Container directory

	Refrigerated 20-foot container Internal volume (m3) - 28 Own weight (kg) - 3 050 Maximum payload (kg) - 21 950
	Refrigerated 40-foot container Internal volume (cubic metres) - 59.81 Own weight (kg) - 4 500-5 000 Maximum payload (kg) - 27 990
	Refrigerated 40-foot HiCube container Internal volume (cubic metres) - 68.03 Own weight (kg) - 4 700-5 000 Maximum payload (kg) - 27 790
	Dry freight 20ft. container. Internal volume (cubic metres) - 30.09 Own weight (kg) - 2000 Maximum payload (kg) - 18000
	Dry freight 20ft. container (high) Internal volume (cubic metres) - 32.14 Own weight (kg) - 2500 Maximum payload (kg) - 21800
	Dry freight 40ft. container. Internal volume (cubic metres) - 61.46 Own weight (kg) - 3600 Maximum payload (kg) - 27400
	Dry freight 40ft. container (high) Internal volume (cubic metres) - 76.4 tare weight(kg) - 4150 Maximum payload (kg) - 26330
	Open Top 20ft. dry freight container. Internal volume (cubic metres) - 32 Own weight (kg) - 2440 Maximum payload (kg) - 21560
	Open Top 40ft. dry freight container. Internal capacity (cubic metres) - 66.7 Own weight (kg) - 4430 Maximum payload (kg) -31570
	Tank container  Capacity (litres) min - 17 000 max - 28 000 tare weight (kg) min - 2 200 max - 3 000

Container containers make it possible to optimise loading and unloading work, which translates into time savings. As a result, the goods can be delivered to the customer more quickly. Depending on the conditions required, transport can be carried out by any mode of transport.
Classification of containers
Container transport was first used for maritime transport. This originated from their classification in feet, which was fixed at the level of international standards. The most frequently used containers are:

• 3;
• 5;
• 10;
• 20;
• 40;
• 45.

They are made as closed or open containers. The most popular are the 10-foot and 20-foot containers. Platform containers are used for transporting non-standard, large-sized cargoes. Box dimensions can also be expressed in inches or in the metric system.
Containers of the following weights are used for the carriage of goods:

1. Small tonnage. Into them fits load  to 2,5 t.
2. Average tonnage. Weight cargo is 2,5 - 10 t.
3. Heavy duty – above 10 t.

These containers are all reusable boxes.
Container selection
General-purpose containers or special-purpose modules are used for the carriage of goods. They are selected on the basis of the following criteria:

1. Wrapped in wrapped piece goods transported to standard containers.
2. For liquid substances and flammable mixtures used specialized tanks.
3. Products, where required presence defined temperature, fits in isothermal tanks.
4. Perishable products transported exclusively in refrigerators or refrigerators.
5. Custom type oversized loads fit on open platforms.

The delivery of goods is based on elaborate rules that are enshrined in legislation.
Advantages
Container transport has a number of significant advantages, which are expressed in the following:

1. In some cases have opportunity conduct transportation goods without packaging. This Significant reduces costs span> on shipping products.
2. Loading and unloading containers eliminates row others Additional Works.
3. Reliable protection cargo in the container. For it storage not span> required storage rooms.
4. Transport expenses essential abbreviated, because at the same time transported large batch product.
5. On everything path move cargo to him provided preservation.
6. All accompanying documentation smoothly formed on base designed rules.

All loads transported are entered into computer programs
Certain complications
Container deliveries present some challenges:

1. Through some time container needs repair.
2. Necessity coordinated informative support, to documents on time keep up behind moving transport.
3. Problems with providing reverse load. Return empty tare reduces span> profitability jobs businesses.