Written for: Planners and warehouse teams
Standard dry equipment
20ft and 40ft dry containers cover most general cargo; the 40ft high cube adds cubic capacity without adding payload. Bromley Logistics' planners default to standard dry equipment unless a client's cargo profile specifically calls for something else, because it keeps handling and stacking straightforward at every port on the route.
Specialised equipment
Reefer, open-top, flat rack and tank equipment exist for cargo that cannot travel in standard boxes.
- Reefer for temperature-controlled cargo
- Open-top for over-height loads
- Flat rack for over-width and heavy-lift
- Tank containers for bulk liquids and chemicals
Payload versus cube
Most shipments are limited by one or the other. Knowing which decides whether consolidation or a dedicated box is cheaper. Dense cargo like machinery hits payload limits long before it fills the box; light, bulky cargo like packaging or textiles fills the cube long before it approaches the weight limit.
Getting equipment selection right the first time
Bromley Logistics' cargo-inspection step at origin exists precisely to catch a payload-versus-cube mismatch before booking, rather than discovering it once a container is already loaded and short of space or over the weight limit.
