Different sizes of shipping containers
Are there different types of shipping containers? You might be wondering what size container to use?
When shipping cargo it is helpful to know what type of shipping container will best suit your needs. Often the dimensions and maximum weight will impact on what type of equipment can be used.
This is by far the most common type of Container. It is suitable for the carriage of most types of "Dry" goods, including those packed in Boxes, Cartons, Cases, Sacks, Bales, Pallets, Drums, etc...
The Refrigerated and heated Containers are equipped with a mechanical refrigeration unit capable of transporting cargo at temperatures from -25 �C to +25 �C, accurate to a tenth of degree.These types of containers are mostly utilized for carriage of food stuff, milk products, poultry products, pharmaceuticals, etc..
These Containers are primarily used to carry heavy and/or bulky finished products, whose handling and loading can only be performed with a crane or a rolling bridge. Tiltable half-height open top Containers are specially designed to carry bulk minerals.Removable roof bows and Tarpaulin.
Flastracks are dedicated for the carriage of items which are heavy, bulky and those which are over height and/or over width. Their base ids often designed to transport heavy material. Also permit the transportation of over length cargo.