40' Non-Operating Reefer (NOR)

Built to ISO 668 and ISO 6346 standards, the unit carries the type code 42R9 on its corner casting and is universally accepted by every major container terminal, ocean carrier, road haulier and rail operator in the world. The box has a tare weight of 4,360 kg and a maximum payload of 29,520 kg. Internal dimensions measure 11.583 m long, 2.286 m wide and 2.547 m tall internally, with a door opening of 2.290 × 2.572 m.
The 40' Non-Operating Reefer (NOR) is typically used for Dry cargo using a deactivated reefer hull when dry boxes are scarce. Total cubic capacity is 67.5 cubic metres, which gives a useful working volume after dunnage and lashing of approximately 62 cubic metres for typical palletised loads. The unit is designed for stacking nine high under load and for the full set of intermodal handling — top-lift spreader, bottom-grappler arms, road chassis, and rail wagon transfer.
Technical specifications
| ISO type code | 42R9 |
|---|---|
| Common name | 40' Non-Operating Reefer (NOR) |
| Tare weight | 4,360 kg |
| Maximum payload | 29,520 kg |
| Maximum gross weight | 33,880 kg |
| Internal length | 11.583 m |
| Internal width | 2.286 m |
| Internal height | 2.547 m |
| Cubic capacity | 67.5 m³ |
| Door opening | 2.290 × 2.572 m |
| Typical commodity | Dry cargo using a deactivated reefer hull when dry boxes are scarce |