containers

Global and Domestic shipments may use containers to ensure a safe arrival of your goods. To accommodate different types of goods to be shipped and special care that they might need, there are many different types of containers that have been made in different sizes, materials, structures and constructions.

waht are the sizes of shipping containers?

Container dimensions, weights and specifications are given below. We try to be as accurately as possible but the figures may vary depending on manufacture and conversion.

The most common shipping container types

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Dry Containers

Dry Containers

Dry Containers are the most commonly used containers in the world. They can be used to transport most of the products. Dry containers are available in sizes of 10 feet, 20 feet, and 40 feet.

Flat Rack Shipping containers

Flat Rack Shipping containers

Flat Rack containers are used to load over-sized items, construction equipment, building supplies, or heavy machinery. These containers have 2 sides that can be folded up or down to accommodate different cargo.

Open Top Shipping Containers

Open Top Shipping Containers

Open Top containers come with a removable top and, are usually used to contain over-height cargo.

Tunnel Shipping Containers

Tunnel Shipping Containers

Tunnel containers are similar to a dry container. Because they have openings on both ends, just like tunnels, so they got named by tunnel container. With two ends open, tunnel containers make loading and unloading much easier.

Side Open Shipping Containers

Side Open Shipping Containers

Side open containers is unlike dry container or open top container, they open on the side (as opposed to the ends) to meet specific loading and unloading needs.

Refrigerated ISO Shipping Containers

Refrigerated ISO Shipping Containers

Refrigerated ISO Containers (also called reefer containers) are used to preserve temperature sensitive goods such as fruit or seafood.

Insulated Shipping Containers

Insulated Shipping Containers

Insulated containers come with a regulated temperature control device, they are most suitable for long distance transportation of products.

Cargo Storage Roll Shipping Containers

Cargo Storage Roll Shipping Containers

Cargo storage roll are made of thick, strong mesh rollers, they are foldable and can be moved easily. They are usually used to transport sets or stacks of heavy materials.

Half Height Shipping Containers

Half Height Shipping Containers

Half height containers are half of the height of a full sized dry containers. They are used to transport goods that require easy loading and unloading.

Car Carrier Shipping Containers

Car Carrier Shipping Containers

Car carriers are special containers made for car transportation over long distances. To protect cars from damages, they come with collapsible sides.

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