Vehicles and Containers Shipping
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VEHICLES-SHIPPING
CONTAINERS AND TYPES
GENERAL PURPOSE CONTAINER
A general purpose container is also known as a "dry container". These shipping containers are fully enclosed, protected from the elements and weather proof, with a rigid roof, side walls and floor. Dry containers are by far the most common type of container, and as such are used to load most types of normal cargo. In addition, general purpose containers can have adaptations such as liner bags or flexi-tanks for shipping certain types of liquid bulk cargo or dry bulk cargo, and are available in 20' and 40'.
HIGH CUBE CONTAINERS
High cube shipping containers are similar in structure to general purpose containers, but taller by about 1 foot. These containers come in sizes 40 standard, 40 high and sometimes 45 and are used in cases where a slightly bigger volume capacity is required. Most high cube containers have a recess in the floor at the front end to centre the container on so-called gooseneck chassis, which allows it to lie lower and be of taller construction.
DOUBLE DOOR CONTAINERS
With doors on both ends of the shipping container, this container type is also known as a "tunnel container". Double door containers are extremely helpful for quickly loading and unloading goods, and they make an even wider room for goods such as steel and iron. Both sets of doors have the same locking assembling and weather tight seals to keep cargo protected from the elements.
FLAT RACK CONTAINERS
This simple storage container has collapsible sides that can be folded to make a flat rack. The end walls are stable enough to allow cargo securing, so they are ideal for shipping goods that are oversized, such as heavy machinery, vehicles on tracks, big reels and construction materials. Some 20 flat, 40 flat standard and 40 flat high flat rack shipping containers are suitable to carry as much as 45 metric tons of cargo!
OPEN TOP CONTAINERS
An open top shipping container has a convertible top that can be completely removed. This is suitable for cargo that is over-height and cannot be easily loaded through the door, such as tall machinery or other heavy / bulky finished products whose handling and loading can only be performed with a crane or rolling bridge. Open top containers have lashing rings installed to the upper and lower side rails and corner posts to secure cargo, and are available in 20 and 40.
ISO REEFER CONTAINERS
An ISO shipping container is used for the shipment of temperature sensitive, perishable cargo such as meats, fruits and vegetables. This container type relies on external power to keep the temperature regulated. Reefers generally come in 20' and 40, and are commonly made from a weathering steel known as 'Cor-ten' steel.
INSULATED CONTAINERS
Like the ISO Reefer container, an insulated or thermal container has a regulated temperature control that allows them to withstand a higher temperature. They are equipped with an electrical compliance (mechanical compressor) to cool or heat the air within the container. Insulated containers are typically constructed of a vacuum flask, similar to a "thermos" bottle. As such, they are most suitable for long distance transportation of products such as foods, pharmaceuticals, organs, blood, biological materials and chemicals.