 01 of 08

Three Key Sizes.
One Right Fit.
Nothing Wasted.

There are three main sizes: 20ft, 40ft and High Cube.
The right one depends on weight as much as volume.
Work out the volume first, and the freight cost follows.

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Container Sizes
Dry Containers 20FT · 40FT · HIGH CUBE · MAX vs USABLE CBM STANDARD DRY CONTAINERS FOR AGRO EXPORTS Three Container Sizes 20ft ~28 · 40ft ~57 · High Cube ~64 usable CBM 20-FOOT ~28 CBM 5.9 × 2.35 × 2.39m payload ~28 MT 40-FOOT ~57 CBM 12.0 × 2.35 × 2.39m payload ~26.7 MT HIGH CUBE ~64 CBM 12.0 × 2.35 × 2.69m payload ~26.5 MT WHAT ANTAARA SHIPS Antaara ships in standard 20ft and 40ft dry containers, and the taller High Cube is available on request. Share your carton size and volume, and we will suggest the container that ships your order at the lowest cost. Usable CBM per ISO standard · confirm with your freight forwarder
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Dry Containers

20ft, 40ft and
the High Cube

Dry farm goods from India travel as dry cargo. A standard 20ft container holds about 28 CBM and usually takes 24 to 26 MT of basmati.

A 40ft container offers about 57 CBM, nearly twice the space, and costs less in freight per tonne. The High Cube is 30cm taller, with about 64 CBM, which makes it the best choice for cargo that is light but bulky.

Antaara’s Position

Antaara ships in standard 20ft and 40ft dry containers, and the High Cube is available on request. When your cargo needs a special loading plan, we will gladly prepare one for you, with the cost quoted in advance.

20ft · 40ft · 40ft HC
Reefer & Special TEMPERATURE CONTROL, ON REQUEST WHEN A REEFER CAN HELP −30°C to +30°C adjustable temperature for the whole voyage REEFER · REFRIGERATED ✓ Dehydrated onion & garlic ✓ Moisture-sensitive goods ✓ Humid-climate ports ✓ ~60 CBM usable space 40ft, cooled DRY CONTAINER · OUR DEFAULT ✓ Rice, pulses & millets ✓ Whole spices & powders ✓ Oil seeds & flours ✓ No cooling needed most farm cargo WHAT ANTAARA SHIPS Antaara ships dehydrated products and oil seeds in standard dry containers by default, since most agro cargo needs no cooling. If you want a reefer, just tell us, and we will book one at your cost. Container availability varies by route and line · confirm at booking
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Reefer & Special Types

Cold Cargo,
Only on Request.

A reefer is a refrigerated container that holds your cargo at a set temperature, from −30°C to +30°C, for the whole voyage. It costs far more than a dry one, so use it only when your goods need it.

Rice, whole spices and pulses do not need one. A reefer can help dried goods that absorb moisture, or cargo going to hot, humid ports.

Antaara’s Position

Most farm cargo needs no cooling, so Antaara ships dried goods and oil seeds in standard dry containers. We book a reefer only on request, when your goods need a steady temperature for the whole voyage, at your cost.

Dry Container · Reefer on Request
LCL vs FCL LESS THAN CONTAINER LOAD vs FULL CONTAINER LOAD THE BREAKEVEN IS ABOUT 14–15 CBM Shared or Full above ~15 CBM, FCL is almost always cheaper LCL · SHARED CONTAINER ✓ Cargo shares the space ✓ Pay per CBM you use ✓ Minimum about 1 CBM ✓ Longer transit time for small volumes FCL · FULL CONTAINER ✓ All the space is yours ✓ Flat container rate ✓ No co-loading risk ✓ Faster, cleaner clearance for regular importers WHAT ANTAARA SHIPS Antaara ships full container loads. Small quantities can go in one container together with other products. Some countries restrict certain foods, so please check with your import agent first. Payloads depend on packaging and pallet plan · verify per lot
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LCL vs FCL

Shared or
Full Container?

LCL means less than container load. Your cargo is loaded together with goods from other shippers, and you pay only for the space you use. Buyers choose it when an order is too small to fill a container.

Once your cargo passes about 14 to 15 CBM, a full container is almost always cheaper per bag, and customs clearance is simpler too.

Antaara’s Position

Antaara ships only full containers, but you can fill one with several of our products together. Some countries restrict certain foods, so please check your import rules with your customs agent before you place an order.

LCL and FCL · Import Rules Apply
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