Shanghai Port 40GP 40ft General Purpose FCL Export Booking
An 40GP (40ft General Purpose) FCL shipment out of Shanghai offers roughly 67 cbm of loadable volume and about 26.7 tonnes of payload, cleared through Shanghai Customs District. YuCargo (Shanghai Hongyu International Logistics) handles Shanghai FCL booking, customs clearance and door-to-door connection with 18 years of forwarding experience. This is a dry container with no temperature control; cold-chain cargo requires a reefer option. Space and rates move with the lane and cut-off, and are subject to formal quotation.
Specifications & Port Details
- Port
- Shanghai (CNSHA)
- Region
- East China
- Customs district
- Shanghai Customs District
- Container
- 40GP 40ft General Purpose
- ISO size-type code
- 42G1
- Loadable volume
- ~67 cbm
- Max payload
- ~26.7 tonnes
- Temperature control
- Dry, none
FAQ
What is 40GP? Full name and when to use it?
40GP (40ft General Purpose, ISO 42G1) is a common FCL type with about 67 cbm and ~26.7 t payload. Dry boxes have no temperature control. YuCargo books and clears this equipment at Shanghai; rates subject to formal quotation.
How much cargo fits in an 40GP from Shanghai?
An 40GP (40ft General Purpose) holds roughly 67 cbm with a payload limit near 26.7 tonnes. Real capacity depends on carton dimensions, palletisation and density: dense cargo hits the weight limit first, light bulky cargo hits the volume limit first. Send carton specs and piece counts and we will run a stowage estimate.
How far ahead should I book from Shanghai?
Allow 7–10 days on regular lanes, and longer in peak season, before long holidays, or for special equipment. Cut-off and documentation deadlines at Shanghai shift with each sailing; we confirm the exact milestones once the vessel and voyage are fixed. Space availability is subject to formal quotation and booking confirmation.
What documents are needed for FCL export clearance at Shanghai?
Typically a packing list, commercial invoice, customs authorisation and export contract, plus any commodity-specific permits such as inspection certificates or licences. Shanghai Customs District applies extra inspection rules to certain categories, and food products additionally involve GACC registration. The final list follows the HS code.
Can an 40GP carry cold-chain cargo?
No. The 40GP is a dry box with no refrigeration. Fresh produce, pharmaceuticals and other temperature-sensitive cargo need a reefer solution; we can recommend a setpoint and equipment combination by commodity.
Rates and space vary with lane, sailing and cut-off, and are subject to formal quotation.
Request a quote for 40GP FCL out of Shanghai, or contact our team with your carton specs. →