6 Most Common Types of Shipping Containers Available Today

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6 Most Common Types of Shipping Containers
Available Today
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Did you know that about 90 percent of the worlds
cargo is transported by ships? It is no surprise
that to accommodate such a huge volume of cargo,
therere several different kinds of shipping
containers available, each employed for a diverse
purpose. Discussed below are the 6 most common
types of shipping containers available.
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General purpose containers Also known as dry
containers, general purpose containers are
totally enclosed, protected from the elements and
weather proof, with a firm roof, side walls and
floors. As the most common type of container, dry
containers are employed for most kinds of normal
goods. Flat rack containers This simple looking
storage container possess collapsible sides that
can be folded to form a flat rack. The end walls
are firm enough to allow load securing so theyre
perfect for shipping cargos that are huge, such
as vehicles on tracks, heavy machinery, big reels
and construction materials. Open top containers
An open top container come with a convertible top
that can be totally removed. This is ideal for
load thats over-height and cant be loaded
easily via the door, such as lofty machinery or
other bulky finished products whose handling
loading can only be conducted with a crane or
rolling bridge. Double door containers Also
known as tunnel containers, double door
containers have doors on both ends. These
containers are really useful for quickly loading
unloading cargos, and they make a uniform wider
room for merchandises like iron and steel. Both
sets of doors have the same locking assembling
weather tight seals to keep goods protected from
the elements.
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Open side containers Open side containers are
pretty identical to standard, general purpose
shipping containers, the only difference being
that the doors can open entirely on the side as
well. This feature gives much wider room
access, which makes loading unloading materials
easy. Open side containers usually available in
20' and 40', and they offer ample space for
extra-large goods that cannot fit through the
standard doors.
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Tank containers These containers are made of
strong steel or other anti-corrosive materials
for the transportation of water, oil and other
liquids in bulk. If you are looking for a
reliable Container Shipping Company in Perth WA,
LOGiST can be your one-stop solution. We are
always on the move to connect Shippers and
Carriers for profitable shipping container
transport opportunities. Get your quote now!
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