Samskip Containers

Samskip offers various types of containers for different transport needs and cargo types. We primarily use 20-foot and 40-foot dry containers, refrigerated and frozen containers, as well as flat racks. We can also transport oversized cargo outside of containers when required.

Please get in touch with us to find the most suitable solution for your transport requirements and cargo type.

Container Types and Technical Specifications

On our containers type overview page you can see detailed descriptions, dimensions, and specifications of the container types available.

20-foot dry containers, bulk cargo containers, flat racks, and open-top containers
40-foot dry containers, flat racks, or open-top containers equipped with tarpaulin
40-foot low-profile refrigerated containers
40-foot High-Cube refrigerated containers

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Container rental

Container rental begins when the container is discharged from the vessel and ends when the container has been reported as empty. From the container’s arrival date at the port, four (4) free days are granted unless otherwise specifically agreed. After the free period, container rental charges will apply in accordance with the current tariff.

Note: The consignee is responsible for container rental costs unless otherwise agreed.

Free days and rental days are counted as calendar days, including weekends and public holidays.
Customers transporting household goods are granted 14 days free of charge from the vessel’s arrival date before charges apply.
Please see the current tariff below:

Container storage

Container storage charges apply when a container remains at Samskip’s container yard beyond the applicable free period. Four (4) free days are granted from the container’s arrival date at the port, unless otherwise specifically agreed.

After the free period, a storage charge will apply for the time the container remains at Samskip’s premises before collection, in accordance with the current tariff.

Container delivery

Requests for container transportation, delivery, or the return of empty containers must be submitted through Samskip’s customer service portal or by email to inn@samskip.com.

Please note that drivers and other staff members are not authorized to confirm or accept such requests.

Requests received after 4:00 PM will be considered received at 8:00 AM on the next business day.

Container Rental Rates

Below is the Samskip container rental price list.
All prices are exclusive of VAT. Valid from May 2025.

Container type	ISO Code	Price per day $USD
20 feet dry container (20DC)	22G1	$120
20 feta bulk container (20BK)	22B1	$120
20 feet rack (20FR)	22P3	$120
20 feet open top container with sail/tarp (20OT)	22U1	$120
20 feet tank (20TK)	22T1	$350
20 feet reefer (20RF)	22R1	$350
40 feet dry container (40DC)	42G1	$180
40 feet flat rack(40FR)	42P3	$400
40 feet open top container with sail/tarp (40OT)	42U1	$400
40 feet high cube container (40HC)	45G1	$180
40 feet high cube, pallet wide container (40PH)	4EG1	$180
40 feet pallet wide container (40PW)	4CG1	$180
40 feet reefer container (40RF)	42R1	$480
40 feet high cube reefer container (40HR)	45R1	$480

Containers owned by other shipping lines (SL/SO)
20-foot containers – all types except refrigerated containers (Reefers)	N/A	$380
40-foot containers – all types except refrigerated containers (Reefers)	N/A	$380

Regional charges in Iceland for FCL. Four (4) free days included in the transportation charges	20 fet per day (ISK)	40 feet per day (ISK)
Dry containers	5.000	10.000
Open Containers	5.000	10.000
Flat racks	10.000	10.000
Reefer containers	10.000	10.000

Container Weight Limits

The Container Weight Limit table shows the permitted maximum container cargo gross weight (Cargo Gross MT) by country. We encourage customers to familiarize themselves thoroughly with the permitted container weight limits, as authorities in many countries take violations of this nature very seriously.

More detailed information can be found in the image shown here by clicking on it, in the table below, or on the website of the International Transport Forum.

Open maximum Weight Limits table

International Transportation Forum

Empty Container Delivery

When returning empty containers after use, there are several important points to keep in mind.
Customers are asked to check the following:

Containers returned to Samskip must be empty and clean. All shipping equipment must also be returned, including lashing straps (ratchet straps), air bags, chains, and tarpaulins.
Drivers are not authorized to pick up containers that are not empty. Any additional driving costs resulting from this will be charged to the party ordering the container transport.
If containers are not empty or clean, additional charges will apply for cleaning and/or disposal of pallets or waste, in accordance with the price list.
If shipping equipment is not returned, additional charges will be applied to the customer for missing equipment, in accordance with the price list.
Open Top containers must be returned to Samskip with the tarpaulin and support bars properly installed.
Temperature-controlled containers must have the power cable properly secured and stored in the designated box on the refrigeration unit.

If damage occurs to Samskip containers while in the customer’s custody, the customer is responsible for the damage and must cover the associated costs.
Access to the containers must be adequate.
If containers are returned damaged, additional charges will be applied to the customer in accordance with the repair schedule.
If damage occurs to Samskip containers while in the customer’s custody, and/or to related equipment, this must be reported to the Samskip Container Management Department by email at: cdr@samskip.com or by phone at tel: +354 458-8483 or +354 458-8602.
If containers are not returned, additional charges will be applied to the customer in accordance with the container rental price list.