Choice of container size

2025-05-30 08:10:12

1. Introduction of commonly used containers:

The types of containers are divided into:

        Ordinary containers (dry containers), commonly known as "dry containers", mainly carry groceries, accounting for 70% -80% of the total number of containers. Dry Containers are the most common ordinary containers and are containers used in most industries. However, any groceries and general goods that do not have special transportation requirements will be shipped in dry containers. There are four sizes of general cabinets, see the picture below for specific size information.The two most representative sizes are 20 'GP and 40' HQ, which are often said to be 20 'small cabinets and 40' high cabinets in the foreign trade industry.

        A reefer container, commonly known as a "freezer", can carry fresh fruit food and other items. A reefer container is a container specially designed to transport goods that need to maintain a specific temperature. It is equipped with a refrigeration and temperature control system that can be temperature-adjusted (-30 ° C to 30 ° C) according to the needs of the cargo. The electricity of refrigerated containers relies on the electrical systems of ships and trailers.

            An open top container, which is shipped with a tarp covering the top to hold tall objects. An Open Top Container is a container without a fixed top for loading super tall or inconvenient cargo, such as large, bulky or super tall items such as machinery, steel, wood, etc. Because open top containers do not have a top, the top is usually covered with a removable tarpaulin to protect the cargo from wind and rain.

            Flat rack container, which can be loaded and unloaded from the sides. Flat Rack Containers usually have only bottom and end support structures, without side and top plates. This open design allows loading and unloading of large or super high loads, suitable for loads that require crane lifting. As with open-top containers, the top and sides need to be protected by canopies.

Ventilated container refers to a container equipped with ventilation function, and the box wall has ventilation holes. This kind of container is generally used to transport products that need to be ventilated, such as coffee beans, cocoa beans and other products with high moisture. The ventilation system can effectively prevent water storage and mold inside the container from contaminating the goods. Its size is the same as that of the dry box, and it will not be repeated here.

          Dress hanger container, suitable for transporting clothing commodities. A dress hanger container is a container specially used for transporting special clothing. The container is equipped with a hanging rod that allows the garment to hang rather than fold during transport, keeping the garment flat. This design makes the hanging clothing container ideal for transporting high-end ready-to-wear, suits, costumes, dresses, wedding dresses and other clothing products with high appearance requirements. Some hanging clothing containers are equipped with ventilation to ensure that the garment remains dry during transport to avoid mildew or damage caused by moisture.

        A tank container is a liquid tank fixed in a metal frame to transport liquid goods. A tank container, also known as a liquid tank container or ISO tank container, is a container specially used for the transport of liquids, gases and chemicals. It consists of a stainless steel tank and a steel frame protecting the tank. It is corrosion resistant and sealed, and is suitable for transporting various liquid substances. Including food grade liquids, chemicals and dangerous goods.

2. Common container size table:

3. Three-dimensional diagram of commonly used containers

20GP ordinary container

40GP ordinary container

45GP ordinary container

40HQ/HC ordinary high box

200T open top container

400T open top container