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What type of shipping container has collapsible sides that can be folded to make a flat rack?
What type of shipping container has collapsible sides that can be folded to make a flat rack?
Which container type is best suited for transporting liquid materials?
Which container type is best suited for transporting liquid materials?
What is the main purpose of HALF HEIGHT containers?
What is the main purpose of HALF HEIGHT containers?
What is the main feature of an Open-Side container?
What is the main feature of an Open-Side container?
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Which specialized container unit is made of thick and robust wire mesh with rollers for easy movement?
Which specialized container unit is made of thick and robust wire mesh with rollers for easy movement?
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What distinguishes CAR CARRIERS from regular containers?
What distinguishes CAR CARRIERS from regular containers?
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What makes SWAP BODIES unique compared to standard shipping containers?
What makes SWAP BODIES unique compared to standard shipping containers?
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What is the main function of REEFER containers?
What is the main function of REEFER containers?
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Which container type allows for shipping materials of any height with its convertible top that can be removed?
Which container type allows for shipping materials of any height with its convertible top that can be removed?
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What sets SPECIAL PURPOSE containers apart from other containers?
What sets SPECIAL PURPOSE containers apart from other containers?
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Study Notes
Types of Shipping Containers
- Half Height containers are made of steel, half the height of full-sized containers, and used for goods like coal, stones, etc. that require easy loading and unloading.
- Car Carriers are specialized containers for transporting cars over long distances, with collapsible sides to ensure safe transport.
Specialized Containers
- Special Purpose containers are custom-made for high-profile services, such as shipping weapons and arson material, with security as the top priority.
- Swap Bodies are used mainly in Europe, not standardized by ISO, but have a firm bottom and convertible top, making them suitable for shipping various products.
Cargo Storage Containers
- Cargo Storage Roll containers are foldable, made of thick and robust wire mesh, and have rollers for easy movement, used to transport sets or stacks of materials.
- Reefer containers are temperature-regulated, always keeping a controlled low temperature, and exclusively used to ship perishable substances like fruits and vegetables over long distances.
Dry Storage Containers
- Dry Storage Containers are the most commonly used, come in 20 ft and 40 ft dimensions, and are standardized by ISO.
- Flat Rack containers have collapsible sides, allowing them to be folded into a flat rack for shipping various goods.
Open-Top and Other Containers
- Open-Top containers have a convertible top that can be removed, allowing materials of any height to be shipped quickly.
- Tunnel containers have doors on both ends, making it easier to load and unload materials quickly.
- Open-Side containers have doors that can change into open sides, providing a much wider room for loading materials.
- Double Doors containers have double doors, making a more expansive room for loading and unloading materials, often used for construction materials like steel and iron.
Thermal and Insulated Containers
- Insulated/Termal containers provide temperature control to maintain a higher temperature, with a choice of material made to ensure a long life without damage from constant exposure to high temperatures.
Tank Containers
- Tank containers are made of strong steel or anti-corrosive materials, providing a long life and protection for liquid materials stored in them.
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Test your knowledge on different types of shipping containers commonly used for transporting goods worldwide. Learn about dry storage containers, flat rack containers, open top containers, and tunnel containers with doors on both ends.
