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Solar Panel Container Loading: 40'HQ, 40'HC & 20'GP Capacity Tables 2026

Definitive container loading reference for solar PV modules — pallets per 40'HQ, weight limits, dunnage best practice, damage rates and insurance implications.

Chinese.Solar Editorial2026-05-1214 min read
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Getting the pallet math right saves 4-9% on landed cost. A 40'HQ container fits 728-780 TOPCon 620W modules — the exact number depends on pallet height, frame profile and desiccant.

40'HQ capacity

~450 kW

620W TOPCon

Weight limit

26.5 t

typical port

Damage rate

<0.4%

properly loaded

Loading spec by module type

ModulePer 40'HQWeight (kg)
620W TOPCon (2.4m x 1.13m)72823,296
585W TOPCon (2.28m x 1.13m)81222,736
720W Vertex N (2.38m x 1.30m)62423,088
670W Hi-MO X10 (2.38m x 1.13m)72823,296

Frequently asked questions

QShould I insist on wooden pallets?

Yes — plastic pallets crack in tropical heat and cause corner-frame damage. ISPM-15 fumigated wood is worth the $8-12/pallet upcharge.

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