What is TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Unit) in Logistics & Transportation? 
In the world of logistics and supply chain, TEU is a term you'll hear often, especially when discussing container shipping and storage capacities. But what does it actually mean? Let’s break it down:
TEU stands for Twenty-Foot Equivalent Unit. It’s a standard unit used to measure the capacity of containers and ships. 1 TEU equals the size of a standard 20-foot container (dimensions: 20 feet long, 8 feet wide, 8.5 feet high).
Why is this important?
TEUs help us standardize capacity measurements, making it easier to compare and manage shipping and storage solutions globally.
For example:
A 40-foot container equals 2 TEUs.
A large vessel carrying 10,000 TEUs can handle 10,000 standard 20-foot containers!
Understanding TEUs ensures seamless communication across the industry and helps businesses optimize their logistics processes.
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