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What is a Container?

A container is a standardized cargo-carrying unit designed for multimodal transport, including sea, rail, and road. It offers several key benefits:

• Efficient storage: Optimizes space for cargo.
• Safe protection of goods: Minimizes the risk of damage.

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Comparison of 12 Common Container Types

Dry Container

• Sizes: 10ft, 20ft, 40ft.
• Uses: Transporting goods such as clothing, electronics, and grains.
• Protects cargo from harsh weather conditions.

Dry Containers

High Cube Container

• Adds an extra foot in height compared to standard containers.
• Ideal for bulky, high-volume, and lightweight cargo.
• Available sizes: 20ft, 40ft, 45ft, 53ft.

High Cube Containers

Half Height Container

• 1.3m in height, suitable for transporting heavy goods like iron and stone.
• Two half-height containers occupy the same space as one standard container.

Half Height Containers

Double-Door Container

• Doors at both ends facilitate efficient loading and unloading.
• Ideal for loading vehicles and long cargo.

Double-door Containers

Side-Door Container

• Features side doors for easy access to bulky goods.
• Allows multiple workers to load or unload simultaneously to save time.

Side-door Containers

Palletwide Container

• Specifically designed to accommodate Euro pallets.
• Offers about 5m more internal width compared to standard containers.

Palletwide Containers

Open-Top Container

• Comes with a removable tarpaulin roof, suitable for loading oversized cargo from above.
• Can carry up to 26,500kg with lashing rings for securing the cargo.

Open-top Containers

Hard-Top Container

• Detachable steel roof enables easy loading and unloading.
• Used for items like marble, glass sheets, raw materials, and large machinery.

Hard-top Containers

Flat-Rack Container

• Lacks walls or doors, featuring only a frame and floor.
• Used for oversized or long items such as industrial machinery and vehicles.

Flat-rack Containers

Tank Container (ISO Tank)

• Transports hazardous goods, gases, and liquids.
• Meets ISO standards for size, durability, and strength.

Tank Containers

Reefer Container

• Built-in refrigeration maintains temperatures from 30°C to -30°C.
• Suitable for perishable goods like fruits, meat, ice cream, and pharmaceuticals.

Reefer Containers

Insulated Container

• Maintains a stable internal temperature for temperature-sensitive goods.
• Unlike reefers, it preserves the initial temperature without precise control.

Insulated Containers

Contact King Freight Logistics Vietnam

King Freight Logistics Vietnam offers optimal transport solutions with a variety of container options. Contact us today for a free consultation and to choose the right container for your needs.