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Container Types
In general, the type of container can be divided into 3 types of dry, reefer, and special containers. While the container size consists of 20 feet, 40 feet and 45 feet containers. However, the size of the container can be modified in each series of containers, although not too significant. Here is an explanation of the type and size of international standard containers on shipping, which we often use to send goods:
· Dry Container / Dry Container
There are several sizes and types of dry containers / dry containers:
a.20 feet with a loading capacity of up to 30 cubic meters. But keep in mind that the standards allowed by port authorities are not the same in each country. For Indonesia, the average for international shipping is only allowed up to a maximum of 20 tons, as well as in most parts of Asia. While in Chile, Central American countries have a maximum of 18 tons.
Standard b.40 feet with a height of 8'6 feet with a loading capacity of up to 60 metric cubic and 40 feet high cube with a height of 9'6 feet with a loading capacity of up to 70 cubic metric. The allowable weight limit is usually up to 27-28 tons. If in the United States only 25ton.
c.45 feet with a height of 9'6 feet high cube with a loading capacity of up to 86 cubic meters.
Some shipping provides for special needs, for example:
- Containers equipped with hanging beams are used for
send clothes / clothes hung without packing cartons, - Container for extra heavy loads or containers with door sizes
larger and larger dimensions. - Bull bar ring and warning for cargo ropes
- A windowed container (ventilated container) for plants that need it
air circulation such as coffee, chocolate, onion, garlic, etc.
· Cooling Container / Reefer Container
We can use containers equipped with coolers, and we can adjust the temperature of the containers as needed. These containers are prepared for shipping items that require special care, such as frozen fish, vegetables, fresh fruit. Usually, these reefer containers are equipped with special features such as:
- Dehumidification system that guarantees the temperature and humidity of the container.
- Even the most delicate container freezer can maintain temperatures at -60 ° C / -76 ° F.
· Special Container
This container is used for cargo:
a. Cargo with dimensions and weight of goods exceeds the normal limits of standard container use.
b. Flat Container artificial shelves and tween decks (ATD), both 20 "and 40", are containers that do not have a permanent wall or roof.
c. Closed can be opened as needed. Suitable for loading from above or from the side of the container. Usually used for heavy machinery, pipes, etc.
d. Open Top Container, 20 'and 40' whose roof can be opened or closed with a tarpaulin.
The container has standard dimensions and features in handling and for the flow of movement from one transfer method to another.
Container based on the contents, as follows:
· DRY CONTAINER STANDARD
Standard container used to transport all types of general cargo (dry cargo).
· OPEN TOP CONTAINER
Container is used for all types of general cargo (dry cargo), especially used for cargo with the following criteria:
a. Heavy load
b. High load
c. The load whose loading process cannot be carried out normally (loading from above)
· FLATRACK CONTAINER
Flatracks are used specifically for transporting heavy loads (Heavy lift machines and overheight or overwidth cargo).
· REFRIGERATED CONTAINER
Reefer Container is used to transport cargo that requires handling certain temperatures / above or below freezing. Items are divided into cold goods and frozen goods, depending on the desired temperature. Generally include fruits, vegetables, meat and milk products, such as butter and cheese.
· TANK CONTAINER
Tank containers are used to transport liquid loads, such as: Foodstuffs: fruit juice, sweet oil. Chemicals: hazardous substances, such as fuels, toxic substances, corrosion protection agents
· HANGER TAINER
Used for clothing loads that are stored by hanging.
· FANTAINER / VENTILATION
Ventilated containers are used primarily to transport cargo that requires adequate air circulation. One of the most significant of these commodities is coffee beans
· BULK CONTAINER
Bulk containers are used primarily to transport cargo in bulk forms, such as granules, feed ingredients, spices.
· OPEN SIDE CONTAINER
The type of container designed to be able to load loading from the side.