Freight Glossary
FEU (Forty-Foot Equivalent Unit) – Meaning & Examples
A unit of measurement equal to one 40-foot shipping container (2 TEU).
- Abbreviation
- FEU
- Full term
- Forty-Foot Equivalent Unit
- Related terms
- FEU, forty foot equivalent unit, 40 foot container
Forty-Foot Equivalent Unit (FEU) represents one 40-foot standard container, which equals 2 TEU. The 40-foot container is the most commonly used container in international shipping due to its cost-efficiency for voluminous cargo. FEU is used alongside TEU to describe shipping capacity and volumes.
Forty-Foot Equivalent Unit examples
- Shipping 100 FEU equals 200 TEU of cargo capacity.
How FEU is used in freight operations
FEU appears in quotations, bookings, shipping documents, and tracking updates. Confirm how it applies to your shipment with your carrier, forwarder, or customs representative, because practice can differ by country and contract.
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Frequently asked questions
What is FEU?
A unit of measurement equal to one 40-foot shipping container (2 TEU).
What does FEU stand for?
FEU stands for Forty-Foot Equivalent Unit.
What is an example of FEU?
Shipping 100 FEU equals 200 TEU of cargo capacity.