45mm Plywood — Container Type Comparison
For 45mm plywood (Acacia core, 1220×2440mm), the 40ft High Cube holds the most sheets at 352. Comparison: 20ft Container = 176 sheets (13.67 MT), 40ft Container = 320 sheets (24.86 MT), 40HC = 352 sheets (27.35 MT), Flatbed Truck = 256 sheets (19.89 MT).
45mm 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 | 22 | 176 | 13.67 | weight |
| 40ft Container | 25.5 MT | 16 | 20 | 320 | 24.86 | weight |
| 40ft High CubeBest | 28.5 MT | 16 | 22 | 352 | 27.35 | weight |
| Flatbed Truck | 21 MT | 16 | 16 | 256 | 19.89 | weight |
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▶Which container type fits the most 45mm plywood sheets?
The 40ft High Cube fits the most 45mm plywood sheets: 352 (Acacia core). Ranking: 40HC (352), 40ft (320), Flatbed (256), 20ft (176).
▶Should I use a 20ft or 40ft container for 45mm plywood?
A 40ft container holds 320 sheets of 45mm plywood vs. 176 in a 20ft — that's 82% more capacity. Choose 20ft for smaller orders or when port space is limited. For maximum value, use a 40HC (352 sheets).
▶What is the cost difference between 45mm plywood in 20ft vs 40HC?
A 40HC holds 352 sheets of 45mm plywood vs. 176 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 45mm plywood on a flatbed truck?
Yes. A flatbed truck can carry 256 sheets of 45mm plywood (19.89 MT). Flatbeds are ideal for domestic delivery but not suitable for ocean freight. Max payload: 21 MT.