90% of the cargo circulating around the world is transported by sea. In order to accommodate such a large amount of goods on ships there are several types of containers in circulation, used to transport millions of tons of cargo between thousands of ports around the world.
Without containers supply chain would be paralysed and, consequently, the world economy would be deeply affected.
But after all, what is the container that meets your needs? Learn more in this post.
Standard
Fully enclosed, with sidewalls and rigid floors, prepared to face any weather conditions, these containers are designed to transport Normal Cargo, more specifically dry products that do not require temperature control.
High Cube
Constructed similarly to Standard Containers but featuring a higher foot. With dimensions of 20, 40 and 45 feet, these containers are suitable to accommodate all goods that require a larger volume of capacity.
Open-Top
With a convertible top they can be easily removed to accommodate higher loads, namely machines or bulky finished products.
Double-Door
These containers have doors at both ends of the shipping container, which facilitate the loading and unloading of goods such as steel and iron.
Open Side
Similar to Standard Containers with the difference that they have side doors that simplify the loading/unloading of extra-large materials that do not fit through the regular doors.
Flat-Rack
Side walls of this container can be folded to create a flat rack. Thin walls are stable enough to protect the cargo, so it is suitable for the transport of large goods, such as: construction materials, heavy machinery, vehicles.
Reefer
It is a type of refrigerated intermodal container used for the transport of perishable goods that require temperature control below 0ºC (fruit, vegetables, meat, pharmaceuticals).
Insulated
Without installed cooling system, they are used for the transport of goods that require a constant temperature.
Tank
Made of steel and other anti-corrosive materials, they are designed to transport liquid materials, namely chemical products, oils and wines.
Sources:
Reef. (s.d). 10 Types of Shipping Containers Built For a Specific Purpose. Consultado a 26 de abril de 2023, em: https://www.reefgroup.net.au/10-types-of-shipping-containers-built-for-a-specific-purpose/
Bison. (s.d). 11 Most Common Types of Containers: A shipping container for every purpose. Consultado a 26 de abril de 2023, em: https://www.bison-jacks.com/blog/shipping-container/11-most-common-types-of-containers/
TEC Container. (2021). The 8 Most Common Types of Containers. Consultado a 26 de abril de 2023, em: https://www.teccontainer.com/blog/most-common-types-of-containers/