Logistics containers are containers or containers used to transport goods efficiently and safely. Logistics containers can be used repeatedly and are made from strong materials such as steel, aluminum or plastic.
Logistics containers have several advantages, including:
Standardization of size and design makes it easier to move containers from one means of transportation to another.
Reduce loading and unloading time and minimize errors.
Makes warehousing and inventory management easier.
Ensure goods reach their destination on time and without obstacles.
Several types of logistics containers, including:
ISO Tank Container, for transporting goods in liquid or gas form
Dry Cargo Container, to transport dry goods that have been packaged
Reefer Container, to transport goods that require temperature control
Bulk Container, to transport bulk cargo
Flat Rack Container, to load goods that exceed standard sizes
Open Top Container, to transport items that are tall or difficult to load through the front door
Open Side Container, for transporting wide and large goods
Container Size
Containers come in various global standard sizes. This size aims to make it easier to manage loads during the transportation process. Here are some common standard sizes for containers:
Container 20 FT (Twenty feet)
A container of this length can carry a load of up to 33 CBM or the equivalent of 21 tons.
Container 40 FT (Fourty feet)
The 40 FT container size can be included in the medium size category. The carrying capacity of this container is up to 60 CBM or around 27 tons.
45 FT (Fourty five feet) or High Cube container
This container is the largest container. The total load that can be transported is up to 86 CBM or the equivalent of 30 tons
These measurements help create global standards in the container shipping industry, making it easier to plan and optimize the use of space on ships, trucks and storage yards. Choosing the right container size really depends on the type of cargo, volume and weight of the goods being transported