Types, Uses, and Dimensions of Shipping Containers
- 2. Types and Uses of Shipping Containers It’s estimated that there are over 17 million shipping containers zipping around the world as you’re reading this. They’re on ships, trains, trucks, and others waiting in the depot for the next assignment. There are several types of shipping containers in use, but the most common are: • 20’ standard and high cube containers • 40’ standard and high cube containers • 20’ and 40’ Refrigerated Containers • Open Top Containers • Flat Rack Containers The following slides will introduce you to each type of container, including some general uses, and dimensions. Please note that the dimensions are not exact, as each manufacturer can use slightly different materials that effect the actual weight of the container. If you have any questions about shipping containers, either purchasing them, selling them, or how to effectively use them, please contact ContainerAuction.com and one of their representatives will put you in touch with a local expert. ContainerAuction.com – Marketplace for Buying Shipping Containers
- 5. Refrigerated Shipping Containers Refrigerated shipping container, or “reefers” are used to carry anything that needs to be kept at a constant temperature – fruits and vegetables, frozen fish, meat, dairy products such as milk and ice cream, and anything else that requires a controlled climate. Retail buyers also use them to control temperature, and some creative uses of them have been for meat packing during hunting seasons, and summer ice cream storage. 20’ Refrigerated Shipping Container Length Width Height Tare Weight 20’ 8’ 8’6” 6,750 lbs 40’ Refrigerated Shipping Container Length Width Height Tare Weight 40’ 8’ 8’6” 10,600 lbs Refrigerated Shipping Containers for Sale ContainerAuction.com – Marketplace for Buying Shipping Containers
- 6. Open Top Containers – Hard Top and Soft Top Open top containers are a specialized container typically used for the transportation of any oversized items or equipment, and they can come with a hard top or soft top (tarp). Typically, they are used to transport things like tall equipment, or things that need extra room to load such as large pieces of granite or stone. The open top allows things to be crane loaded and secured for transportation. 20’ Open Top Shipping Container Length Width Height Tare Weight 20’ 8’ 8’6”* 5,410 lbs 20’ Open Top Shipping Container Length Width Height Tare Weight 40’ 8’ 8’6”* 11,250 lbs Open Top Shipping Containers for Sale ContainerAuction.com – Marketplace for Buying Shipping Containers