Types Of Container Units For Shipping Cargo
- Dry storage container
It’s the most commonly used shipping container; they come in multiple dimensions standardized by ISO and are used for shipping of dry materials and come in size of 20ft, 40 ft, and 10ft.
- Flat rack container
These shipping units come with collapsible sides; these are like simple storage containers, but they can fold to make a flat rack for the shipping of a wide
variety of goods.
- Open top container
They come with a convertible top that can be removed entirely to create an open-top so that materials of any height can be quickly shipped.
- Tunnel container
Container storage units provided with doors on both ends of the vessel; they are beneficial in quick loading and unloading of materials.
- Open side storage container
These storage units come with doors that can change into entirely free sides, providing a much more full room for the loading and unloading of materials.
- Double doors container
These are kinds of storage units that are supplied with double doors, making a more extensive room for loading and unloading of materials. Construction materials include steel, iron, and others. They come in standardized sizes of 20ft and 40ft.
- Refrigerated ISO containers
These are temperature regulated shipping containers that always have a low controlled temperature. They are exclusively used for shipment of perishable goods like fruits and vegetables over long distances.
- Insulated or thermal containers
These are shipping storage containers that come with a regulated temperature control allowing them to maintain a higher temperature. They are most suitable for long-distance transportation of products.