TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit)

A TEU, or Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit, is a standard measurement used in shipping and logistics to describe the capacity of containers. One TEU represents the volume of a standard 20-foot shipping container. This unit helps port operators, shipping companies, and logistics providers gauge shipping capacity and efficiency. For example, a standard 40-foot container is equivalent to 2 TEUs. Using TEUs allows for easier comparisons and planning in global trade, as it simplifies the measurement of container cargo regardless of the actual container sizes used.