International shipping The Classification of Containers【悟空海运】
(1) Common or general container: also called dry container. It is mainly used to transport sundry goods such as articles of daily use, hardware, craft and so on. It accounts fbr 70% - 80% of containers in total.
(2 ) Reefer container ( RF) : it is classified into internal one and external one. The temperature can be adjusted between — 28t ~26七. The refrigerating machine of built — in containers can be started at any time, while the external reefer containers have to rely on the refrigeration machine of the special container car and ship for refrigeration. This kind of container mainly transits butter, chocolate and so on in summer.
(3) Open top container: this kind of container has no roof. A crane can be used to load and unload goods from the top of the container. It is suitable for transiting large items such as glass pane and so on.
(4) Flat rack container： it has no roof for two sides. The characteristic of this kind container is that goods can be loaded and unloaded from its sides. It mainly transits heavy items such as steel and other unpacked item.
(5) Pen container： there is metal net all around with good ventilation and it is convenient for feeding.
(6) Tank container： also called liquid container. It is specially made to transit liquid goods such as drugs and chemicals.
(7) Platform container： it can reach more than 6 meters long, more than 4 meters side, 4. 5 meters high. It is quite convenient for transiting cars.
(8) Ventilated container： there are vents on the outer wall of the container. And the inner wall is coated with a plastic layer. Il is suitable for shipping perishable goods such as fresh vegetables and fruit.
(9) Insulated container： the inner walls is coaled with an insulating layer and there is adjustable inlet and outlet on the top to adjust the temperature through the outside air. It is suitable for shipping goods sensitive to humidity and temperature.
(10) Bulk container: generally, there are two to three hatchways so as to unload the goods. There are lifts at the bottom to tilt about 40 degrees so as to unloading. This container is suitable for shipping grain and cement.
(11) Free flowing bulk material container： it is similar to the bulk container, but the nozzle and the pipe are used in the loading and unloading.
(12) Dress hanger container； this container is suitable for the shipment of clothes.
International shipping The Classification of Containers【悟空海运】
