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V O L U M E 3 2 • I S S U E N O . 8<br />
C O N T A I N E R S<br />
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IT €3.00<br />
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GB €3.00<br />
USA $6.99
D R Y S T O R A G E C O N T A I N E R S<br />
Dry storage containers are some of the most common containers used in the shipping<br />
industry. They come in lengths of 10, 20, and 40 feet, and they are designed to transport<br />
dry goods. These containers do not allow for temperature controls, so they are not suited<br />
for moving food or chemicals that require refrigeration.
F L A T R A C K C O N T A I N E R S<br />
Flat rack containers are most often used as either 20ft or 40ft containers, they are<br />
ideal for large and heavy cargoes which cannot be loaded into containers with<br />
fixed sides or walls. ... Many 20ft flat rack containers are provided with forklift<br />
pockets and 40ft flat racks have gooseneck tunnels at both ends.<br />
SIZES: While weights can vary, it is safe to assume that a<br />
40' flat rack weighs about 12,000 – 13,000 pounds and a<br />
20' flat rack weighs 6,000 – 6,600 pounds. shipping<br />
containers are 8ft (2.43m) wide, 8.5ft (2.59m) high and<br />
come in two lengths; 20ft (6.06m) and 40ft (12.2m). Extra<br />
tall shipping containers called high-cube containers are<br />
available at 9.5ft (2.89m) high.
O P E N T O P C O N T A I N E R S<br />
Open top containers do not have solid roofs instead they have removable bows and a<br />
weatherproof tarpaulin roof which can be secured with ropes and allows for a significantly<br />
simplified loading and unloading process, the door header may also be swung out allowing for<br />
easier access to the cargo. Open top containers are ideal for bulky cargo such as machinery. The<br />
removable bows on open top containers are not there solely to hold the tarpaulin cover but also to<br />
add stability to the ocean container, therefore flat rack containers can be more suited to over height<br />
cargoes. Lashing rings in the container are used to secure and prevent shifting of the cargo during<br />
transit; these lashing rings can hold loads of up to 1,000kg.<br />
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T U N N E L - C O N T A I N E R<br />
A tunnel-container is manufactured from a standard shipping container but<br />
has double doors at both ends (double ender). From a standard 20 ft or 40 ft<br />
shipping container, the solid end of the container is cut off leaving it open,<br />
then a new set of double doors is welded in place creating a two-way access.
O P E N S I D E C O N T A I N E R<br />
An open side container has the same features as a standard shipping container or storage<br />
container. The container is comprised of 14-gauge corrugated steel panels throughout, lockable<br />
double doors on one end, as well as 1-1/8” thick marine plywood flooring on the interior. The major<br />
difference is the two additional bi-fold doors on one of the side walls. The inner portion of the bifold<br />
doors can be opened similarly to the standard doors on the end of the container. You can also<br />
open the bi-fold portion as well, giving you access to the entire side of the container. An open side<br />
storage container is also referred to as a full-side access container, side access container or a side<br />
opening storage container.<br />
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D O U B L E D O O R ( D D ) C O N T A I N E R S<br />
Double door (DD) containers are standard ISO shipping containers, but with double doors in<br />
both ends. These containers are very durable, and the double doors make storage and<br />
loading more flexible. For example, they are a fast solution for construction sites where a safe<br />
passing across the site must be arranged. Both double doors can be locked, which means<br />
that traffic through the container can be blocked quickly by closing the container’s doors.<br />
SIZES: Double door containers are available in both 20ft<br />
and 40ft sizes. Depending on availability, they also come in<br />
both standard height (8'6″H) and high cube (9'6″H)<br />
versions. Double door containers are an excellent option,<br />
as they allow you to access your items from both sides of<br />
the container.
R E F R I G E R A T E D C O N T A I N E R<br />
A refrigerated container or reefer is an intermodal container (shipping container) used in<br />
intermodal freight transport that is refrigerated for the transportation of temperaturesensitive<br />
cargo. ... The reefers are using some heat exchangers that behaves as water cooled<br />
condensers: water cooling.
I N S U L A T E D C O N T A I N E R<br />
If you are looking for a warm and dry storage space that will survive even the most extreme winter<br />
conditions, you should look at getting a heat-insulated container. Insulated containers are portable<br />
like a standard shipping container and they can be equipped in many ways. All our insulated<br />
container units have been insulated with the latest in container insulation. Your container will either<br />
be fully insulated with XPS or polyurethane. It also has 2 ventilation shafts. The container’s internal<br />
finish depends on the container model and can come in plywood, stainless steel or sheet metal.<br />
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I S O T A N K<br />
ISO Tank Containers are constructed in accordance with strict international codes for the worldwide<br />
carriage of bulk liquids on land or sea. Their international standard size is 20ft long, 8ft wide, and<br />
8ft 6in high - the cylindrical pressure vessel is set within this ISO frame.<br />
TYPES<br />
IMO Type 1 - Hazardous Tanks: Approved for the transportation of substances of Class 1 and<br />
Classes 3 to 9. These liquids have a flashpoint of less than 0 deg C. Examples are: Explosives,<br />
Flammable liquids, Radioactive material, Corrosive and Toxic substances.<br />
IMO Type 2 - Low Hazardous Tanks: Approved for the transportation of substances of Class 3 that<br />
have a flashpoint of 0 deg to 61 deg C with no secondary hazard requiring a type 1 tank. Examples<br />
are some combustible liquids like diesel fuel, and cooking oil.<br />
IMO Type 5 - Gas Tanks: Approved for the transportation of non refrigerated liquefied gases of<br />
Class 2 - these tanks are generally made of mild steel instead of stainless steel.<br />
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C A R G O S T O R A G E<br />
R O L L C O N T A I N E R S<br />
Cargo storage roll containers are a special kind of containers. They are used for<br />
transporting sets or stacks of materials. Cargo storage roll containers are foldable. They<br />
are made up of wire meshes that are thick and strong and also rollers that enable free<br />
and easy movement.<br />
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H A L F H E I G H T S S H I P P I N G<br />
C O N T A I N E R S<br />
IWith Half Heights shipping containers being built to DNV 2.7-1 standards they are ideal for shipping<br />
to offshore rigs and being half heights they can be securely stacked on top of each other which<br />
results in space saved on the rigs floor. With storage in a Half Height shipping container they are<br />
designed with an ‘Open Top’ for larger items they can be stored in the half height also it allows the<br />
half height container to be loaded for the top or the front.<br />
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C A R C A R R I E R<br />
C O N T A I N E R S<br />
Car carrier containers are used to move cars by road and rail. However in exceptional cases, the car<br />
carrier containers are used to ship by sea also. ... Although the term car carrier container is used,<br />
almost all types of automobile vehicles can be transported in such containers by making necessary<br />
changes in manufacture.<br />
SIZES: Standard containers come in two sizes;<br />
20' and 40' in length. While a 20' container is<br />
suitable for shipment of one car or 4x4, a 40'<br />
container provides sufficient space for two<br />
average size vehicles so may be more cost<br />
effective if you have more than one vehicle to<br />
ship.<br />
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I N T E R M E D I A T E B U L K C O N T A I N E R<br />
An intermediate bulk container (or IBC) is a pallet mounted, industrial grade reusable container that<br />
is used for storing and transporting bulk liquids and powders. Also known as a tote, the IBC is<br />
capable of stacking and can be moved by a pallet jack or forklift.<br />
SIZES: IBCs are sold in a variety of shapes and sizes but the two most popular volumes are 275<br />
gallons and 330 gallons. This volume range is situated between drums and tanks, which is where<br />
the term “intermediate” comes from. The most common outer dimensions are 48” x 40” x 46,<br />
making them ideal for shipping on a pallet.<br />
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D R U M S<br />
Drums are cylindrical shipping containers made of steel, plastic or fiber. They are often used for<br />
liquids and granular materials.<br />
SIZES: Standard drums have inside dimensions of 572 millimetres (22.5 in) diameter and 851<br />
millimetres (33.5 in) height. These dimensions yield a volume of about 218.681 dm3 or 218.681<br />
litres (57.8 US gal; 48.1 imp gal), but they are commonly filled to about 200 litres.<br />
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S W A P B O D Y C O N T A I N E<br />
A swap body container is another large container that can be used for transporting goods. A swap<br />
body is also known as either an exchangeable container or an interchangeable container.<br />
SIZES: Containers in series 1 is of varying lenth from 3 m (10 ft) up to 12 m (40 ft) and also in varying<br />
height, on the other hand the width is the same. We are accredited for container testing according<br />
to standards of the ISO 1496 series and the CSC.<br />
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F L E X I T A N K<br />
Flexitank is a bulk liquid container constructed of multiple layers of polyethylene with an outer<br />
covering of woven polypropylene with volume from 12 up to 26 thousand liters, for transportation<br />
of any non hazardous liquids using the standard 20-foot sea or railway container.<br />
SIZES: Flexitank is a hermetic sealed, collapsible and flexible bag/bladder which is stuffed in a 20' DV<br />
Container, and rely on a 20' dry-van container walls and flooring, to contain the bulk liquid cargo<br />
bag. The flexitank's size/volume can range between 16,000-24,000 liters.<br />
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A I R F R E I G H T C O N T A I N E R<br />
A solid vessel comprised of a storage unit, aircraft restraint connectors and a flat bottom which<br />
allows roller bed support. The container must be compatible with aircraft cargo handling systems<br />
and equipment in order to be used for air freight transportation.<br />
SIZES: 96 x 125 x 64 15000 lbs<br />
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