What is Tare weight and Laden weight?

The weights marked on the containers are TARE weight and LADEN weight.

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Tare Weight

TARE weight is the weight of the empty container and is usually 2200KGS for a TEU

Laden Weight

LADEN weight may be anything from 20000KGS to 32000KGS (strengthened steel construction).

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