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Series 1 freight containers —

Classification, dimensions and
ratings
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 668

Sixth edition
2013-08-01

Series 1 freight containers —

Classification, dimensions and ratings
Conteneurs de la série 1 — Classification, dimensions et masses
brutes maximales

Reference number
ISO 668:2013(E)

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Contents Page

Foreword ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ iv
1 Scope ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
2 Normative references ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
3 Terms and definitions ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
4 Classification and designation ............................................................................................................................................................... 2
5 Dimensions, tolerances and ratings ................................................................................................................................................. 3
5.1 Reference temperature for measurements..................................................................................................................... 3
5.2 External dimensions, tolerances and ratings................................................................................................................ 3
5.3 Internal dimensions and door openings........................................................................................................................... 4
5.4 Corner fitting locations .................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Annex A (normative) Corner fittings .................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Annex B (normative) Details of requirements for load transfer areas in base structures
of containers ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Annex C (normative) Dimensions of gooseneck tunnels ..............................................................................................................16

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Foreword
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Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
The committee responsible for this document is ISO/TC 104, Freight containers, Subcommittee SC 1
General purpose containers.
This sixth edition cancels and replaces the fifth edition (ISO 668:1995), which has been technically
revised. It also incorporates the Amendments ISO 668:1995/Amd1:2005 and ISO 668:1995/Amd2:2005.
Annex A forms an integral part of this International Standard.

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Series 1 freight containers — Classification, dimensions

and ratings

1 Scope
This lnternational Standard establishes a classification of series 1 freight containers based on external
dimensions, and specifies the associated ratings and, where appropriate, the minimum internal and
door opening dimensions for certain types of containers.
These containers are intended for intercontinental traffic.
This International Standard summarizes the external and some of the internal dimensions of series 1
containers. The dimensions of each type of container are defined in the appropriate part of ISO 1496,
which is the authoritative document for internal container dimensions.

2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 830:1981, Freignt containers — Terminology
ISO 1161, Series 1 freight containers — Corner fittings — Specification
ISO 1496-1, Series 1 freight containers — Specification and testing — Part 1: General cargo containers for
general purposes
ISO 1496-2, Series 1 freight containers — Specification and testing — Part 2: Thermal containers
ISO 6346, Freight containers — Coding, identification and marking

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 830:1981 and the following apply.
3.1
freight container
article of transport equipment
a) of a permanent character and accordingly strong enough to be suitable for repeated use;
b) specially designed to facilitate the carriage of goods by one or more modes of transport, without
intermediate reloading;
c) fitted with devices permitting its ready handling, particularly its transfer from one mode of
transport to another;
d) so designed as to be easy to fill and empty;
e) having an internal volume of 1 m3 (35,3ft3) or more
Note 1 to entry: The term “freight container” does not include vehicles or conventional packing.

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3.2
ISO container
freight container complying with all relevant ISO container standards in existence at the time of its
manufacture
3.3
rating
R
gross mass, R, of a container which is both the maximum mass for operation and the minimum mass for
testing
Note 1 to entry: In some countries, in order to conform to current commercial practice, the term “weight” is used
(incorrectly) instead of “mass”.

3.4
nominal dimensions
dimensions, disregarding tolerances and rounded to the nearest convenient whole number, by which a
container may be identified
Note 1 to entry: Nominal dimensions are usually expressed in imperial units.

3.5
internal dimensions
dimensions of the largest unobstructed rectangular parallelepiped which could be inscribed in the
container if inward protrusions of the top corner fittings are disregarded
Note 1 to entry: Except where otherwise stated, the term “internal dimensions” is synonymous with the term
“unobstructed internal dimensions”.

3.6
door opening
size of the (end) door aperture, i.e. width and height dimensions of the largest parallelepiped which
could possibly be passed into the container through the door aperture in question

4 Classification and designation

Series 1 freight containers have a uniform width of 2 438 mm (8 ft).
The nominal lengths are listed in Table 1.
Containers 2 896 mm (9 ft 6 in) in height are designated 1EEE, 1AAA and 1BBB.
Containers 2 591 mm (8 ft 6 in) in height are designated 1EE, 1AA, 1BB and 1 CC.
Containers 2 438 mm (8 ft) in height are designated 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D.
Containers less than 2 438 mm (8 ft) in height are designated 1AX, 1BX, 1 CX and 1 DX.
NOTE 1 The letter “X” used in the designation has no specific connotation other than to indicate that the height
of the container is between 0 and 2 438 mm (8 ft).

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Table 1 — Nominal lengths

Freight container desig- Nominal length
nation
m ft
1EEE
13,7 a 45 a
1EE
1AAA
1AA
12,2 a 40 a
1A
1AX
1BBB
1BB
9,1 30
1B
1BX
1CC 6,1 20
1C
1CX
1D
3,00 10
1DX
a In certain countries there are legal limitations to the
overall length of vehicle and load.

5 Dimensions, tolerances and ratings

5.1 Reference temperature for measurements

The dimensions and tolerances apply when measured at the temperature of 20 °C (68 °F); measurements
taken at other temperatures shall be adjusted accordingly.

5.2 External dimensions, tolerances and ratings

5.2.1 External dimensions and tolerances

The external dimensions and permissible tolerances given in Table 2 are applicable to all types of
containers, except that a reduced height is permissible for tank, open top, bulk, platform and platform-
based type containers.

5.2.2 Ratings
The ratings
ratingsgiven
givenininTable
Table 2 are
2 are applicable
applicable totypes
to all all types of containers,
of containers, except
except that
that for for particular
particular traffic
traffic, higher
higher are
values values are permissible
permissible for 1 BBB,
for containers of any1 type
BB, 1specified
B, 1 BX,in1 Table
CC, 1 2.
C Such
and 1containers
CX containers of any type.
are considered as
Suchcontainers
ISO containersprovided
are considered as maximum
that their ISO containers
grossprovided
mass (R)that
doestheir maximum
not exceed gross
36 000 kgmass (R) does
and that they not
are
exceedand
tested 30 480 kg and
marked that they
to their actualare tested
rating (R)and
(seemarked
3.3).to these ratings (see 3.3).
WARNING — Recognizing that there will always be a need for special containers for particular
traffic, attention is drawn to the fact that numerous containers exist which have length and width
dimensions similar to those of ISO series 1 containers but have ratings and/or heights in excess
of those defined by this International Standard. This may include containers having maximum
gross masses in excess of the ratings in Table 2. They may not, therefore, be fully intermodal
worldwide and their operation could require special arrangements.

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Gooseneck
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accordance with Annex C. The base structure of a container, if any, shall be in accordance with FigureB 10.

5.3 Internal dimensions and door openings

5.2.3 Gooseneck tunnels
5.3.1 Dimensions with projecting top corner fitting
Gooseneck tunnels shall be provided as mandatory features in containers ISO1EEE, 1AAA, and may be provided
668:2013/Amd.1:2016(E)
as
Where a top corner fitting projects into the internal space (specified by Table 3), that tunnels
optional features in containers 1EE, 1AA, 1A and 1AX. The dimension of gooseneck shall
part of the be in
corner
accordance with Annex C. The base structure of a container, if any, shall be in accordance with
fitting projecting into the container shall not be considered as reducing the size of the container.FigureB 10.

5.3 Internal
5.3.2 Generaldimensions and for
cargo containers door openings
general purposes (see ISO 1496-1)

The type code numbers shall be in accordance with ISO 6346.

5.3.1 Dimensions with projecting top corner fitting
Series 1 freight containers — Classification, dimensions
5.3.2.1 Minimum internal dimensions
and ratings
Where a top corner fitting projects into the internal space (specified by Table 3), that part of the corner
fitting projecting into the container shall not be considered as reducing the size of the container.
Internal dimensions of containers shall be as large as possible, but, in any case:
AMENDMENT 1
5.3.2
— closedGeneral cargotype
containers containers
00 shallfor general
comply purposes
with (see ISO 1496-1)
the requirements for minimum internal length, width
and height given in Table 3;
The type code numbers shall be in accordance with ISO 6346.
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dimensions(see ISOto
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those of the internal cross-section (height and width) of the
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The internal dimensions and door openings of thermal containers shall be as large as possible. Door
openings shall preferably have dimensions equal to those of the internal cross-section of the containers.
The internal dimensions shall be measured from inner faces of battens, bulkheads, ceiling air ducts,
floor air ducts, etc., where fitted.

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The minimum internal width shall be 2 200 mm (7 ft 2 518 in) for container types 20, 21, 22, 30, 31, 32,
40, 41 and 42.

5.3.4 Other types

The minimum of width
internal container
shall be 2 200 mm (7 ft 2 518 in) for container types 20, 21, 22, 30, 31, 32,
40, 41 and 42.
The internal dimensions, door openings and end openings (if any) shall be as large as possible.
5.3.4 Other types of container
5.4 Corner fitting locations
The internal dimensions, door openings and end openings (if any) shall be as large as possible.
Centre-to-centre distances (length and width) and diagonal tolerances for corner fittings are given
in Annex A.
5.4 Corner fitting locations
Table 2 — External
Centre-to-centre dimensions,
distances permissible
(length and width)tolerances andtolerances
and diagonal ratings forfor
series 1 freight
corner fittingscontainers
are given
in Annex A.
Length, L Width, W Height, H Rating, Ra (gross
Freight tol. tol. tol. tol. tol. tol. mass)
Table 2 — External dimensions, permissible tolerances and ratings for series 1 freight containers
container
designation ft
ft and
mm Length,
andL in mm Width,ftW in mm Height, H in kg lb
in Rating, Ra (gross
in
Freight tol. tol. tol. tol. tol. tol. mass)
container 0 0 0 0 0 0
1EEE ft
45′ 2 438 8 2 896b 30 480a 67 200a
designation ft96′
mm − 10 −3in mm − 5 ft − 3in mm − 5
/8 /16 and − 3/16
and in kg lb
1 3716 in
in
1EE 0 0
2 591b 86′ 30 480
1EEE
0
45′
0
2 438
0
8
0
2 896b
− 05 96′
− 30/16 30 480a 67 200a
− 10 −3/8 −5 − 3/16 −5 − 3/16
1AAA 1 3716 0 0
1EE 2 896b 9′ 6′′ b
2 591b
− 05 86′
− 30/16 30 480
−5 − 3/16
1AA 0 0
1AAA 2 591b 8′ 6′′ b
12 192
0
40′
0
2 438
0
8
0
2 896b
− 05 9′ 6′′ b
− 30/16 30 480a 67 200a
− 10 −3/8 −5 − 3/16 −5 − 3/16
1A 0 0
1AA 2 438 8′
2 591b
− 05 8′ 6′′ b
− 30/16
12 192
0
40′
0
2 438
0
8
0 −5 − 3/16 30 480a 67 200a
1AX − 10 −3/8 −5 − 3/16 <2 438 <8′
1A 0 0
1BBB 2 438 8′
2 896b − 05 9′ 6′′ b − 30/16
−5 − 3/16
1AX <2 438 <8′
1BB 0 0
1BBB 29′ 2 591b 8′ 6′′ b
9 125
0
11 2 438
0
8
0
2 896b
− 05 9′ 6′′ b
− 30/16 30 480a 67 200a
− 10 −5 − 3/16 −5 − 3/16
¼′′
1B 0 0
1BB 2 438 8′
29′ 2 591b
− 05 8′ 6′′ b
− 30/16
9 125
0
11 2 438
0
8
0 −5 − 3/16 30 480a 67 200a
1BX − 10 −5 − 3/16 <2 438 <8′
¼′′
1B 0 0
1CC 2 438 8′
2 591b − 05 8′ 6′′ b − 30/16
−5 − 3/16
1BX 0 19′ 0 0 0 <2 438 <8′
1C 6 058 10 2 438 8 30 480a 67 200a
1CC −6 −1/4 −5 − 3/16 2 438
0
8′
0
½′′ − 05 − 30/16
2 591b 8′ 6′′ b
−5 − 3/16
1CX 0 19′ 0 0 0 <2 438 <8′
1C 6 058 10 2 438 8 30 480a 67 200a
1D −6 −1/4 −5 − 3/16 2 438
0
8′
0
½′′ − 05 − 30/16
2 438 8′
2 991
0 9′ 9 0
2 438
0
8
0 −5 − 3/16 10 160 22 400
1CX −6 ¾′′ − 3/16 −5 − 3/16 <2 438 <8′
1DX <2 438 <8′
1D 0 0
a See 5.2.2. 2 438 8′
2 991
0 9′ 9 0
2 438
0
8
0 −5 − 3/16 10 160 22 400
− 6 are¾′′
b In certain countries there legal −limitations
3/16 to the−overall
5 − 3/16of vehicle and load (for example for rail/road
height service).
1DX <2 438 <8′
a See 5.2.2.
b In certain countries there are legal limitations to the overall height of vehicle and load (for example for rail/road service).

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Table 3 — Minimum internal dimensions and door opening dimensions for series 1 freight
containers
Dimensions in millimetres
Freight con- Minimum internal dimensions Minimum door opening dimensions
tainer designa-
tion Height Width Length Height Width

1EEE 2 566
13 542
1EE 2 261
1AAA 11 998 2 566
1AA 11 998 2 261
1A 11 998 2 134
Nominal container external
1BBB 2 330 8 931 2 566 2 286
height minus 241 mm
1BB 8 931 2 261
1B 8 931 2 134
1CC 5 867 2 261
1C 5 867 2 134
1D 2 802 2 134

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Annex A
(normative)

Corner fittings

Corner fitting locations (centre-to-centre distances and diagonal tolerances) are given in Table A.1 and
Figure A.1.

Table A.1
Freight S (ref.) P (ref.) K1 max. a K2, max .b
container
designation mm ft and in mm ft and in mm in mm in

1EEE
13 509 44′ 3 7/8 ′′ 2 259 7′ 4 31/32′′ 19 3/4 10 3/8
1EE
1AAA
1AA
11 985 39′ 3 7/8 ′′ 2 259 7′ 4 31/32′′ 19 3/4 10 3/8
1A
1AX
1BBB
1BB
8 918 29′ 3 1/8 ′′ 2 259 7′ 4 31/32′′ 16 5/8 10 3/8
1B
1BX
1CC
1C 5 853 19′ 2 7/16′′ 2 259 7′ 4 31/32′′ 13 1/2 10 3/8

1CX
1D
2 787 9′ 1 23/32′′ 2 259 7′ 4 31/32′′ 10 3/8 10 3/8
1DX
NOTE Attention of manufacturers is drawn to the vital importance of accurately maintaining the reference dimensions of S and P (see
Figure A.1). The tolerances to be applied to S and P are governed by the tolerances shown for the overall length and width in this Interna-
tional Standard and in ISO 1161.
a K1 is the difference between D1 and D2 or between D3 and D4; therefore K1 = | D1 - D2 | or K1 = | D3 - D4 |.
b K2 is the difference between D5 and D6; therefore K2 = | D5 - D6 |.

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Key
C1 0 0
corner fitting measurement 101,5 − 1,5 mm (4 − 1/16 in)

C2 0 0
corner fitting measurement 89 − 1,5 mm (3 1/2 − 1/16 in)

D distance between centres of apertures, or projected reference points therefrom, of diagonally opposite
corner fittings, resulting in six measurements: D1, D2, D5, D6, D9 and D10 or ten measurements same as
before plus D3, D4, D7 and D8 for 1 EE and 1 EEE container
H overall height
L external length of the container
P width between centres of apertures in corner fittings
S length between centres of apertures in corner fittings
W external width of the container
NOTE Dimensions L, H and W are measured along the appropriate edges.

Figure A.1 — Corner fitting locations

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Annex B
(normative)

Details of requirements for load transfer areas in base structures

of containers

B.1 The base structures of containers, i.e. the end transverse members and such intermediate
members as may be fitted (or such flat underside as may be provided) to constitute load transfer areas,
shall be capable of transferring load to or from the longitudinal members of a carrying vehicle which are
assumed to lie within the two 375 mm (15 in) wide zones defined (by the broken lines) in Figure B.1.
B.2 Containers not having transverse members spaced 1 000 mm (39 ⅜ in) apart or less (and not
having a flat underside) shall have load transfer areas as indicated in Figures B.2 to B.9, capable of
meeting the following requirements.

B.2.1 Each pair of load transfer areas associated with an end transverse member shall be capable of
transferring loads of not less than 0,5 R, i.e. the loads which may occur when a container is placed onto a
carrying vehicle of the kind which does not support the container by its corner fittings.

Furthermore, each pair of intermediate load transfer areas shall be capable of transferring loads of not
less than 1,5 R/n, where n is the number of pairs of intermediate load transfer areas, i.e. loads which may
occur during transport operations.

B.2.2 The minimum number of pairs of load transfer areas are:

— 4 for 1CC, 1C and 1CX containers; (except ISO 1496-3 Tank Containers, where load transfer areas
are optional);
— 5 for 1BBB, 1BB, 1B and 1BX containers;
— 5 for 1AAA, 1AA, 1A and 1AX containers;
— 6 for 1AAA, 1AA, 1A and 1AX containers fitted with a non-continuous gooseneck tunnel.
Where a greater number of pairs of load transfer areas are provided, these should be approximately
equally spaced along the length of the container.
B.2.3 The spacing between the end transverse member and the nearest intermediate pair of load
transfer areas shall be
— between 1 700 mm and 2 000 mm (66 15/16 in to 78 ¾ in) for containers having the minimum
number of pairs of load transfer areas for the container concerned, and
— between 1 000 mm and 2 000 mm (39 ⅜ in to 78 ¾ in) for containers having one more pair of load
transfer areas than the minimum required for the containers concerned.
B.2.4 Each load transfer area shall have a longitudinal dimension of at least 25 mm (1 in).
B.3 Minimum requirements for load transfer areas in the vicinity of the gooseneck tunnel are shown
in Figure B.10.
NOTE In Figures B.2 to B.9, the load transfer areas associated with the container base are shown in black.
Gooseneck tunnel transfer areas are shown in black in Figure B.10.

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Dimensions in millimetres

Key
1 zone
2 central axis

NOTE 375 mm corresponds to 15 in, 350 mm corresponds to 14 in.

Figure B.1 — Base structures of containers

Dimensions in millimetres

NOTE 1 Minimum requirements: 4 pairs of load transfer areas (1 pair at each end plus 2 intermediate pairs)

NOTE 2 1 700 mm to 2 000 mm corresponds to 66 15/16 in to 78 ¾ in.

Figure B.2 — 1CC, 1C or 1CX containers — Minimum requirements

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NOTE 1 000 mm to 2 000 mm corresponds to 39 3/8 in to 78 3/4 in.

Figure B.3 — 1CC, 1C or 1CX containers — Requirements if 5 pairs of load transfer areas are to
be fitted

Dimensions in millimetres

NOTE 1 Minimum requirements: 5 pairs of load transfer areas (1 pair at each end plus 3 intermediate pairs)

NOTE 2 1 700 mm to 2 000 mm corresponds to 66 15/16 in to 78 3/4 in.

Figure B.4 — 1BBB, 1BB, 1B or 1BX containers — Minimum requirements

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NOTE 1 1 000 mm to 2 000 mm corresponds to 39 3/8 in to 78 3/4 in.

Figure B.5 — 1BBB, 1BB, 1B or 1BX containers — Requirements if 6 pairs of load transfer areas
are to be fitted

Dimensions in millimetres

NOTE 1 Minimum requirements: 5 pairs of load transfer areas (1 pair at each end plus 3 intermediate pairs)

NOTE 2 1 700 mm to 2 000 mm corresponds to 66 15/16 in to 78 3/4 in.

Figure B.6 — 1AA, 1A or 1AX containers without gooseneck tunnel — Minimum requirements

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NOTE 1 000 mm to 2 000 mm corresponds to 39 3/8 in to 78 3/4 in.

Figure B.7 — 1AA, 1A or 1AX containers without gooseneck tunnel — Requirements if 6 pairs of
load transfer areas are to be fitted

Dimensions in millimetres

NOTE 1 Minimum requirements: 6 pairs of load transfer areas (1 pair at each end plus 4 intermediate pairs).

NOTE 2 Minimum localized structure.

NOTE 3 See also Figure B.10.

NOTE 4 1 000 mm to 2 000 mm corresponds to 39 3/8in to 78 3/4 in, 1 700 mm to 2 000 mm corresponds to
66 /16 in to 78 3/4in, 3 150 mm to 3 500 mm corresponds to 124 1/4 in to 137 7/8 in.
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Figure B.8 — 1AAA, 1AA, 1A or 1AX containers with gooseneck tunnel — Minimum requirements

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NOTE 1 Minimum localized structure.

NOTE 2 See also Figure B.10.

NOTE 3 1 000 mm to 2 000 mm corresponds to 39 3/8 in to 78 3/4 in, 3 150 mm to 3 500 mm corresponds to
124 1/4 in to 137 7/8 in.

NOTE 4 Only for 1 EEE, 1 EE container.

NOTE 5 For 1 EEE and 1 EE container, the LTA shall be positioned at 40 ft intermediate frame position.

Figure B.9 — 1 EEE, 1 EE, 1AAA, 1AA, 1A or 1AX containers with gooseneck tunnel —
Requirements if 7 pairs of load transfer areas are to be fitted

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Dimensions in millimetres

Key
1 front of container
2 central axis

NOTE 1 Each load transfer area at the tunnel has 2 components, an upper component (A) and a lower component
(B). This paired set, A and B, shall be taken as one load transfer area and the sum of the two components, A + B,
shall be equal to or greater than 1 250 mm2 (1,94 in2).

NOTE 2 See Annex C for details of tunnel section.

NOTE 3 1 000 mm to 2 000 mm corresponds to 39 3/8 in to 78 3/4 in, 3 150 mm to 3 500 mm corresponds to
124 /4 in to 137 7/8 in, 25 mm corresponds to 1 in; 350 mm corresponds to 14 in, 375 mm corresponds to 15 in.
1

NOTE 4 Where continuous tunnel side members are provided, the load transfer areas shown between
3 150 mm (124 1/4 in) and 3 500 mm (137 7/8 in) or 3150 mm (124 1/4 in) and 4000 mm (157 1/2 in) from the end
of the container may be omitted.

NOTE 5 Only for 1 EEE, 1 EE container (4 000 mm or 157 1/2 in).

Figure B.10 — Minimum requirements for load transfer areas in the vicinity of the
gooseneck tunnel

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Annex C
(normative)

Dimensions of gooseneck tunnels

The space required to constitute a gooseneck tunnel, where provided, into which the gooseneck of a
trailer may fit, is shown in Figure C.1.
For containers 1EEE and 1EE the length of the goose neck tunnel shell be 4 000 mm.

Key
1 face of front transverse member
2 level of transverse members

Figure C.1

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Dimensions
mm in
Length for 1 EEE and
Lt 4 000 160
1EE
Length except for 1 EEE
Lt 3 150 to 3 500 124 ¼ to 137 ⅞
and 1EE

D 6 +−21 1 / 4 +−33//32
64

Wt 930 max. 36 ⅝ max.

+
Xt 1 029 +03 40 1 1
2 0 8
Width
1 070 min. 42 ⅛ min.
Yt
1 130 max. 44 ½ max.
Z 25 min. 1 min.

40 23 0
Bt 1200−3
32 − 1
8
35 min. 1 ⅜ min.
Height bt
70 max. 2 ¾ max.

+3
C 12, 5 +−15,5 1
2 −1
16
16

NOTE 1 Measure tolerance Bt in the back part of the tunnel, over a length of about 600 mm
(23 ⅝ in).
NOTE 2 The tunnel structure may be formed by continuous members having the minimum
length specified in the table and the internal dimensions given for the thick lines in the figure
or, alternatively, localized structures may be provided at the positions shown in black in
Figure B.10.

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