‌‌ Container trailer height standard ‌‌

‌ The height standards for container trailers depend mainly on the type of container and the type of vehicle being transported. ‌ According to the Regulations on the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China, the height of heavy and medium-sized trucks and ‌ semi-trailers carrying objects shall not exceed 4 meters above the ground, and the height of vehicles carrying containers shall not exceed 4.2 meters.

Height restrictions for different types of vehicles

‌ Heavy and medium duty trucks ‌ : height shall not exceed 4 metres from the ground.

‌ Vehicles carrying containers ‌ : the height shall not exceed 4.2 meters from the ground.

‌ Other motor vehicles carrying cargo ‌ : the height shall not exceed 2.5 meters from the ground.

Height restrictions for different types of containers

‌ 20-foot standard container ‌ : the height is generally 2.6 meters, commonly known as "flat box".

‌40 feet standard container ‌ : the height of 2.9 meters, commonly known as "high box".

‌ tractor ‌ : When transporting containers with a height of 2.9 meters, a tractor with a height of 1.1 meters should be used; When transporting containers with a height of 2.6 meters, a tractor with a height of 1.3 meters should be used.

Special regulations for over-carriage

In special cases, if you need to transport goods in excess of the standard height, you may need to apply for an out-of-limit permit, and the cost will vary. In addition, over-limit transport may be subject to restrictions and supervision by traffic authorities.