Container Mass Categories

Rail Mass Categories

6m light:
Nett mass greater than 0 kg and equal to 13,000 kgs

6m heavy:
Nett mass greater than 13,000 and equal to 22,000 kgs, and not exceeding a gross mass of 24,000kgs

6m extra heavy:
Nett mass greater than 22,000kgs, and not exceeding a gross mass of 27,500 kgs (note that this mass category only applies to the “superhighway” route).

6m overmass:
If the gross mass for a 6m container exceeds 24,000 kgs, the container will be considered overmass and the 6m overmass rail will apply, provided that the CSC plate-rating of the container allows for safe conveyance of such loads.  Such overmass containers will be handled and conveyed under owner’s risk conditions.

12m light:
Net Mass greater than 0kg and less than a nett mass of 26,000kgs

12m heavy:
Net mass 26001 kgs, not exceeding a net mass of 29,400kgs (max gross mass 30,480kgs)

12m overmass:
Net mass exceeding 29,400kgs

Hazardous Containers
Standard rail rate + an additional 25% of the applicable rail rate will apply for rail of Imco class 2.1 to 9 (excluding Imco class 7) cargo.

Cartage Mass Categories (Based on Gross Mass, cargo + tare weight)

20’ and 40’  – 23,999 kgs – standard cartage rates applicable
20’
24-25,999 kgs = standard cartage + 25%
26-27,999 kgs = standard cartage + 50%
28-30,000 kgs = standard cartage + 100%
40’
24-30,000 kgs = standard cartage + 25%

Hazardous Containers
Standard cartage rate + an additional 25% of the applicable cartage rate will apply for cartage of Imco class 2.1 to 9 (excluding Imco class 7) cargo.