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What is FEU/TEU

FEU (Forty-Foot Equivalent Unit) and TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Unit) are standardized measurements used to describe cargo capacity in container shipping. 1 FEU is equal to two TEUs, as a forty-foot container is twice the size of a twenty-foot container.

Real-World Example

A shipment consisting of two 20-foot containers (2 TEUs) or one 40-foot container (1 FEU) carries the same volume of goods, but pricing and logistics planning often vary depending on container size and availability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between TEU and FEU?

TEU measures the volume of a standard 20-foot container, while FEU measures the volume of a 40-foot container, equal to two TEUs.

Is FEU cheaper than two TEUs?

Generally, shipping one FEU is more cost-effective than shipping two separate TEUs because it consolidates handling and documentation costs.

Why are TEU and FEU important in logistics?

They provide a common language for planning space, pricing shipments, and coordinating transportation across ships, trucks, and trains globally.

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