How many bicycles fit in a 40ft container?
A 40ft container fits 300–400 boxed adult bicycles. Fully assembled bikes drop to about 200.
300–400
adult bicycles, partially disassembled in cartons
- Boxed (SKD)
- 300–400 bikes
- Fully assembled
- ~200 bikes
- Kids bikes (boxed)
- 500–600 bikes
- Container volume
- 67.5 m³
Packing formats
| Format | Box dimensions | Fit in 40ft |
|---|---|---|
| Adult SKD (front wheel off) | 1400×750×200 mm | ~350 |
| Adult CKD (fully disassembled) | 1200×600×150 mm | ~500 |
| Kids bike (boxed) | 1100×550×180 mm | ~550 |
Industry standard
Most bicycle imports use SKD (semi-knocked-down): front wheel, pedals, and handlebars detached. This is the best balance between packing density and assembly time at the destination.
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