Transportation Operations LINCS Practice Exam

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What is a typical height of a standard 20-foot container?

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The correct answer is: 8.5 feet

A standard 20-foot container typically has a height of 8.5 feet. This measurement is standardized across the shipping industry, ensuring that containers can be stacked and handled efficiently during transport and storage. The height of 8.5 feet is designed to accommodate a variety of cargo while still allowing the container to fit within the height restrictions of highways, rail systems, and shipping vessels. In contrast, while there are options for taller containers, known as high-cube containers, they generally exceed the 8.5-foot height. Understanding the dimensions of standard shipping containers is crucial for logistics and planning in transportation operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and optimizing loading and unloading processes.