To successfully transport your cargo internationally, you need to understand the basics of shipping container transport. When one has large loads to transport by sea, the best and most cost-effective method to transport them is through shipping container companies.
What Are the Basics of Shipping Container Transport?
Companies with a more marked destination will be located within a coastal area that is most proximal to where the ships end up. Transport companies have a range of ship sizes and container styles. The companies engage in three types of cargo shipping: vessel charters, vehicle shipping, and general cargo shipping.
Shipping Containers Basics
Sizes
Most shipping containers are 8 feet wide. Therefore, the main difference between shipping container sizes is their length and height. The most standard diameters usually consist of a unit that is 8-ft wide, 8-ft 6-inches high, and between 48-ft and 53-ft length.
There is also the high cube shipping container. It is used for cargo that can’t fit in the regular container due to its height. The container is around 9-ft 6ft high.
Container abbreviations
The abbreviations represent the length and the type of container. For example, most containers are 20ft vs 40ft; hence they are labelled as 20' and 40.'
- General-purpose containers are labelled as 40GP, 20GP
- Containers with refrigerated controlled temperatures are 40RF, 20RF
- 40IN, 20IN represents shipping containers that are insulated with moderate temperature regulated-needed goods
- Tankers that carry liquid cargo are labelled as 40TC,20TC
- high cube containers are 9'6'' tall and are labelled as 40HC,20HC
- 40SD,20FR are containers that have no roof and lack sides
- Finally, 40OT, 20OT are units that have bottom and side barriers but lack the roof
If you want to buy or hire a shipping container, Tiger Containers have a range of shipping containers available. Visit our website or contact us for more information.
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