CONTAINER CHARACTERISTICS
To streamline the loading and unloading process of transported materials, as well as to reduce losses during transport due to breakage, deterioration, and theft, containers were developed. Containers are large boxes constructed of steel, aluminum, and/or fiberglass; they are resistant, easy to handle, and serve to store goods for transport, thus avoiding operational and financial losses.
Each container bears the owner’s mark, place of registration, number, size, type, space definition, and the maximum weight it can hold.
Containers are modular, and 20′ containers are considered 1 module, denominated TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Unit), serving as the standard for defining the size of container ships.
Over the years, due to market needs, different types of containers have emerged, such as: Standard, Refrigerated, Ventilated, Open Top, etc., according to the models and characteristics below:
STANDARD CONTAINERS FOR NON-PERISHABLE CARGO – 20 FEET
Usage: For any type of cargo. Has several cargo dunnage locations on the sidewalls, floor, and roof. Conventional type: most used type due to its versatility for dry, bulk, and even humid or liquid cargo, as long as properly packaged.
Characteristics
Corner casting for movement with cargo.
Forklift to move the empty unit.
External Dimensions
Length 6,058m
Width 2,438m
Height 2,591m
Internal Dimensions
Length 5,910m
Width 2,340m
Height 2,388m
Entries
Width 2,346m
Height 2,282m
Cubic Capacity
Total 33,2m3
Weights
Maximum 24,000kg
Tare 2,080kg
Height 21,920kg
STANDARD CONTAINERS FOR NON-PERISHABLE CARGO – 40 FEET
Usage: For any type of cargo. Has several cargo dunnage locations on the sidewalls, floor, and roof. Conventional type: most used type due to its versatility for dry, bulk, and even humid or liquid cargo, as long as properly packaged.
Characteristics
Corner casting for movement with cargo.
Forklift to move the empty unit.
External Dimensions
Length 12,192m
Width 2,438m
Height 2,591m
Internal Dimensions
Length 12,044m
Width 2,342m
Height 2,380m
Entries
Width 2,337m
Height 2,280m
Cubic Capacity
Total 67,6m3
Weights
Maximum 30,480kg
Tare 3,550kg
Height 26,930kg
40’ HIGH CUBE CONTAINER
Usage: For cargos with small density, in which the volume exceeds the weight by much (low weight/volume ratio). Containers with the same width and length as a 40′ container, but with 1 additional foot in height, increasing the internal volume by 13%, which in certain cases may result in considerable cost reduction. Cargo examples: clothing, tobacco, cigarettes, toys, furniture, etc.
Characteristics
Corner for movement with cargo.
Forklift to move the empty unit.
External Dimensions
Length 12,192m
Width 2,438m
Height 2,895m
Internal Dimensions
Length 12,032m
Width 2,350m
Height 2,695m
Entries
Width 2,338m
Height 2,585m
Cubic Capacity
Total 76,2m3
Weights
Maximum 30,480kg
Tare 4,150kg
Height 26,330kg
20 FEET INSULATED CONTAINER
Usage: Highly separated and refrigerated by cold circulating air according to the temperature control. Similar to refrigerated containers. The difference is that insulated containers depend on a clip-on to operate (refrigeration machine that is coupled to insulated containers). The new clip-ons use HFC-134A gas, which does not affect the ozone layer and have a higher efficiency level.
Cargo examples: meat, fish, fruit, etc.
Characteristics
Aluminum floor.
Reinforced steel doors.
Stainless steel covering.
Clip-on connection.
External Dimensions
Length 6,058m
Width 2,438m
Height 2,438m
Internal Dimensions
Length 5,717m
Width 2,267m
Height 2,117m
Entries
Width 2,267m
Height 2,115m
Cubic Capacity
Total 27,4m3
Weights
Maximum 24,000kg
Tare 2,800kg
Height 21,200kg
20 FEET REFRIGERATED CONTAINER
Usage: compatible with any type of cargo that requires temperature control. Containers with independent refrigeration that can be connected to electric power supply to maintain the product inside under controller temperature. This type of container is thermally insulated, with aluminum floor and stainless steel inner walls.
Cargo examples: frozen meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, chocolate, chemical products, and photographic films.
Characteristics
Aluminum floor.
Reinforced steel doors.
Stainless steel covering.
Power generator connection.
External Dimensions
Length 6,058m
Width 2,438m
Height 2,591m
Internal Dimensions
Length 5,498m
Width 2,270m
Height 2,267m
Entries
Width 2,270m
Height 2,210m
Cubic Capacity
Total 28,3m3
Weights
Maximum 25,400kg
Tare 3,040kg
Height 22,360kg
40 FEET REFRIGERATED CONTAINER
Usage: compatible with any type of cargo that requires temperature control. Containers with independent refrigeration that can be connected to electric power supply to maintain the product inside under controller temperature. This type of container is thermally insulated, with aluminum floor and stainless steel inner walls.
Cargo examples: frozen meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, chocolate, chemical products, and photographic films.
Characteristics
Aluminum floor.
Reinforced steel doors.
Stainless steel covering.
Power generator connection.
Length 12,192m
Width 2,438m
Height 2,590m
Internal Dimensions
Length 11,570m
Width 2,285m
Height 2,250m
Entries
Width 2,290m
Height 2,265m
Cubic Capacity
Total 58,4m3
Weights
Maximum 30,480kg
Tare 4,480kg
Height 26,000kg
20 FEET VENTILATED CONTAINER
Usage: for perishable cargo that requires air renovation to preserve its characteristics. The fans create a type of chimney effect, which sucks the fresh air from the lower ventilation and exhausts the saturated air from the top, preserving the quality of the cargo.
Cargo examples: coffee, cocoa, beans, onions, seeds, grains, products, tobacco, condiments, garlic, etc.
Characteristics
Cargo moving bag.
Permanent 20,000 cm³ ventilation.
External Dimensions
Length 6,068m
Width 2,438m
Height 2,591m
Internal Dimensions
Length 5,498m
Width 2,270m
Height 2,267m
Ventilation
Em cima 9,000cm3xSide
Base 1,000cm3xSide
Cubic Capacity
Total 27,4m3
Weights
Maximum 23,000kg
Tare 2,650kg
Height 21,350kg
OPEN TOP CONTAINER – 20 FEET
Usage: destined to transport irregular cargo or cargo that can only be transported on top (cargo with excessive height) The cargo is protected by a tarpaulin fixed on top of the container.
Cargo examples: Construction and agriculture machinery, boats, glass, wood logs, forklifts, plywood, etc.
Characteristics
Cargo moving bag (20”)
Lifting from above.
External Dimensions
Length 6,068m
Width 2,438m
Height 2,591m
Internal Dimensions
Length 5,792m
Width 2,225m
Entries
Width 9,000cm3xSide
Height 1,000cm3xSide
Cubic Capacity
Total 32,3m3
Weights
Maximum 24,000kg
Tare 2,050kg
Height 21,950kg
Central Arch Height
Total 2,370m
Lateral Arch Height
Total 2,320m
Side Panel Length
Total 2,346m
OPEN TOP CONTAINER – 40 FEET
Usage: destined to transport irregular cargo or cargo that can only be transported on top (cargo with excessive height) The cargo is protected by a tarpaulin fixed on top of the container.
Cargo examples: Construction and agriculture machinery, boats, glass, wood logs, forklifts, plywood, etc.
Characteristics
Lifting from above.
External Dimensions
Length 12,192m
Width 2,438m
Height 2,591m
Internal Dimensions
Length 11,883m
Width 2,225m
Entries
Width 9,000cm3xSide
Height 1,000cm3xSide
Cubic Capacity
Total 65,6m3
Weights
Maximum 30,820kg
Tare 3,800kg
Height 27,020kg
Central Arch Height
Total 2,380m
Lateral Arch Height
Total 2,330m
Side Panel Length
Total 2,342m
20 FEET PLATFORM CONTAINER
Usage: special for cargo with excessive weight and dimensions, long, wide, and high cargo, cargo with irregular shapes, or cargo with storage problems. Ideal to use in ro-ro operations to load machinery or other cargo that cannot be loaded in any other type of container.
Cargo examples: machines, boats, construction material, generator groups, logs, pipes, rebars, tanks, plates, vehicles, etc.
Characteristics
Cargo moving bag
Steel platform
Lifting from above
External Dimensions
Length 6,058m
Width 2,438m
Height 226m
Internal Dimensions
Length 6,020m
Width 2,413m
Cubic Capacity
Total 29m3
40 FEET PLATFORM CONTAINER
Usage: special for cargo with excessive weight and dimensions, long, wide, and high cargo, cargo with irregular shapes, or cargo with storage problems. Ideal to use in ro-ro operations to load machinery or other cargo that cannot be loaded in any other type of container.
Cargo examples: machines, boats, construction material, generator groups, logs, pipes, rebars, tanks, plates, vehicles, etc.
Characteristics
Cargo moving bag
Steel platform
Lifting from above
External Dimensions
Length 12,192m
Width 2,438m
Height 626m
Internal Dimensions
Length 12,150m
Width 2,290m
Cubic Capacity
Total 67m3
20 FEET FLAT RACK CONTAINER
Usage: ideal for cargos with irregular shapes or excessive width or height. There are four models: fixed head, manual mobile head, spring mobile head, and no head.
Cargo examples: Indicated to transport heavy vehicles, cables, steel reels, steel plates, pipes, generators, electrodes, large parts with triangular shape, logs, agriculture machinery, etc.
Characteristics
Foldable spring panels
Cargo moving bag
External Dimensions
Length 6,058m
Width 2,438m
Height 2,591m
Height Doubled 555m
Height Platform 271m
Internal Dimensions
Cargo access
Over 5,908m
Side 5,508m
Width
Dimensions 2,387m
Among arms 2,182m
Among cables 2,190m
Height 2,320m
Cubic Capacity
Total 28,9m3
Weights
Maximum 25,400kg
Tare 2,846kg
Height 22,555kg
40 FEET FLAT RACK CONTAINER
Usage: ideal for cargos with irregular shapes or excessive width or height. There are four models: fixed head, manual mobile head, spring mobile head, and no head.
Cargo examples: Indicated to transport heavy vehicles, cables, steel reels, steel plates, pipes, generators, electrodes, large parts with triangular shape, logs, agriculture machinery, etc.
Characteristics
Foldable spring panels
Cargo moving bag
External Dimensions
Length 12,192m
Width 2,438m
Height 2,591m
Height Doubled 700m
Height Platform 605m
Internal Dimensions
Cargo access
Over 12,020m
Side 11,730m
Width
Dimensions 2,230m
Among arms 2,230m
Among cables 2,210m
Height 1,986
Cubic Capacity
Total 67m3
Weights
Maximum 45,000kg
Tare 5,180kg
Height 39,820kg
TANK CONTAINER
Usage: transport liquids of any type, from foodstuff to additives and chemical materials, corrosion- and leakage- proof, and with temperature control. Tank containers are used for IMO type 1, 2, and 5 cargo, and non-dangerous, refrigerated, and heated cargo from -40ºC up to +65ºC/-40ºF to +149ºF.
Cargo examples: toxic, flammable, volatile liquids, etc.
Characteristics
Cargo moving bag, Steel platform, Lifting from above.
External Dimensions
Length 6,058m
Width 2,438m
Height 226m
BULK CONTAINER
Usage: especially designed to transport dry bulk cargo. This type of container eliminates bagging expenses. They can loaded from hatches located on the top and unloaded directly at the production plant with no additional cost. They are provided with a door and gate, as well as inner plywood liner.
Cargo examples: malt, grains, granulate, gravel, marble dust, nuts and bolts, sand, sugar, dry chemical products, nuts, coffee, etc.
Characteristics
Cargo moving bag and 3 accesses from the top.
External Dimensions
Length 6,058m
Width 2,438m
Height 2,591m
Internal Dimensions
Length 5,838m
Width 2,466m
Height 2,374m
Front opening
Width 2,144m
Height 500m
BACK OPENING
Width 280m
Height 300m
Cubic Capacity
Total 32,7m3
Weights
Maximum 30,570kg
Tare 2,520kg
Height 28,030kg
Ventilation Opening
500m in diameter
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