Dry storage containers – these are the standard previously mentioned shipping containers, which are used to ship dry materials, normally in 10ft, 20ft and 40ft lengths.
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.
Flat rack containers – these contain collapsible sides which fold, ideal for shipping boats, equipments and cars.
Open side containers – here the doors to the containers can be opened completely on the side, which allows for wider loading of materials, ideal for shipping vegetables.
Open top containers – as per the title, these containers have no roof, which enables goods of any height to be shipped, such as logs or machinery
Shipping Container Twist Lock Information
This twist lock is used vertically to stack two shipping containers on
top of each other. In this lock there is left to right locking, to secure two
containers simply move handle to neutral position and place upper container
into slot, then move handle to locked position.