Containers & Logistics
20-Foot Container (Standard)
The workhorse of logistics: ideal for apartments and small homes.
The workhorse of logistics: ideal for apartments and small homes.
The 20-foot container is the industry standard and the most common choice for moderate-sized moves. Its capacity is a great match for the furnishings of an apartment or small house, striking an excellent balance between volume and cost.
At Panama International Movers we coordinate your international shipment — or its temporary placement for loading or storage — depending on what you need.
As a general reference, it holds the furnishings of an apartment or a one- to two-bedroom house: living room, dining room, bedrooms, and appliances. The exact volume depends on the type of furniture; during the inspection we calculate whether a 20-footer is enough or a 40-footer makes more sense.
Beyond door-to-door international moving, the 20-foot container also works for consolidating cargo, temporary storage, or loading at your own pace with our drop-off service at your home. We'll advise you on the best setup.
The standard 20-foot container offers roughly 33 cubic meters of usable volume, with interior dimensions of about 5.9 m long, 2.35 m wide, and 2.39 m high. In moving terms, that's roughly equivalent to the furnishings of an apartment or a small one- to two-bedroom house.
The actual volume your move will take up depends on your furniture and how efficiently it's loaded. That's why the inspection matters: we'll confirm whether the 20-footer is enough or whether it's worth stepping up to the 40-foot.
If you'd rather pack on your own schedule, we can leave the 20-foot container at your home for an agreed period so you can load it without rushing. We provide packing materials and loading guidance, and once you're done we pick it up and continue with the international shipment.
It's a flexible option that's often more affordable for those with the space and time to load it themselves.
The most versatile size in the industry.
Perfect for apartments and 1-2 bedroom homes.
Available to all major destinations.
We can drop it at your home so you can load at your own pace.
About 20-foot container (standard).
For apartments and small homes, it's usually ideal. For larger homes, or if you're including a car, the 40-foot container is a better fit. We'll confirm during the inspection.
With our drop-off service, we leave the container at your home so you can load at your own pace, or our team can pack and load it for you.
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