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How Many Bottles Fit in a 40ft Container?

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·Published 2026-09-02·4 min read·39 views

Buyers often ask "how many can you load?" The honest answer: it depends on the carton. Here is a typical reference for 500ml bottles.

Reference Load (500ml, 100/carton)

Configuration	Approx. count
Loose cartons, 40ft	~120,000–150,000 pcs
Palletized, 40ft	~90,000–110,000 pcs
Loose cartons, 20ft	~55,000–65,000 pcs

What Changes the Number

Bottle height/diameter (packing density).
Carton fill count (we default 100 for 500ml).
Whether goods are palletized (safer, less dense).

Palletizing adds ~15–20% volume but drastically cuts loading damage — worth it for long ocean routes.

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