Types and types of containers

For a long time, a convenient method of moving loads has been used all over the world. Currently, there is a large number of different capacities for transportation, both small and large. Types of containers, namely as they are called, are different, they are used to transport cargo to near and far distances. The choice depends on what the transport company is going to transport, where and in what way. Types of containers for transportation directly affect the price paid by the customer. The more difficult the transportation operation, the more money he will pay.

The term "container"

Before considering the types of containers, it is necessary to understand what a container is. It is a kind of reusable capacity for cargo transportation to any place in the world in any convenient way:

• By car;
• By plane;
• By train;
• By a ship.

Containers can be made from different materials and have different sizes and shapes. We will examine in more detail what kind of types there are.

When did he appear?

The use of such containers began during the Second World War when this type of transportation was used by the United States. Initially, the container was made of wood, but gradually it was replaced by steel tanks, and already in the 50's, the first major cargo transportation was made with a change of mode of transportation. The ability to change the mode of transportation in the process was very useful, since it was possible to transport cargo over long distances without disturbing the contents up to the destination. This kind of container was called intermodal. And even later, in the 60's, there were generally accepted standards that determine what all containers should be by the standards of specialists.

Types, types of containers

Gathering together all the comments of transport companies and specialists, it was possible to identify certain types of packaging for transportation. Consider the types of containers presented in the current market of services. There are varieties of containers according to such parameters as:

• the size;
• material;
• capacity;
• Type of transportation;
• Type of fasteners;
• Nature of the goods.

With dimensions everything is clear, with the material and capacity, too, everything is quite simple. The type of transportation means how the carrier will transport the goods: by air, by train, by sea, etc. An anchorage is a mechanism that is needed to lift and carry cargoes to a vehicle. The nature of the cargo affects whether there is a refrigerator in the container, or whether its walls are equipped with emollients to transport fragile loads and so on.

Classification

So, there are various types and sizes of containers. We will tell you about the most popular and often used options.

• "General Cargo". Container closed type, there are doors, walls have high rigidity, the floor and ceiling are strong enough; Cargo does not have access to the environment.
• "Cargo Specific". Also a strong container, but in addition to the first, here the cargo can be moved without using doors; Due to their qualities, this type of container is often used as ventilation shafts.
• "The Closure of Valleutides." Tare with special openings for free ventilation; It is used to transport goods that do not like damp.
• Open top. This view is similar to a conventional car without a roof; It can be installed from any suitable material (plastic, awning); In such kinds of cargo carry a cargo that is oversized, and there is no way to load it through the door.
• «Flat rack». This is an open platform, to which the cargo is attached using special fasteners (auto, wood, etc.).
• Termal. These containers are popular with food manufacturers, because they are equipped with refrigerators. Transportation of meat, fish, dairy products now does not cause great difficulties.
• "Tank". This kind is suitable for moving liquid products or gaseous; The absolute impermeability of the container represents a value.
• "Dry the beam." This type is used to move a large amount of dry cargo, which is loaded with a bulk (grain crops, sand, etc.).
• "Neumd Cargo". These types have a narrow special focus, since they are used only to transport one particular type of product (for example, domestic animals); For this purpose, special devices for keeping animals are equipped therein.

As for the direct assignment of containers, then, as already mentioned, there are containers:

• For transportation of dry cargo;
• For moving liquids;
• For gas transportation;
• For transportation of living organisms (poultry, cattle).

The dimensions of the containers also differ in their variety. So, there are:

• "20-foot standard". Transportation of all types of cargo.
• "40-foot standard". For different goods of large dimensions.
• Haikube. At forty feet long it has a large capacity and very strong walls.
• "Open top", as well as all other types of containers. Such capacities are both 20-foot and 40-foot. The choice of size depends on the dimensions of the cargo.

Types of transportation

As already mentioned, the types of containers depend on how the transportation will be carried out. Having studied the requirements for the transportation of goods and ensuring their safety, we understand that transportation by car is very different from transportation, for example, by a sea-going vessel. Proceeding from this, the type of the container is chosen corresponding. Many customers prefer to deal with only one transport company throughout the transportation. But there is also the option of changing the carrier in the process of moving. In our time, this has ceased to be a problem. The only thing to remember is that if you are dealing with one company, then the delivery of cargo to you will be much cheaper than if you use the services of different companies.

Transportation by rail

To move a product with a train, a general-purpose container is used, which can hold from one hundred to thirty thousand kilograms. Very convenient is the fact that the containers have special attachments for attaching to the platform. This provides a strong fixation of the cargo, and increases the safety during transportation. Containers can be moved on platforms, wagons and gondola cars. It is not worth saving money at this stage, because the outcome of the enterprise largely depends on whether you have chosen the type of container and the type of delivery correctly.

Sea transportation

Types of sea containers can also be distinguished in size. But most often in such shipments use dry containers, universal and type "high cube", while their capacity can be different, and the sizes range from twenty to forty feet. In any case, much depends on the nature of the goods. It is always worth considering possible emergencies that may occur at sea. Therefore, the more reliable the container, the less chance of losing or damaging the cargo. In this case, one of the key points is the way of securing the cargo and the container itself.

Container type "North"

This is a special kind of container, since it is not used for cargo transportation, but for people living in extreme northern conditions. This is a kind of mini-house, equipped with all necessary amenities for a person's stay. This includes such parameters as:

• Wall insulation;
• Fire safety of the home;
• Special doors and windows that do not freeze in severe frost;
• Autonomous power supply;
• Heating and much more.

The development of this type of container has significantly reduced the inconvenience for people who work in the north. This kind of container is very popular, both in our country and abroad. More than once in the cinema, and in life, we come across such a "northern" version of the house. It is difficult to call it a shipping container, but it is still possible to stay in it during transportation. In recent years, this "house" has suffered many innovations. Each year, new facilities and technical aids are added to increase the level of comfort.