Now, you’ve established what size container you need…. how about the type? The above mentioned are the standard and it is pretty rare that you should need anything other than a 20, 40 or 40ft HC GP container but if you do, the below are all available. There are various different factors that determine what type of container you will need, these include the size of your shipment, as well as the commodity.
When shipping heavy, bulky or awkward goods loading by hand or by fork lift may be too difficult (or impossible). As the name suggests, these containers open from the top to simplify loading and unloading. These are used for tall goods and have a removable tarpaulin and bows for a roof. Open tops simplify loading and unloading and allow access for a crab or a crane.
These containers are aimed at goods that could be damaged by condensation. They come fitted with small ventilation systems in the upper 6 inches of the walls as this is the primary area affected by condensation. The vents are small enough to avoid compromising the space inside the container but large enough to prevent a build-up of moisture.
Generally, insulated containers are used by the pharmaceutical, biotech, food processing, perishable foods or speciality foods industries. These are used to keep the goods inside the container at the same temperature as they were when loaded. This is often done with dry ice or bubble wrap depending on the purpose.
Reefer containers are refrigerated and are generally used for foods such as fruits or anything that needs to be at a constant temperature lower than 15 degrees. These are quite costly, and get more expensive the lower the temperature needed. Reefer containers can be set to temperatures as low as -20 degrees Celsius.
This type of shipping container has no side walls (just end walls) and no roof. They come in various types, both fixed end or collapsible end form. These are generally used for over height or oversized cargo. The goods will be rolled or lifted on to the platform before being strapped down for transit.
Think blowing up a balloon in a shoe box whist the lid’s on! These containers come loaded with a bag like flexible tank inside. These are specifically for the shipping of bulk liquid and can carry between 10,000 – 24,000 litres of non-hazardous liquid depending on the container size. This is a growing shipping method and 700,000 flexi tanks are set to sail in 2015.
These do exactly what you’d expect! These type of containers come with buckles, nylon straps or ropes hanging from poles within. This allows luxury style garments that cannot be folded to be hung during transit. A container of this nature would often be used for Bridal outfits or tuxedos.
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