Car Containers
Car containers are specialized shipping containers designed for the safe transport of vehicles by sea, rail, or road. They provide secure protection during transit.
Cargo Worthy
Cargo Worthy refers to a used container that has been inspected and certified as suitable for the safe transport of cargo.
Conair containers
Conair containers are specialized refrigerated shipping containers that rely on an external power source for cooling, typically from a vessel’s central refrigeration system or a terminal facility.
Container crane
A container crane loads and unloads container ships using a trolley, hoist, and spreader. We explain the design, function, and differences in simple terms.
Container Discharge
In shipping and port operations, discharging a container refers to the process of unloading it from a vessel, truck, or train. This is a standard term in maritime logistics, ensuring the cargo is safely removed and prepared for customs clearance, storage, or onward transport.
Container floor
How is a container floor constructed? Learn more about materials, load capacity, point loads, moisture, and replacing damaged floors.
Container seal
A container seal makes unauthorized opening visible. Learn how seals work and what the seal number signifies.
Container ventilation
Container ventilation explained: Learn how passive and active ventilation work and when they help reduce moisture and condensation.
Corner Castings
Corner castings are standardized corner fittings used for lifting, stacking, and securing ISO containers. Here is a simple explanation of their design and function.
Corten steel
Corten steel is a weather-resistant structural steel often used for shipping containers. Learn more about patina, corrosion, and repairs.
CSC Certificate
A CSC plate is an official safety approval plate required for all shipping containers used in international transport, as defined by the International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC).
dimensions
The dimensions of a container, which include length, width, and height.
Dry Bulk Containers
Dry bulk containers are specialized shipping containers designed for the transport of unpackaged dry goods, such as grains, powders, pellets, or other bulk commodities.
Flat Rack Containers
Flat rack containers are specialized shipping containers with collapsible or fixed end walls and no side walls, designed for transporting oversized cargo.
folding container
Foldable containers are innovative shipping containers designed to collapse into a compact form when empty, reducing storage space and transportation costs.
Full Side Access
Full side access containers are shipping containers designed with doors along the entire length of one side, allowing easy loading and unloading.
Gooseneck tunnel
What is a gooseneck tunnel? The recess in the container floor accommodates the gooseneck of suitable chassis, facilitating road transport.
Hard Top Containers
Hard top containers are shipping containers with a removable steel roof, designed for cargo that requires top loading or extra height clearance.
Hazardous Goods Containers
Hazardous goods containers are specially designed shipping containers built to safely store and transport dangerous goods in compliance with international safety regulations.
High Cube Containers
High cube containers are shipping containers that are one foot taller than standard containers, providing extra vertical space for oversized cargo or improved storage capacity.
Horse box container
Horse box containers are specially designed modular units for the safe transport, housing, and care of horses.
IBC Container (Intermediate Bulk Container)
An Intermediate Bulk Container is a standardized, pallet-sized bulk container for liquids and solids. It consists of an HDPE bladder, a galvanized steel grid frame, and an integrated pallet.
IICL standard
The IICL standard defines strict criteria for the inspection and repair of used containers. A brief explanation of its meaning and scope.
Insulated Containers
Insulated containers are designed to maintain stable internal temperatures, protecting goods from extreme heat, cold, and humidity.
Interim storage container
Containers for the short-term storage of goods and materials.
Intermodal Container
Intermodal containers are standardized freight containers designed for efficient transportation by ship, rail, and truck without unloading the cargo. Built according to ISO specifications.
ISO 1161
ISO 1161 This standard defines the dimensions and requirements for corner castings, which are used to lift, stack, and secure containers.
ISO 668
ISO 668 this standard classifies ISO containers and defines external dimensions, maximum gross weights, and selected minimum dimensions.
ISO container
ISO containers are standardized shipping containers built to meet the specifications set by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
Low Cube container
Low Cube container explained: The 20-foot container offers the standard footprint with an external height of just 2.44 meters. Dimensions and areas of application.
module containers
Modular containers are flexible container units that can be combined or adapted to create customized spaces for offices, accommodation, storage, or special applications.
office container
Office containers are modular container units designed to provide functional and comfortable workspace solutions. They can be used as temporary or permanent offices, meeting rooms, or site cabins on construction sites and events.
Offshore containers
Offshore containers are designed for transport to offshore installations. Learn more about ISO 10855, DNV-ST-E271, and the specific testing requirements.
Open Top Containers
Open top containers are shipping containers with a removable roof, allowing for easy loading and unloading of oversized or bulky cargo.
pallet wide containers
Pallet wide containers are specially designed shipping containers with extra internal width to accommodate more or wider pallets, maximizing cargo capacity.
Pallet Wide Containers
Pallet Wide containers are optimized for Euro pallets. Learn more about internal width, pallet capacity, and the differences compared to standard containers.
Plant Containers
Plant containers are specially designed modular units that house technical equipment, machinery, or complete industrial systems.
Platform containers
Platform containers are suitable for heavy or oversized cargo. We explain their design, differences, applications, and cargo securing.
Podcast container
Specially equipped containers for podcast production.
Reach stacker
A reach stacker lifts and stacks ISO containers using a telescopic boom and spreader. We explain how they work, where they are used, and how they differ from container handlers.
Reefer container
A refrigerated container that is used to maintain certain temperatures for perishable goods.
Refrigerated container
Containers with cooling and ventilation systems to regulate the temperature for food and goods.
Side Door Container (Open Side Container)
Container with side door for easy loading and unloading.
Swap Body Containers
Swap body containers are freight units designed for intermodal transport, primarily used in road and rail logistics. They feature foldable support legs, allowing them to be swapped between vehicles without the need for a crane.
tank container
Tank containers are specialized ISO containers designed for the safe transport and storage of liquids, gases, and powders.
Tare, payload, gross weight
Tare, payload, and gross weight explained: Learn how container weights are calculated and what specifications apply to transport and loading.
TEU and FEU
TEU and FEU explained: Learn how these units for 20-foot and 40-foot containers are calculated and used in logistics.
TIR approval for containers
What does TIR approval for containers mean? Requirements, customs seal recognition, and the difference from CSC approval explained clearly.
Tunnel container
Containers with open ends that are connected together to transport long items.
Twistlock
A twistlock securely connects containers to ships, trains, trucks, or foundations. A concise guide to their function, types, and applications.
Ventilated containers
Ventilated containers are specially designed shipping containers equipped with ventilation openings to allow constant airflow.
water treatment plant
Containers for drinking water treatment.
Wind and Watertight
Wind and Watertight refers to a used container that is closed and protected against wind and penetrating rainwater.
