The container is the loading unit used for the intermodal transport of goods. With the international agreements that took place in the 1970s, the standardization of container sizes, measurements and volumes was carried out, and the spread of Container ISO – International Organization for Standardization Container for air, sea and land transport. The use of the standard container has made it possible to increase the volume of goods transported, reduce damage to goods and improve logistic operations in terms of loading and unloading speed all over the world.
Official page with container sizes.
More InfoOfficial page with container sizes.
More InfoOfficial page with container sizes.
More InfoOfficial page with container sizes.
More InfoOfficial page with container sizes.
More InfoOfficial page with container sizes.
More InfoThe agreements of the 1970s that led to the spread of the ISO Container established:
• standard dimensions;
• homogeneous attachments to improve handling;
• unique number consisting of 4 letters (the first three identify the owner company), 6 numbers and a final number called check-digit, obtained from a calculation algorithm on the previous 4 letters and 6 digits. Currently, numerous types of containers can be used to meet all transport needs: Container Box, Container High Cube, Container Flat-Rack, Container Open Top, Temperature-controlled Fridge Container (Reefer), containers set up for the transport of hanging garments.
There are also Special Containers subject to availability by the carrier such as Tank-Containers and 45′ ft Containers.
Standard ISO containers can also be used for the transport of liquids, thanks to the installation inside the container of a flexible tank called Flexitank.
Cargomar is able to propose the most suitable solution to customer needs, considering the destinations served by the main carriers, the type of goods to be transported, optimizing transport times and costs.
Cargomar announces to all the customers that:
• the size and characteristics indicated below are to be considered only as a guide;
• Each Carrier can have equipment with slightly different measurements;
• it’s compulsory to load the maximum weight indicated on container doors and to respect always the restrictions laid down by the country of importation;
• Cargomar has no responsibility about the mismatch between what is indicated below and the actual dimensions/particularities of the equipment booked;
• it is necessary to take into account the loss of space due to the size of the packages;
• in accordance with the rules of the C-TPAT program and for services related to traffic routes U.S., Cargomar has established procedures for containers inspection used, which must be communicated to the loader;
• it is necessary to inspect the container before loading to verify the absence of damage; • it is necessary that goods are well stuffed and properly secured inside the container;
• the equipment used for stuffing will not damage the container. Example: Do not use heavy forklift to stuff the goods, because they could damage the wood flooring;
• you need to check that your goods are properly packaged to avoid damage from damp or saltiness during sea transport;
• the shipper has to seal the container;
• the stuffing has to occur within the time allowed by the current transport rules;
• in the case frozen, liquid and hazardous goods haulage, it’s necessary to follow the recommendation that our staff will communicate you to avoid stuffing damage.
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