Full analysis of Container classification: From material to use, understand how to choose the most suitable container in one article!

1. Well selected materials, no worries about transportation

Container's "hardcore shell" determines its usage scenarios:

• Steel Container: As reliable as a tough guy! Made of steel, it is cheap to resist falling and building, but it is easy to rust and requires regular maintenance.
• Aluminum alloy Container: Lightweight and corrosion-resistant, suitable for long-distance shipping. Although the price is high, it has a long life, and the appearance is particularly good.
• FRP Container: A small expert in heat insulation and anti-corrosion. It is suitable for filling chemicals, but it will age after long use. Screw holes need to be checked.
  (Others, such as wood, stainless steel, etc., belong to niche models, and will only be used in special scenes ~)

Second, the structural design hides the "caution machine"

• Stationary Container: The most common honest man, the sealed version is waterproof and dustproof, and the open top version is convenient for cranes to load and unload large items.
• Folding Container: It can be disassembled and assembled, put away when not in use to save space, and is suitable for temporary storage or logistics turnover.
• Thin-shell Container: Lightweight design, strong torque resistance, designed to handle bumpy road conditions, but don't expect it to hold overweight cargo.

3. Select the "body shape" according to tonnage and size

• Tonnage classification: From 30-ton "Big Mac" to 2.5-ton "Mini Model", flexibly matched according to the weight of the goods.
• International standard size: 20-foot and 40-foot containers are the most commonly used. 40-foot containers hold 9.6% more volume. Must-know knowledge points for shipping to LCL!

4. There are various uses, there is always one that suits you

• Frozen Container (RF): The savior of fresh food cold chain, with its own refrigeration system, the temperature can be adjusted to-25 ℃.
• Frame Container (FR): Install extra-long steel pipes and mechanical equipment? There is no wall panel on both sides, and the crane can hoist directly.
• Tank Container (TK): Liquid transportation expert, loading oil and chemicals will not leak or spill, and safety certification must be strict.
  (Hanging wardrobes, fume hoods and other niche types are suitable for clothing, fruits and vegetables and other subdivisions ~)

5. The mode of transportation determines the "travel plan"

In order to prevent salt spray corrosion, air freight cabinets must be lightweight, railway cabinets focus on vibration resistance, and intermodal cabinets must be "all-round players".

6. Cold knowledge: Container's "ID card"

• TEU (standard box): 20 feet = 1 TEU, 40 feet = 2 TEU, counting shipping volume depends on it!
• Natural box: No matter how big the size is, each physical box is counted as one, which is simple, crude and easy to count.

7. The birth journey from steel plate to container

The secret of the factory assembly line: uncoiling and shearing → pickling and anti-rust → welding and assembling → spray painting and beautifying, and finally attaching ISO certification label to ensure that it can be used for more than 10 years!