Types of containers
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The document provides an overview of various types of shipping containers, their history, advantages, and drawbacks, specifically focusing on container utilization in Ecuador. It details the evolution of ISO containers, which significantly reduced shipping costs, and outlines different container types including dry storage, flat rack, open top, tanks, refrigerated, and car carriers. Additionally, it mentions major container suppliers in Ecuador such as Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd.
Types of containers
- 1. STUDENTS: - Mite Allan - Ormaza Gabriela - Pérez Lady - Sánchez Steveen Logistics and Physical Distribution “C” 5th Semester Lecturer: Max Galarza TYPES OF CONTAINERS Grade: 10
- 4. History of Containers • The US military finally did what was necessary to make the ISO shipping container accepted by every shipping line and every country of the world. Benefits: • The cost of loading freight was reduced by more than 90% • The cost of products were reduced. • In 1956, loose cargo cost $5.86 per ton to load. Using an ISO shipping container, the cost was reduced to only 0.16 cents per ton.
- 7. TYPES OF CONTAINERS IN ECUADOR
- 8. DRY STORAGE CONTAINER • Used for shipping dry goods that do not require temperature control. • They come in different dimensions standardized by ISO. • Ideal for manufactured products and some natural resources
- 9. FLAT RACK CONTAINER • Especially suitable for heavy loads and cargo that needs loading from the top or sides. • Manufactured from steel and come in 20′ and 40′ sizes. • Ideal for cargo difficult to handle: heavy machinery, large industrial parts and construction materials.
- 10. OPEN TOP CONTAINER • Do not have solid roofs. They have removable bows and a weatherproof tarpaulin roof which can be secured with ropes • Open top containers are ideal for bulky cargo such as machinery, wood, etc.
- 11. TANKS • Mostly used for transportation of liquid materials: toxic, corrosive, highly combustible, and oils, milk, beer, wine, mineral water, chemicals etc. • Mostly made of strong steel or other anti-corrosive materials providing them with long life and protection to the materials.
- 12. REFRIGERATED ISO CONTAINERS • Always have a carefully controlled low temperature. • Exclusively used for shipment of perishable substances like fruits and vegetables over long distances.
- 13. CAR CARRIERS • Units made especially for shipment of cars over long distances. • The containers without the risk of being damaged or moving from the spot.
- 14. CONTAINER’S SUPPLIERS IN ECUADOR
- 15. MAERSK It has been the largest container ship operator and supply vessel operator in the world since 1996
- 16. HAPAG-LLOYDS Hapag-Lloyd is a German transportation company comprising a cargo container ship line
- 17. HAMBURG SUD Hamburg Süd is one of the key carriers on the North-South trade routes by ocean transportation. It is part of the Oetker Group , a family-owned German conglomerate.
- 18. CCNI Cargo container ship from Chile. Recently sold to Hamburg Sud
- 19. TITAN CONTAINER Cargo container ship from Spain.
- 20. References • http://www.evansdist.com/blog/2013/09/types -of-shipping-containers/ • http://www.marineinsight.com/sports-luxury/ equipment/16-types-of-container-units-and- designs-for-shipping-cargo/ • http://www.isbu-info. org/all_about_shipping_containers.html • http://youtube.com/watch?v=Gn7IoT_WSRA