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What types of containers there are and what size
Container Important elements related to import-export used in marine transportation to make shipping by boat easier and safer This article will help you understand the size, capacity and variety of cabinets that are right for your product.
Dry Box Container
It is a container suitable for general goods that do not require temperature control. Available in sizes of 20 feet, suitable for small volume products. or heavy weight such as rice, flour, sugar, canned food, etc. Size 40 feet/40 feet Hi-Q/45 feet Hi-Q, suitable for large volume products but not much weight such as Electrical appliances, tires, luggage Instant noodles, etc.
Flat Rack Container
It is a container with a flat floor. Open top and sides There is a base for putting large items. Extra wide or high, such as machinery, different types of pipes, construction materials, or vehicles that are extra wide, long and high, available in sizes 20 feet and 40 feet.
Open Top Container
It is a container designed with an open top, no roof, suitable for placing special height products. Cannot be transported through the door, such as machinery, different types of pipes, construction materials or vehicles with a special height.
Reefer Container
It is a type of container with refrigeration. can control the temperature in the cabinet Suitable for goods that need to maintain a constant temperature, such as meat, seafood, fruit, ice cream, chocolate, etc. The standard of Reefer containers can be adjusted between +25 to – 25 °C and some ( Super Freezer) can also adjust the temperature up to – 60°C. This type of container shipping cost is higher than a normal container because it has additional Electricity Fee (in addition to other expenses such as Demurrage Charge, Detention Charge, Storage Charge/Rent )
The caution is Reefer containers are comparable to large refrigerators. Therefore, it is very important for importers and exporters to study how to pack and adjust the temperature to suit each product. Including product insurance which covers damage during transportation as well.
