How many wine bottles fit in a 20ft container?
A 20ft container holds 10,000–12,000 standard wine bottles packed in cases. That's about 830–1,000 cases of 12.
10,000–12,000
750ml Bordeaux bottles in 12-bottle cases
- Bottles (in cases)
- ~11,000 bottles
- 12-bottle cases
- ~900 cases
- Pallets of wine
- 10–11 pallets
- Total weight
- ~15,000 kg
Wine case dimensions
| Item | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 750ml bottle (Bordeaux) | Ø 75 mm × 300 mm | 1.2 kg (full) |
| 12-bottle case | 340×260×330 mm | ~15 kg |
| Euro pallet of wine | 1200×800 mm, 5 layers | ~1,200 kg |
Weight is the real limit
Wine is heavy. 11,000 bottles at 1.2 kg = 13,200 kg, plus case and pallet weight brings you to ~15,000 kg. That's within the 21,770 kg limit but getting close if you add heavier Burgundy bottles.
Temperature matters. Wine shipments often need insulation or reefer containers, which reduce internal space by 10–15%.
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