18mm Plywood — Container Type Comparison
For 18mm plywood (Acacia core, 1220×2440mm), the 40ft High Cube holds the most sheets at 880. Comparison: 20ft Container = 440 sheets (13.67 MT), 40ft Container = 816 sheets (25.36 MT), 40HC = 880 sheets (27.35 MT), Flatbed Truck = 672 sheets (20.88 MT).
18mm Plywood — All Container Types Compared
Acacia hardwood core (580 kg/m³). Panel size: 1220×2440mm (4'×8').
| Container | Max Payload | Pallets | Sheets/Pallet | Total Sheets | Net Weight (MT) | Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20ft Container | 20 MT | 8 | 55 | 440 | 13.67 | weight |
| 40ft Container | 25.5 MT | 16 | 51 | 816 | 25.36 | weight |
| 40ft High CubeBest | 28.5 MT | 16 | 55 | 880 | 27.35 | weight |
| Flatbed Truck | 21 MT | 16 | 42 | 672 | 20.88 | weight |
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▶Which container type fits the most 18mm plywood sheets?
The 40ft High Cube fits the most 18mm plywood sheets: 880 (Acacia core). Ranking: 40HC (880), 40ft (816), Flatbed (672), 20ft (440).
▶Should I use a 20ft or 40ft container for 18mm plywood?
A 40ft container holds 816 sheets of 18mm plywood vs. 440 in a 20ft — that's 85% more capacity. Choose 20ft for smaller orders or when port space is limited. For maximum value, use a 40HC (880 sheets).
▶What is the cost difference between 18mm plywood in 20ft vs 40HC?
A 40HC holds 880 sheets of 18mm plywood vs. 440 in a 20ft. The 40HC typically costs 30-50% more than a 20ft but carries 100% more sheets, making the per-sheet shipping cost significantly lower.
▶Can I ship 18mm plywood on a flatbed truck?
Yes. A flatbed truck can carry 672 sheets of 18mm plywood (20.88 MT). Flatbeds are ideal for domestic delivery but not suitable for ocean freight. Max payload: 21 MT.