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.