konteiner

Konteiner is a standardized, reusable container designed for the storage and transport of goods. In logistics, it usually refers to ISO cargo containers made of steel or aluminum, built to endure intermodal handling between ships, trucks, and trains. Containers are weatherproof, stackable, and secured with standardized corner fittings and doors.

Containerization originated in the mid-20th century to speed loading and unloading and enable seamless transfer between modes. The term is used in several languages, including Estonian and Turkish, for these containers. International standards such as ISO 668 (external dimensions) and ISO 1161 (corner fittings) govern their design.

Common types include dry containers (general purpose), high-cube containers (taller), refrigerated containers (reefer), open-top and flat-rack variants, and tank containers for liquids. There are additional insulated and specialized units for hazardous materials or heavy cargo.

Typical sizes are 20-foot and 40-foot lengths, with widths around 2.44 m and heights of 2.59 m (standard) or 2.89 m for high-cube variants. Tare weight and maximum gross weight are defined by the standards, determining payload capacity. Containers have locking doors and lifting corners for handling.

Used worldwide in maritime and intermodal freight networks, konteinerization enables efficient, secure, and scalable movement of goods, while also serving as on-site storage at warehouses or construction sites.