Container is a kind of steel box standardised according to specifications, the container has neat specifications and can be stacked in layers and placed in large quantities on ocean-going vessels to provide cheap transport services for producers all over the world.
According to the type of goods, containers are mainly divided into ordinary containers, refrigerated containers, open top containers, frame containers, flat containers, ventilated containers, hanging containers, liquid tank containers, car containers.
The main cargoes transported in containers are: 4.5% of automotive parts | 5% of electronic products | 5.5% of furniture | 7% of machinery and equipment | 7% of other products | 9% of textiles | 10% of paper and forestry products | 11% of plastic and rubber products | 14% of chemical products | 16% of food and beverages
DRY CONTAINER
Three sizes: 20ft TEU / 40ft TEU / 40ft HCT
Main uses: Suitable for any general cargo, commonly packed in Euro pallets or cartons.
REEFER CONTAINER
Two sizes: 20ft/40ft high box
Functional features: Reefer containers have their own temperature control device, both refrigerated and constant temperature functions
Main applications: Reefer containers are suitable for long distance transport of fruit and vegetables and other goods requiring refrigeration
OPEN TOP CONTAINER
Two sizes: 20ft/40ft
Main application: The open top container has a removable tarpaulin, making it the perfect choice for oversized cargo
FLAT RACK CONTAINER
Two sizes: 20ft/40ft
Main applications: for overweight, oversized cargo that cannot fit into a standard container, such as construction equipment or heavy machinery
PLATFORM CONTAINER
Size: same dimensions as the bottom of a standard container
Main applications: for oversize, overweight, clean, long, perishable and dirty cargoes
VENTILATED CONTAINER
One size: 20 feet
Main application: for the transport of goods that require good ventilation for storage, such as cocoa beans or coffee beans
DRESS HANGER CONTAINER
Main application: for high quality garments that are easily wrinkled and cannot be folded, such as suits, shirts, etc. To ensure the quality of garments during transport.
TANK CONTAINER
Two sizes: 20ft
Main uses: containers for the shipment of liquid goods such as alcohol, oil, liquid food, chemicals, etc.
CAR CONTAINER
Type: Single/double deck
Main uses: Special containers for transporting various types of cars
If you have goods in China to be transported via containers, welcome to contact China Latin Logistics, we will give you the most competitive sea freight from China to Latin America and North America with guaranteed space.
Written by karla