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Indian Maritime University

BNA 023 CARGO HANDLING & STOWAGE

Block no. 1 Cargo handling and Care

Unit No. 3 Containerized Cargoes

3.1 Types of containers

3.1.1 ISO standard container construction

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General Purpose Container

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Indian Maritime University

BNA 023 CARGO HANDLING & STOWAGE

Block no. 1 Cargo handling and Care

Unit No. 3 Containerized Cargoes

3.1 Types of containers

3.1.1 ISO standard container construction (1)

Containers are standardized cargo units. They are manufactured in a large variety of sizes and types, each designed to meet specific cargo and transportation requirements. Their length is usually 20 or 40 feet, although longer containers are used, principally in the US trade; these containers are 45, 48 and 53 feet long.

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Standard Container Dimensions

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Indian Maritime University

BNA 023 CARGO HANDLING & STOWAGE

Block no. 1 Cargo handling and Care

Unit No. 3 Containerized Cargoes

3.1 Types of containers

3.1.1 ISO standard container construction (2)

Containers width is always 8 feet although their height can vary. The term ‘High cube’ container usually refers to a standard-sized container that has a height of 9 feet 6 inches. Container heights can be 4 feet 6 inches, 8 feet, 8 feet 6 inches, 9 feet 6 inches or 10 feet 6 inches.

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Indian Maritime University

BNA 023 CARGO HANDLING & STOWAGE

Block no. 1 Cargo handling and Care

Unit No. 3 Containerized Cargoes

3.1 Types of containers

3.1.1 ISO standard container construction (3)

The ISO standard for containers defines dimensions, both internal and external, and load ratings. All containers have a framework and corner posts fitted with corner castings.

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Standard Container Construction

Corner posts withCorner Castings

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Indian Maritime University

BNA 023 CARGO HANDLING & STOWAGE

Block no. 1 Cargo handling and Care

Unit No. 3 Containerized Cargoes

3.1 Types of containers

3.1.1 ISO standard container construction (4)

The castings at each corner of the container support the container’s weight. The castings are the only points at which a container should be supported, and are used to attach securing fittings, such as lashing rods and twistlocks. The position and spacing of corner castings are carefully controlled.

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Indian Maritime University

BNA 023 CARGO HANDLING & STOWAGE

Block no. 1 Cargo handling and Care

Unit No. 3 Containerized Cargoes

3.1 Types of containers

3.1.1 ISO standard container construction (5)

Containers that are longer than 40 feet usually have additional support points at the 40-foot position so that they can be stowed over a standard 40-foot container.

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G.P. Containers (45) Loaded on top of a forty-footer

Additional supportAt 40 foot position

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Indian Maritime University

BNA 023 CARGO HANDLING & STOWAGE

Block no. 1 Cargo handling and Care

Unit No. 3 Containerized Cargoes

3.1 Types of containers

3.1.1 ISO standard container construction (6)

Standard sizes for ISO Series 1 freight containers

20-foot containers are actually a little shorter than 20 feet, so that two 20-foot containers can be stowed in a 40-foot bay.

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G.P. Containers (45) Loaded on top of 2 twenty-footers

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Indian Maritime University

BNA 023 CARGO HANDLING & STOWAGE

Block no. 1 Cargo handling and Care

Unit No. 3 Containerized Cargoes

3.1.1 ISO standard container construction (7)

Dry Van Boxes• The most common type• They have corrugated steel walls, timber base, steel or glass reinforced plastic (GRP) top.• Corrugated walls can be made from plate from as little as 1.6mm (1/16 inch) in thickness.• Their frame consists of side and end rails and corner pillars, fitted with corner castings.• The closed end is approximately 4.5 times more stiff, in racking strength, than the door end.

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Standard Container Construction

Corner posts withCorner Castings

Side and End Rails

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Indian Maritime University

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3.1.1 ISO standard container construction (8)

Refrigerated Containers

• General construction as for dry van boxes.• They usually have their own refrigeration unit, with an air or a water-cooled heat exchanger.• They have their own data logger to record temperature.

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Refrigerated Container (Reefer)

Integrated Refrigerating Machinery

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Refrigerated Containers

Cargo holds designated for carrying refrigerated containers may be fitted with additional ventilation fans which operate in the supply mode.

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