transportcontainrar

Transportcontainrar are standardized intermodal containers used to store and move goods across road, rail, sea, and air. They are designed for repeated use and compatibility with handling equipment and intermodal systems, enabling shipments to be transferred between modes without unloading. This interoperability reduces handling costs and damage, and supports faster loading cycles.

The term covers several sizes and configurations defined by international standards. The most common are the 20-foot and 40-foot dry cargo containers, which are often referred to by trade terms TEU and FEU. High-cube variants add extra height to accommodate larger volumes. External dimensions and corner fittings are standardized by ISO, with ISO 668 covering external dimensions and ISO 1161 for corner fittings. Containers also have standardized maximum gross weight and tolerances.

Main types include dry cargo containers (general purpose), refrigerated containers (reefers) with built-in refrigeration units, tank containers for liquids and gases, flat rack containers for outsized loads, and open-top containers for tall cargo. Most containers are made of steel, although aluminum and other materials are used for specialized applications. They are designed to be stackable and to accept locking provisions at the corners to secure loads and for safe lifting by cranes and specialized vehicles.

Containers are certified for safety under international conventions such as the CSC (Convention for Safe Containers) and SOLAS requirements. They are handled with cranes, reach stackers, forklifts, and container chassis. The standardized design and reusability of transportcontainrar have been central to modern logistics, enabling modular, scalable, and efficient global trade.