28mm Plywood — Container Type Comparison
For 28mm plywood (Acacia core, 1220×2440mm), the 40ft High Cube holds the most sheets at 560. Comparison: 20ft Container = 280 sheets (13.54 MT), 40ft Container = 512 sheets (24.75 MT), 40HC = 560 sheets (27.07 MT), Flatbed Truck = 432 sheets (20.88 MT).
28mm 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 | 35 | 280 | 13.54 | weight |
| 40ft Container | 25.5 MT | 16 | 32 | 512 | 24.75 | weight |
| 40ft High CubeBest | 28.5 MT | 16 | 35 | 560 | 27.07 | weight |
| Flatbed Truck | 21 MT | 16 | 27 | 432 | 20.88 | weight |
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▶Which container type fits the most 28mm plywood sheets?
The 40ft High Cube fits the most 28mm plywood sheets: 560 (Acacia core). Ranking: 40HC (560), 40ft (512), Flatbed (432), 20ft (280).
▶Should I use a 20ft or 40ft container for 28mm plywood?
A 40ft container holds 512 sheets of 28mm plywood vs. 280 in a 20ft — that's 83% more capacity. Choose 20ft for smaller orders or when port space is limited. For maximum value, use a 40HC (560 sheets).
▶What is the cost difference between 28mm plywood in 20ft vs 40HC?
A 40HC holds 560 sheets of 28mm plywood vs. 280 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 28mm plywood on a flatbed truck?
Yes. A flatbed truck can carry 432 sheets of 28mm plywood (20.88 MT). Flatbeds are ideal for domestic delivery but not suitable for ocean freight. Max payload: 21 MT.