Glossary of Key Terms in the Shipping Container Industry

  • Cargo / Shipping Container: A standardized, large metal container used for transporting goods by ship, train, or truck.
  • Modified Shipping Container: A standard shipping container that has been altered or customized for purposes beyond its original design for shipping goods.
  • Custom Shipping Container: A shipping container that is specifically modified to meet the unique needs of the buyer.
  • One-Trip , One Time Uses Container: Also known as a “like new” container, it is a shipping container that has only been used one time, shipped with cargo for economical positioning purposes.
  • Open Top Shipping Container: A shipping container with an open top, often covered by a canvas tarp, designed for oversized cargo.
  • Hard Top Shipping Container: A shipping container with a hard top, rather than a soft top, providing more security and stability to cargo.
  • Refrigerated Shipping Container: A temperature-controlled shipping container, often used to transport and store perishable goods.
  • Roll Up Door Shipping Container: A shipping container modified with a roll-up door for easier access.
  • Specialized Shipping Container: A shipping container that has specific modifications that allow it to meet a specific purpose.
40’ L x 8’ W x 9’6’’ high full side access , open side container with sets of bifold doors along one side
40’ L x 8’ W x 9’6’’ high full side access , open side container
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