Logistics Information and Solutions: Types of Shipping Containers

Key Concepts: Shipping containers, standard container, Hi-Cube container, refrigerated container, open top container, flat rack container, bulk container, tank container, ISO standardization, tare weight, net weight, maximum weight, internal dimensions, cubic capacity, multimodal transport.

Standard Container

• Main Topic: Most commonly used container for all types of cargo.
• Key Points:
  • Closed on all four sides.
  • Common sizes: 20 and 40 feet; also available in 10, 30, 45, and up to 53 feet from specialized suppliers.
  • Standardization regulated by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) for efficient stacking and multimodal transport.
  • Manufactured globally according to ISO standards.
• Specific Details (20-foot container):
  • Tare: 2,370 kg
  • Net weight: 30,130 kg
  • Maximum weight: 32,500 kg
  • Internal dimensions: Length: 5,900 mm, Width: 2,352 mm, Height: 2,395 mm
  • Cubic capacity: 33.23 cubic meters
  • Door opening: Width: 2,340 mm, Height: 2,292 mm
• Specific Details (40-foot container):
  • Tare: 3,750 kg
  • Net weight: 28,750 kg
  • Maximum weight: 32,500 kg
  • Internal dimensions: Length: 12,032 mm, Width: 2,352 mm, Height: 2,395 mm
  • Cubic capacity: 67.78 cubic meters
  • Door opening: Width: 2,340 mm, Height: 2,292 mm

Hi-Cube Container

• Main Topic: Similar to standard containers but taller.
• Key Points:
  • Available in 20 and 40 feet sizes.
  • Height: 2.7 meters (compared to 2.395 meters for standard containers).
  • Ideal for bulky and oversized loads; suitable for multimodal transport.
• Specific Details (20-foot container):
  • Tare: 2,370 kg
  • Net weight: 30,130 kg
  • Maximum weight: 32,500 kg
  • Internal dimensions: Length: 5,900 mm, Width: 2,350 mm, Height: 2,700 mm
  • Cubic capacity: 37.44 cubic meters
  • Door opening: Width: 2,340 mm, Height: 2,597 mm
• Specific Details (40-foot container):
  • Tare: 3,900 kg
  • Net weight: 28,600 kg
  • Maximum weight: 32,500 kg
  • Internal dimensions: Length: 12,032 mm, Width: 2,350 mm, Height: 2,700 mm
  • Cubic capacity: 76.34 cubic meters
  • Door opening: Width: 2,340 mm, Height: 2,597 mm

Refrigerated Container

• Main Topic: Equipped with a refrigeration motor for temperature-sensitive goods.
• Key Points:
  • Used for transporting perishable goods (vegetables, meats, fruits, pharmaceuticals, chemicals).
  • Requires a motor with connections or an external energy source.
  • Ships transporting these containers need specific generators (gen sets).
  • Characteristics are analyzed by weight, dimensions, volume, and open doors.

Open Top Container

• Main Topic: Designed for heavy or extra-dimensional loads.
• Key Points:
  • Features a removable roof with arches and a tarpaulin.
  • Facilitates loading and unloading from the top using a crane.
  • Roof arches provide stability.
  • Common sizes: 20 and 40 feet.
  • Characteristics are evaluated in weight, dimensions, volume, and open doors.

Flat Rack Container

• Main Topic: Reinforced metal plates without side walls or a roof.
• Key Points:
  • Suitable for very heavy goods handled by jib cranes or goods exceeding container height.
  • Designed for heavy, atypical loads with irregular edges (machinery, industrial vehicles).
  • Do not travel stacked like traditional containers.
  • Cargo travels outdoors and must be properly prepared.
  • Tarpaulin cannot be fixed to the structure.

Bulk Container

• Main Topic: Used for transporting solid agricultural products in bulk.
• Key Points:
  • Features three loading hatches on the roof and two discharge hatches (sometimes with discharge tubes).
  • Has a wall hatch at the bottom for discharge.
  • Size: 20 feet.
  • Can transport up to 21.2 tons.

Tank Container

• Main Topic: Used for liquid cargoes.
• Key Points:
  • Size: 20 feet.
  • Transports food products (fruit juices, spirits, sweet oil) and chemical products (hazardous materials, fuels, toxic substances).
  • Should not be filled to more than 95% for thermal expansion.
  • Can be equipped with insulation or heating with temperature sensors for temperature-controlled transport.

Synthesis/Conclusion:

The video provides a detailed overview of the main types of shipping containers used in logistics, highlighting their specific features, dimensions, and applications. It emphasizes the importance of ISO standardization in facilitating global trade and multimodal transport. The information presented is crucial for understanding the diverse options available for shipping different types of cargo, from standard goods to temperature-sensitive products, oversized items, and bulk materials. The specifications provided serve as examples, acknowledging that variations exist based on the manufacturer.