A 40-foot container can typically hold between 23 and 24 Europallets or 20 and 21 standard pallets in one tier. This means that you can fit a total of 46 to 48 Europallets or 40 to 42 standard pallets into a 40-foot container if you stack them two tiers high.
Take note: “Europallets” is the most common type of pallet which is 800mm x 1,200mm or 31.50inches X 47.24inches. A standard pallet is typically 1,000mm X 1,200mm or 39.37” X 47.24”.
If you are using smaller pallets, you may be able to fit more of them into the same space.
The size and weight of the pallets will also affect the number of pallets which can fit a 40ft of shipping container. Other factors include the type of goods being shipped, and the method of stacking.