An inland container, also known as a land container, is a special container used by the European railroads for the transportation of goods. In contrast to standard ISO containers, an inland container has an external width of 2,500 mm, which makes it possible to accommodate two pallets, each 1,200 mm wide, across the width of the container.

This special feature of the inland container makes it particularly suitable for transporting goods that require high utilization of the available space. The possibility of placing two pallets next to each other means that the available space in the container is used efficiently, resulting in optimized transport capacity.

Inland containers are frequently used in European rail logistics, particularly for the transportation of goods over longer distances. They make it possible to transport goods quickly and cost-effectively via the rail network, thus helping to relieve road congestion and reduce CO2 emissions.

Another advantage of inland containers is their compatibility with European rail systems and transhipment facilities. As they have been specially developed for use in Europe, they fit seamlessly into the existing infrastructure and enable the smooth transportation of goods between different regions.

Overall, inland containers play an important role in European rail logistics and help to make freight transportation more efficient, environmentally friendly and sustainable. Their special design makes it possible to make optimum use of the available space and ensure efficient handling of goods transportation.