Forty-foot Equivalent Unit (FEU)

A Forty-foot Equivalent Unit (FEU) is a standardized measurement used in the shipping industry to quantify cargo capacity, equivalent to one 40-foot long intermodal shipping container.
The FEU is a critical unit of measure in international logistics, providing a uniform standard for comparing and calculating the capacity of shipping containers and vessels. One FEU represents the volume of a 40-foot container, which is twice the size of a Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit (TEU), the other common measurement. This standardization helps in planning and optimizing the loading of ships, trains, and trucks. Shipping rates, capacity, and logistics planning often reference FEUs to ensure consistency and efficiency in cargo management. Understanding and utilizing FEUs allows shippers, carriers, and logistics providers to effectively communicate and manage the space and cost implications of their shipments.