Merisäiliöt
Merisäiliöt, often translated as "sea containers" or "shipping containers," are standardized intermodal metal boxes used for the transport of goods. They are designed to be easily transferred between different modes of transport, such as ships, trains, and trucks, without the need for unloading and reloading the cargo inside. This standardization significantly streamlines logistics and reduces shipping costs.
The most common sizes of merisäiliöt are 20-foot and 40-foot lengths, with specific dimensions for height and
Beyond their primary use in international trade, merisäiliöt have found a secondary market for repurposing. Due