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IS 6569 (2004): Freight containers - Vocabulary [TED 12:

Freight Containers and Pallets]

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Indian Standard
FREIGHT CONTAINERS — VOCABULARY
( Third Revision)

ICS 01.040. 55; 55.180.10

@ BIS 2004

BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

MANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI 110002

December 2004 Price Group 8

Freight Containers and Pallets Sectional Committee, TED 12

NATIONAL FOREWORD

This Indian Standard ( Third Revision ) which is identical with ISO 830:1999 ‘Freight containers —
Vocabulary’ issued by the International Organization for Standardization ( ISO ) was adopted by the
Bureau of Indian Standards on the recommendations of the Freight Containers and Pallets Sectional
Committee had been approved by the Transport Engineering Division Council.

This standard was first published in 1972 and revised in 1985. The second revision had been brought
out with amalgamation of IS 6569 ( Parts 1 to 4 ) : 1985 to align it with ISO 830 : 1981 ‘Freight
containers — Terminology’. Subsequent to the revision in the ISO 830:1999, this standard has been
revised to bring it in line with the revised ISO Standard.

Only English language has been retained while adopting this International Standard.

The text of ISO Standard has been approved for publication as an Indian Standard without deviations.
Certain terminology and conventions are, however, not identical to those used in Indian Standards.
Attention is particularly drawn to the following:

a) Wherever the words ‘International Standard’ appear referring to this standard, they should be
read as ‘Indian Standard’.

b) Comma ( , ) has been used as a decimal marker while in Indian Standards, the current practice
is to use a full point ( . ) as the decimal marker.

Technical Corrigendum 1 to the above International Standard has been given at the end of this standard.

CROSS REFERENCES

In this adopted standard, reference appears to certain International Standards for which Indian Standards
also exist. The corresponding Indian Standards which are to be substituted in their place are given
below along with their degree of equivalence for the editions indicated. However, that International
Standard cross referred in this adopted 1S0 Standard, which has subsequently been revised, position
in respect of latest ISO Standard has been given:

International Standard Corresponding Indian Standard Degree of Equivalence

Iso 668:1995 IS 6566:2001 Series 1 freight containers — Identical

Classification, dimensions and ratings ( third
revision )

ISO 1496-1:1990 IS 13288 ( Part 1 ) : 1993 Series 1 freight do

containers — Specification and testing: Part 1
General cargo containers for general purposes

ISO 1496-2:1996 IS 13288 ( Part 2 ) : 2001 Series 1 freight do

containers — Specification and testing: Part 2
Thermal containers ( first revision)

ISO 1496-3:1995 IS 13288 ( Part 3 ) : 2002 Series 1 freight do

containers - Specification and testing: Part 3
Tank containers for liquids, gases and
pressurized dry bulk ( first revision)

ISO 1496-4:1991 IS 13288 ( Part 4 ) : 1993 Series 1 freight do

containers — Specification and testing: Part 4
Non-pressurized containers for dry bulk

( Continuedon third cover)

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Indian Standard
FREIGHT CONTAINERS — VOCABULARY
( Third Revision)

1 Scope ISO 1496-5:1991, Series 1 freight containers —

Specification and testing — Part 5: Platform and
This International Standard presents definitions of p/atfcrm-based containers.
terms relating to freight containers.
ISO 3874:1997, Series ? freight containers —
NOTE The different parts and components used in the Handling and securing.
construction of freight containers are specified in
ISO 9897-1.
ISO 6346:1995, Fre&ht containers — Coding,
identification and marking.

ISO 9897:1997, Freight containers, container

2 Normative references
equipment data exchange (CEDEX) — General
The following normative documents contain provisions communication codes.
which, through reference in this text, constitute
ISO 10374:1991, Freight containers — Automatic
provisions of this International Standard. For dated
identification.
references, subsequent amendments to, or revisions
of, any of these publications do not apply. However,
parties to agreements based on this International
Standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility
of applying the most recent editions of the normative 3 General terms and definitions
documents indicated below. For undated references,
the latest edition of the normative document referred 3.1
to applies. Members of ISO and IEC maintain registers freight container
of currently valid International Standards. article of transport equipment which is

ISO 668:1995, Series i freight containers — a) of ‘a permanent character and accordingly strong
Classification, dimensions and ratings. enough to be suitable for repeated use;

ISO 1496-1:1990, Series 1 freight containers —

b) specially designed to facilitate the carriage of
Specification and testing — Part 1: General cargo goods by one or m6re modes of transport, without
containers for genera/ purposes. intermediate reloadtig;
ISO 1496-2:1996, Series 1 freight containers —
c) fitted with devices permitting its ready handling,
Specification and testing — Patt 2: Thermal
particularly its transfer from one mode of transport
containers.
to anotheL
ISO 1496-3:1995, Series 1 freight containers —
d) so designed as to be easy to fill and empty;
Specification and testing — Part 3: Tank containers
for liquids, gases and pressurized dry bulk.
e) having an internal volume of at least 1 m3
(35,3 fts)
ISO 1496-4:1991, Series ? freight containers —
Specification and testing — Patt 4: Non-pressurized NOTE The term “freight container” includes neither
containers for dry bulk. _ vehicles nor conventional packing.

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3.2 4.1.2 Typecodes

ISO container
freight container complying with all relevant ISO Container type codes are given in ISO 6346.
container standards in existence at the time of its
The type code consists of two characters: the first, an
manufacture
alphabetic character, indicates the container type and
the second, a numeric character, indicates the main
characteristics related to the container type.

NOTE 1 A summary of container types giving reference to

the refevant clauses and suhlauses is given in Table 1.

4 Container types NOTE 2 Neither the summary, nor the definitions which
follow it, is intended to constitute an exhaustive tist of
container types.
4.1 General
NOTE 3 In 4.2.1, 4.2.2 and 4.2.3, where a reference is
4.1.1 Classification given in square brackets after the name of a container type,
this identifies the document in which the specification and
Container types (see Table 1) are grouped, and testing requirements are given for the type of container in
groups are subdivided according to the following question.
concepts: mode of transport, categories of cargo, and
NOTE 4 When type codes are quoted with definitions, they
the phyqical characteristics of the container. Thus: are given as typical examples only.

a) it is assumed that containers are intended for use

in any or all of the surface modes of transport, i.e. 4.2 Terms and definitions
road, rail and sea, unless otherwise stated;
4.2.1
b) the main classification is made in terms of the general cargo container
type of cargo for which a container is primarily freight container that is not intended for use in air
intended. transport, nor primarily intended for the carriage of a
particular category of cargo such as a cargo, requiring
General cargo containers (see 4.2.1 ) include those temperature control, liquid or gas cargo, dry solids in
containers which are not specifically or primarily bulk or cargoes such as automobiles (cars) or
intended for a particular categoty of cargo. This group
livestock
is subdivided according to type of structure and/or
means of access for loading (packaging) and
4.2.1.1
emptying.
general puvae container
generai cargo container that is totally enclosed and
Specific cargo containers (see 4.2.2) include those for
cargoes which are temperature-sensitive, for liquids wbather-proof, having a rigid roof, rigid side walls, rigid
and gases, for dry solids in bulk and for particular end waiis and a fioor, having at ieast one of its end
categories such as automobiles (cars) or livestock. waiis equipped with doore and intended to be suitabie
This group is subdivided according to the appropriate for the transport of cargo of the greatest possibie
physical attributes of the container, such as ability to variety
maintain a particular temperature under stated
conditions, test pressures, etc. NOTE The simplest form of th~ type of container is given
the type code GO.
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4.2.1.2 4.2.1.2.4
specific-purpose container platform-based container
general cargo container that has coristructional specific-purpose container that has no side walls, bat
features either for the “specific purpose” of facilitating has a base structure similar to that of a platform
packing and emptying other than by means of doors at container
one end of the container, or for other specific
purposes such as ventilation See 4.2.1.2.3.

NOTE The container types covered by this generai term 4.2.1 .2.4.1
are those defined in 4.2.1 .2.1 to 4.2.1 .2.4 inclusive. platform-based containers with incomplete
superstructure and fixed ends
platform-based container without any permanently
4.2.1 .2.1 fixed longitudinal load-carrying structure be~ween ends
closed ventilated container other than at the base
specific-purpose container that is totally enclosed and
weatherproof, having a rigid roof, rigid side walls, rigid NOTE Containers of this type have type codes P1 and
end walls and a floor, at least one of its end walls P2.

equipped with doors and that has devices for

4.2.1 .2.4.2
ventilation, either natural or mechanical (forced)
platform-based container with incomplete
superstructure and folding ends
NOTE The type codes for the simplest forms of these
containers are: platform-based container with incomplete
superstructure (as envisaged in 4.2.1.2.4.1) but having
— VO for those specifically designed for carriage of cargo folding end frames with a complete transverse
where natural ventilation is required, and structural connection between corner posts

— V2 for those having mechanical ventilation. NOTE Containers of this type have type codes P3 and
P4.

4.2.1 .2.2 4.2.1 .2.4.3

open-top container platform-based container with complete
specific-purpose container that has no rigid roof but superstructure
may have a flexible and movable or removable cover, platform-based container with a permanently fixed
made e.g. of canvas or plastic or reinforced plastic longitudinal load-carrying structure between ends at
material, normally supported on movable or removable the top.
roof bows
NOTE 1 The term “load” as used refers to a static/dynamic
NOTE 1 Such containers may have movable or removable type load, not a cargo toad.
top-end transverse members above their end doors.
NOTE 2 Containera of this type have type code P5.
NOTE 2 The simplest form of this type of container is given
by the type code UO.

4.2.2
4.2.1 .2.3 specific cargo container
platform general term applied to those types of container which
specific-purpose container that has no superstructure are primarily intended for the carriage of particular
whatever, but has the same length, width, strength categories of cargo
requirements and handling and securing features as
required for interchange of its size within the ISO NOTE The term is applied to those types of container
family of containers defined in 4.2.2.1 to 4.2.2.4 inclusive.

NOTE Containers of this type have type code PO.

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4,J)~.1 4.2.2.3
thermal container dry bulk container
freight container built with insulating walls, doors, floor container for the transport of dry bulk solids, capable
and roof designed to retard the rate of heat of withstanding the loads resulting from filling,
transmission between tt Ie inside and the outside of the transport motions and discharging of non-packaged
container dry bulk solids, having filling and discharge apertures
and fittings
See ISO 1496-2.

NOTE 1 The definition of thel ri,al container includes

containers having devices for cooling, heating or
atmosphere control.
4.2.2.3.1
NOTE 2 Terminology applicable to thermal containers is non-pressurized dry bulk container
given in 7.2. dry bulk container permitting loading and unloading by
gravity
4.2.2.1.1
insulated container
thermal container having no devices for cooling and/or
heating either permanently installed or attached

NOTE Containers of this type have type codes H5 and 4.2.2.3.2

H6. pressurized dry bulk container
dry bulk container which may be loaded or unloaded
by gravity or pressure discharge
4.2.2.1.2
mechanically refrigerated container NOTE 1 Terminology applicable to dry bulk containers is
thermal container fitted with a mechanical refrigeration given in 7.4.
unit and a heat-producing appliance
NOTE 2 Containers of this type have type codes BO to B6.
NOTE Containers of this type have type code RO.

4.2.2.1.3
refrigerated and heated container
thermal container fitted with a refrigerating appliance
(mechanical or expendable refrigerant) and” heat- 4.2.2.3.3
producing appliance box type
d~ bulk non-pressurized container for tipping
NOTE Containers of this type have type codes RI and discharge, having a parallelepipeds (parallelogram)
R3.
cargo space and a door opening at least at one end
4.2.2.2
NOTE It therefore may also be used as a general-
tank container purpose freight container.
freight container which includes two basic elements,
the tank or tanks and the framework, and complies
with the requirements of ISO 1496-3

See ISO 1496-3.

4.2.2.3.4
NOTE 1 Terminology applicable to tank containers is”given hopper type
in 7.3.
dry bulk non-pressurized coniainer for horizontal
NOTE 2 Containers of this type have type codes TO and discharge having no door opening and therefore
T9. cannot be used as a general-purpose freight container

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4.2.2.4 5.2.1.2
named-cargo types actual dimensions
various types of container such as automobile (car) maximum overall external dimensions (including
containers, livestock containers and others, built in positive tolerances where these are applicable) for
general accordance with ISO container requirements length, width and height measured along the exterior
either solely or primarily for the carriage of a named edges of the container
cargo
NOTE Diagonal tolerances, applicable to any of the six
NOTE Type code numbers have been allocated to “faces” of a container are expressed in terms of the
livestock carriers (SO), automobile carriers (S1) and live fish allowable difference between the lengths of the diagonals
carriers (S2), and spare numbers exist for other “named- (measured between the centres of the corner fitting
cargo types”. apertures) of the face in question. These diagonal
tolerances are allowable even when the edge dimensions
for the surface in question are at their maximum values.

5.2.2
5 Container characteristics internal dimensions
dimensions of the largest unobstructed rectangular

5.1 Designations parallelepipeds (parallelogram) which could be

inscribed in the container if inward protrusions of the
5.1.1 Size designations top corner fittings are disregarded

For Series 1 containers, the size designations are NOTE 1 Except where otherwise stated, the term “internal
dimensions” is synonymous with the term “unobstructed
given in Table 2.
internal dimensions”.

5.1.2 Container size codes

NOTE 2 Some requirements governing internal dimensions
are given in ISO 668, ISO 1496-1 and ISO 1496-2.
Size codes are given in ISO 6346.

The size code consists of two characters: the first, an 5.2.3

alphabetic or numeric character, indicates the door opening
container external length and the, second, a numeric or term usually reserved to define the size of the (end)
alphabetic character, indicates the container external door aperture, i.e. the width and height dimensions of
width and height. the largest unobstructed paralleiepiped (parallelogram)
which could possibly be entered into the container via
the door aperture in question.

5.2 Terms and definitions related to NOTE 1 Minimum door openings are prescribed in
ISO 1496-1 for some general purpose containers and in
dimensions and capacities
ISO 1496-2 for thermal containers.

5.2.1 External dimensions NOTE 2 See definition of “opening” in 6.1.10.1.

5.2.1.1
5.2.4
nominal dimensions
internal volume
those dimensions, disregarding tolerances and
volume determined by multiplying the internal
rounded to the nearest convenient whole number, by
dimensions of length, width and height
which a container may be identified
NOTE Except when otherwise stated, the term “internal
NOTE Nominal dimensions are given in ISO 668 and are volume” is synonymous with the terms “unobstructed
commonly quoted in imperial units. internal volume”, “capacity” or “unobstructed capacity”.
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5.3 Terms anddefinitions related to ratings 5.4 Terms and definitions related to
and masses capabilities

5.3.1 NOTE The “capabilities” defined below are by no means

rating all of the capabilities of containers of different types but are
those capabilities deemed to require definition.
R
gross massl) of a container which is both the
maximum mass for operation and the minimum mass 5.4.1
for testing stacking capability
ability of a container to support a certain number of
NOTE Ratings are given in ISO 668.
fully loaded containers of the same nominal length and
the same rating under the acceleration conditions
5.3.2
tare mass encountered in ship cell structures, taking into account
T relative eccentricities between containers due to cell
mass of empty container including all fittings and structure clearances
appliances associated with a particular type of
container in its normal operating condition 5.4.2
restraint capability
EXAMPLE A mechanically csfrigerated container with its ability of a container to withstand those longitudinal
refrigeration equipment installed and, where appropriate, accelerations which may be encountered in service
full of fuel. when a container is secured by features in its base
structure to an item of transport equipment
NOTE The term “tare” is synonymous with the term “tare
mass” and the more commonly (but incorrectly) used term
“tare weight”.
5.4.3
floor loading capability
5.3.3 (general) static or dynamic loading imposed by the
payload payload or by wheeled equipment used to pack or
P empty the container
maximum permitted mass of payload, including such
cargo securement arrangements and/or dunnage as 5.4.4
are not associated with the container in its normal floor loading capability
operating condition (freight container testing) ability of a container floor to
withstand loads imposed by wheeled equipment
P=R– T having defined characteristics.

NOTE 1 R, P and T, by definition, are expressed in units of

mass. Where test requirements are based on the
gravitational forces derived from these values, those forces,
5.4.5
which are inertial forces, are indicated thus: rigidity
ability of a container to withstand either transverse or
% p&?
T’? longitudinal racking loads of stated amounts, resulting
particularly from ship movement
which are expressed in newtons or multiples thereof.

NOTE 2 The word “load”, when used to describe a physical

quantity to which units maybe ascribed, implies mass. 5.4.6
weatherproofness
The word “loading”, for example as in “internal loading”, ability to withstand a defined weatherproofness test
implies force.

1) In some countries, in order to conform to current

commercial- practice, the term %veight” is used (incorrectly)
instead of “mass”.
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6 Terms anddefinitions related to 6.1.2.3

container components and structures ladder
catwalk
area designated for safe access to the loading area or
6.1 Components roof of unit

6.1.1
corner fitting 6.1.3 Top and bottom side rails
fitting located at the corner of a container providing
means of supporting, stacking, handling and securing 6.1.3.1
the container top side rail
longitudinal structural member at the top of a side of a
container, joining top corner fittings of the side in
question

6.1.2 Top- and bottom-end transverse members NOTE In platform-based containers which are open-sided
and open top, these longitudinal members may be
removable, and are not necessarily intended to take
6.1.2.1 longitudinal loadings. In open top containers, they may be
used to support removable (or sliding) roof bows, which in
top-end transverse member
turn support a canvas or plastic cover.
transverse structural member at the top of an “end
frame” of a container joining the top corner fittings of
the end in question
6.1.3.2
See 6.2.3. bottom side rail
longitudinal structural member at the bottom of a side
NOTE 1 Where mounted above end doors, these members of a container joining the bottom corner fittings of the
are commonly known as “door headers”, and in open-top
side in question
containers such headers are often movable (“swinging” or
“hinged) and sometimes completely removable.
6.1.4
NOTE 2 Platform-based containers with free-standing
corner post
(corner) posts do not have top-end transverse members.
vertical structural member at either side of an “end
frame” of a container joining a top and a bottom corner
fitting (and thereby forming a “comer structure”)

See 6.2.3.

6.1.2.2
bottom-end transverse member
transverse structural member at the bottom of an “end
6.1.5
frame”of a container joining the bottom corner fittings
floor
of the end in question
component supporting payload of container

See 6.2.3. NOTE The floor is generally constructed from a number of

planks or panels. In certain categories of thermal container,
NOTE Where mounted below end doors, these members floor components may be especially designed to allow air
are commonly known as “door sills”. (or gas) to be paseed underneath the cargo.

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6.1.6 6.1.10 Openings, doors and covers

floor bearer
component in the “base structure” of a container which 6.1.10.1
opening
supports the floor
aperture closed by a movable or removable panel of a

See 6.2.1. container designed as a load-bearing structure and

also to be weatherproof and reasonably airtight
NOTE 1 In general cargo containers, such components are
commonly laid transversely. In such cases they are also NOTE The term “open” is applied where one or more of
known as “cross members” or “intermediate transverse the sides, ends or the roof of a container is permanently
members”, i.e. transverse members in the base structure, open. This description is still applicable even when flexible
intermediate between the “bottom end transverse members” covers are provided.
in the “end frame”.

NOTE 2 In platform-based containers, transverse floor 6.1.10.2

planking is sometimes supported on additional longitudinal end door
members, in which case these may also be regarded as
load-bearing panel assembly located in an end wall,
floor bearers.
arranged to open or close an aperture having
specified minimum width and height

6.1.7 See 5.2.3.

roof bow
member mounted transversely across the top of a 6.1.10.3
container and either forming part of a rigid roof side door
structure or supporting flexible, removable covers, in load-bearing panel assembly located in a side wall,
which case the member is commonly removable, or so arranged to open or close an aperture of unspecified
designed as to slide to facilitate the loading of cargo dimensions but at least big enough to allow a man to
through the top of the container walk through

6.1.10.4
cover
fexible, removable sheet usually intended to provide a
6.1.8 weatherproof closure to an open top, side and/or end
fork pocket of a container
fork lift pocket
reinforced pocket running transversely across the EXAMPLES Sheet of canvas, plastic or plastic-coated
“base structure” of a freight container, piercing the cloth.
bottom side rail at prescribed positions to permit the
NOTE Covers are commonly called “tarpaulins” or its
entry of the tine of a fork lift device for lifting and
derivative “tarp”.
carrying the container
6.1.10.5
vent
ventilator
aperture which permits the exchange of air between
6.1.9 the inside of the container and the outside atmosphere
aooseneck tunnel
recess at one end (commonly the “front’: end) of the 6.1.11
load-transfer area
container designed to accommodate the raised portion
part of the base structure of the container specifically
of a gooseneck chassis
designed to transmit a proportion or all of the container
NOTE In certain types of containers, gooseneck tunnels mass to the longitudinal members of the carrying
are provided at each end. vehicle

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6.1.12 6.2.3
load-transfer zone end frame
zone within which the load transfer area may be Assembly at each end of a container, each consisting
expected to lie of two top and two bottom corner fittings, two corner
posts and a top and a bottom transverse member
6.1.13
doubler plate NOTE Thk commonly used term overlaps with the term
horizontal reinforcing plate adjacent to a top and/or “base structure” to the extent that the bottom corner fitting
and the bottom-end transverse member appear in both.
bottom corner fitting to protect relevant container parts
Caution should be used in the employment of these terms
against possible misalignment of fixing and/or Iifthg to avoid possible confusion.
devices

6.2 Structures
6.2.4
6.2.1
corner structure
base structure
base assembly consisting of a top and a bottom corner
rigid assembly in which the components most fitting and a corner post
commonly found are:

a) four bottom corner fittings;

b) two bottom side rails;

c) two bottom-end transverse members;

d) a floor and floor bearers (except in tank types); 6.2.5

end wall
e) such optional features as fork lift pockets and/or a end closure of a freight container bounded by and
gooseneck tunnel. affixed to, but not including, the end frame

Cf. note 1 in 6.2.3, “end frame”. NOTE 1 This is assumed, unless otherwise stated, to be
fully load-bearing to the minimum extent required for the
type of container in question.
NOTE Base structures also include load-transfer areas.
These are at specified positions to allow for load transfer
NOTE 2 Reference to “equivalent structures” means
between the container and a carrying vehicle.
structures having the same strength as end walls but not
necessarily having the same weatherproof ness.

NOTE 3 Reference is sometimes made to the “rear” or

“front” end of a container. The “rear” end is normally taken
6.2.2 to mean the door end and the “front” end is taken to mean
platform-based the end opposite to the door end. Such terms should be
typical design characteristic of having extra-heavy avoided where a container has similar ends. If it is
.
necessary to differentiate between the two ends, then this
structural beams or deep-webbed beams on the deck
should be done by reference to some feature which clearly
of containers that have no side walls in order that they distinguishes one end from another (for example features
can achieve the longitudinal bending limits specified such as markings, plates, discharge facilities, etc.).
for all ISO containers

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6.2.6 7.1.4
side wall folding complete end structure
side closure of a freight container bounded by and folding end frame with a transverse structural
affixed to, but not including, top and bottom side rails connection between comer posts
and corner structures

See note 2 in 6.2.3. 7.2 Thermal containers

NOTE 1 Side walls are assumed, unless otherwise stated,

to be load-bearing to the minimum extent required for the 7.2.1
type of container in question. removable equipment
refrigerating and/or heating appliance, power
NOTE 2 Reference to “equivalent structures” means
structures having the same st[ength as side walls but not generation unit or other equipment designated
necessarily the same weatherproofness. primarily for attaching to or detaching from the
(thermal) container
NOTE 3 The term “side frame” is occasionally used, but
since it cannot be defined without considerable overlap with 7.2.1.1
the much more commonly used terms “end frame” and
located internally
“base structure”, its use is to be discouraged except for
tank containers. totally within the external dimensional envelope of the
(thermal) container as defined in ISO 668

6.2.7
roof
rigid weatherproof structural assembly forming the top
7.2.1.2
closure of a container, bounded and supported by the located externally
top end transverse members, top side rails and top partially or totally outside the external dimensional
corner fittings envelope of the (thermal) container as defined in

NOTE Although they are rigid assemblies, roofs may in

1s0 668.
some cases be removable.
NOTE It is implicit in this definition that any appliance
located externally be removable or retractable to allow or
facilitate transport in certain modes.
7 Terms and definitions applicable to
certain container types

7.1 Platform-based containers 7.2.2

batten
-7.1.1 member protruding from an inside wall of the (thermal)
interlocked pile container to hold the cargo away from the wall to
number of platform containers or folding platform- provide an air passage
based containers, with ends folded down, which are
NOTE A batten maybe integral with the wall, fastened to
interlocked with each other to forma unit (module)
the wall, or added during cargo packing.

7.1.2
incomplete superstructure 7.2.3
lack of any permanently fixed longitudinal load- bulkhead
carrying structure between the ends, other than at the partition in a (thermal) container providing a plenum
base chamber and/or air passage for either return or supply
air
7.1.3
fixed complete end structure NOTE It may be an integral part of the appliance or a
non-folding end frame with transverse structural separate member.
connection between corner posts

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7,2.4 7.3.3
ceiling air duct compartment
passage or passages in a (thermal) container located section of the tank formed by the shell, ends or
in proximity to the ceiling to direct air flow complete bulkheads.

NOTE Baffles, surge plates or other perforated plates do

7.2.5 not form tank compatiments within the meaning of this
floor air duct definition.

passage or passages in a (thermal) container located

beneath the cargo suppotl surface to direct airflow
7.3.4
gas
fluid substance having a vapour pressure greater than
an absolute pressure of 300 kPa at 50 “C, or as
7.2.6
otherwise defined by the competent authority
pin mounting
mounting system using two vertical pins engaging
7.3.5
mating sockets which are built into the top-end liquid
transverse member such that the entire mass of the fluid substance having a vapour pressure not greater
removable equipment is supported by the top-end than an absolute pressure of 300 kPa at 50 ‘C, or as
transverse member otherwise defined by the competent authority

7.2.7 7.3.6
lower mounting points competent authority
threaded receptacles to which the lower two corners of authority designated as such in each
(or authorities)
the removable equipment are fastened country and in each specific case by the governments
concerned for the approval of tank containers
7.2.8
modified-atmosphere fitting NOTE This definition is also applicable to dry bulk
appliance located in a thermal container which allows containers (7.4).
replacement of the natural atmosphere within the
container by an artificial one after loading and closing
I the container. 7.3.7
I
dangerous goods
,
7.2.9 those substances classified as dangerous by the
controlled-atmosphere fitting United Nations Committee of Experts on the Transport
appliance located in a thermal container which allows of Dangerous Goods, or by the competent authority as
continuous maintenance of a more desirable defined in 7.3.6
atmosphere within the container
NOTE This definition is also applicable to dry bulk
containers (7.4).
7.3 Tank containers
7.3.8
7*4
maximum allowable working pressure
. I .0. I
that pressure assigned for operation by either a
framework
competent authority or other responsible person to a
tank mountings, end structure and all loadbearing
particular tank and above which that tank is not
elements not present for the purposes of containing
intended to be operated
cargo, which transmit static and dynamic forces
arising out of the lifting, handling, securement and 7.3.9
transporting of the tank container as a whole test pressure
gauge pressure at which the tank is tested

7.3.2 7.3.10
tank total capacity
vessel and associated piping and fittings which are that volume of water which will completely fill the tank
designed to confine the cargo carried at 20 “C
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7.3.11 8 Definitions applicable to container

ullage handling and securing, visual
that portion of the “total capacity” of the tank not identification and automatic identification
occupied by its cargo

NOTE It is expressed as a percentage of that total

8.1 Handling and securing
capacity.

7.3.12 8.1.1
interface empty container
identifiable area adjacent to an external area container in tare condition

7.3.13 8.1.2
connection loaded container
specific point within an interface area used to join to a
container in other than tare condition

similar external point

8.1.3
eccentricity of centre of gravity
longitudinal and/or lateral horizontal differences
7.4 Dry bulk containers
between the centre of gravity of any container (empty
or loaded, with or without fittings and appliances) and
7.4.1 the geometric centre of the diagonals of the centres of
dry bulk the four bottom corner fittings
assemblies of separate solid particles, normally in
contact with one another, which are or can be made
capable of fluid flow 8.1.4
mobile centre of gravity
7.4.2 centre of gravity of a container loaded with liquid, bulk,
opening for cargo loading hanging or similar cargo which is liable to shift under
opening provided in a container for the filling of dry dynamic conditions
bulk solids
8.2 Visual identification
7.4.3
opening for cargo discharging 8.2.1
opening provided in a container for the discharge of identification system
dry bulk solids identification system consisting of all, and only, the
following:
7.4.4
interface for external fumigation device — owner code: three letters;
point(s) at which the connection between the container
— equipment category identified one letter;
and any external fumigation device is connected or
disconnected — serial number six numerals;

7.4.5 — check digit: one numeral.

bulk density
mass per unit volume of a dry bulk solid, measured
when the dry bulk solid is in loose or non-compacted 8.2.2
condition owner code
code, consisting of three capital letters, which is
7.4.6 unique and is registered with the International
cargo space Container Bureau, either directly or through an
space bounded by the container walls or shell when all affiliated national registration organization
apertures are closed
NOTE BIC — Bureau International des Conteneurs.

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8.2.3 electromagnetic signals from commonly available

equipment category identifier electronic devices is not possible
identifier consisting of one capital letter of the Latin
alphabet as follows: 8.3.4
tag
— U for all freight containers identification label atlached to a container or
container-related equipment which, inter a/ia, gives the
— J for detachable freight container-related
unique owner’s code and serial number and which can
equipment
be remotely read by electronic sensing devices
— Z for trailers and chassis

8.3.5
8.~m4 range
serial number distance between the electronic sensing equipment
identification number consisting of six Arabic numerals and the identification tag

NOTE If the series of significant numerals does not total 8.3.6

six, they shall be preceded by sufficient zeroes to make up passing speed
six numerals. For example, if the significant series of
speed at which a tag passes the sensing equipment
numerals is 1234, the serial number should be 001234.

8.2.5 8.3.7
check digit container movement status
digit which provides a means of validating the information which indicates the position, speed or
transmission accuracy of the owner code, equipment direction of the container relative to the sensing
category identifier and the serial number of the equipment
container
8.3.8
AEI system reliability
8.3 Automatic identification ability of an AEI system to capture mandatory
information from every tag which is mounted,
8.3.1
programmed and presented in accordance with
physically and electronically secure
ISO 10374, and which enters its coverage area under
capable of meeting the operational requirements
specified in ISO 10374 after successfully completing environmental conditions as specified
the tests specified NOTE AEI is the abbreviation for “automatic electronic
identification”.
8.3.2
physically tamper-proof
designed such that malicious disassembly and re- 8.3.9
assembly, using commonly available tools, will be AEI system accuracy
detected upon visual inspection capability of the AEI system to detect any
v misinterpretation of mandatory information, including
8.3.3 bit errors
electronically tamper-proof
designed such that malicious modification of NOTE It is assumed that the defined conditions for
electronically stored information by subjection to system reliability are met.

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Table 1 — Summary of container types

Reference to text
Type

Wface mode containers

a) General cargo containers 4.2.1

1) General purpose containers 4.2.1.1

2) Specific purpose containers 4.2.1.2

— closed ventilated containers 4.2.1 .2.1

m

— open top containers 4.2.1 .2.2

— platform (containers) 4.2.1 .2.3

— platform based containers 4.2.1 .2.4

— with incomplete superstructure and fixed ends 4.2.1 .2.4.1

— with incomplete superstructure and folding ends 4.2.1 .2.4.2

— with complete superstructure 4.2.1 .2.4.3

b) Specific cargo containers 4.2.2

1) Thermal containers 4.2.2.1o

2) Tank containers 4.2.2.2

3) Dry bulk containers (non pressurized) 4.2.2.3

4) Named cargo types 4.2.2.4

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Table 2 — Classification and designation

Freight container designation Nominal length a, bI c

m ft

1AAA

1AA

1A 12 40

1AX
1

1BBB

1BB

lB 9 30

1 BX

1cc

lC 6 20

1Cx

ID 3 10
1DX
a In certain countries there are legal limitations to the
overall length of vehicle and load.

b Series 1 freight containers have a uniform width of

2438 mm (8 ft).

c Containers 2896 mm (9 ft 6 in) in height are

designated 1 AAA and 1 BBB.

Containers 2591 mm (8 ft 6 in) in height are

designated 1AA, 1BB and 1CC.

Containers 2438 mm (8 ft) in height are designated

1A, lB, lCandl D.

Containers less than 2438 mm (8 ft) in height are

designated 1AX, 1BX, 1CX and 1DX.
NOTE The letter “X” used in the designation has no
specific connotation other than to indicate that the
height of the container is between O and 2438 mm
(8 ft).

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Alphabetical index

A F M

actual dimensions 5.2.1.2 fixed complete end structure maximum allowable working
AEI system accuracy 8.3.9 7.1.3 pressure 7.3.8
AEI system reliability 8.3.8 floor 6.1.5 mechanically refrigerated
floor air duct 7.2.5 container 4.2.2.1.2
floor bearer 6.1.6 mobile centre of gravity 8.1.4
B
floor loading capability (general) modified-atmosphere fitting
base 6.2.1 5.4.3 7.2.8
base structure 6.2.1 floor loading capability (freight
batten 7.2.2 container testing) 5.4.4 N
bottom side rail 6.1.3.2 folding complete end structure
7.1.4 named-cargo types 4.2.2.4
bottom-end transverse member
fork lift pocket 6.1.8 nominal dimensions 5.2.1.1
6.1.2.2
fork pocket 6.1.8 non-pressurized dry bulk
box type 4.2.2.3.3
framework 7.3.1 container 4.2.2.3.1
bulk density 7.4.5
bulkhead 7.2.3 freight container 3.1
0
opening 6.1.10.1
c
G opening for cargo discharging
cargo space 7.4.6 7.4.3
gas 7.3.4
catwalk 6.1.2.3 opening for cargo loading 7.4.2
general cargo container 4.2.1
ceiling air duct 7.2.4 open-top container 4.2.1 .2.2
general purpose container
check digit 8.2.5 owner code 8.2.2
4.2.1.1
closed ventilated container
gooseneck tunnel 6.1.9
4.2.1 .2.1 P
compartment 7.3.3
competent authority 7.3.6 passing speed 8.3.6
connection H payload, P 5.3.3
7.3.13
container movement status physically and electronically
hopper type 4.2.2.3.4
8.3.7 secure 8.3.1
controlled-atmosphere fitting physically tamper-proof 8.3.2
7.2.9 pin mounting 7.2.6
I platform 4.2.1 .2.3
corner fitting 6.1.1
corner post 6.1.4 identification system 8.2.1 platform-based 6.2.2
corner structure 6.2.4 incomplete superstructure platform-based container
cover 6.1.10.4 7.1.2 4.2.1 .2.4
insulated container 4.2.2.1.1 platform-based container with
interface 7.3.12 complete superstructure
D interface for external fumigation 4.2.1 .2.4.3
device 7.4.4 platform-based container with
dangerous goods 7.3.7
interlocked pile 7.1.1 incomplete superstructure and
door opening 5.2.3
internal dimensions 5.2.2 folding enda 4.2.1 .2.4.2
doubler plate 6.1.13
internal volume 5.2.4 platform-based container with
dry bulk 7.4.1
ISO container 3.2 incomplete superstructure and
dry bulk container 4.2.2.3
fixed ends 4.2.1 .2.4.1
pressurized dry bulk container
E 4.2.2.3.2
L
eccentricity of centre of gravity ladder 6.1.2.3 R
8.1.3 liquid 7.3.5
electronically tamper-proof range 8.3.5
loaded container 8.1.2
8.3.3 rating, R 5.3.1
load-transfer area 6.1.11
empty container 8.1.1 load-transfer zone 6.1.12 refrigerated and heated container
end door 6.1.10.2 located externally 7.2.1.2 4.2.2.1.3
end frame 6.2.3 located internally 7.2.1.1 removable equipment 7.2.1
end wall 6.2.5 lower mounting points 7.2.7 restraint capability 5.4.2
equipment category identifier rigidity 5.4.5
8.2.3 roof 6.2.7
roof bow 6.1.7
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s T u
serial number 8.2.4 tag 8.3.4 ullage 7.3.11
side door 6.1.10.3 tank container 4.2.2.2
v
side wall 6.2.6 tank 7.3.2
specific cargo container 4.2.2 tare mass, T 5.3.2 vent 6.1.10.5
specific-purpose container test pressure 7.3.9 ventilator 6.1.10.5
4.2.1.2 thermal container 4.2.2.1
stacking capability 5.4.1 top side rail 6.1.3.1 w
top-end transverse member weatherproofness 5.4.6
6.1.2.1
total capacity 7.3.10

,1”

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TECHNICAL CORRIGENDUM 1

Technical Corrigendum 1 to International Standard

ISO 830:1999 was prepared by Technical Committee
lSOflC 104, Fre/ghf containers.

Page 3 Page 6
Add new subclause 3.3 with the following text: Replace the existing NOTE 1 in 4.2.1 .2.4.3 with the
following text:
3.3
load NOTE 1 The term “load” as used refers to a static/dynamic
physical quantity, to which units may be ascribed, loading, as imposed by the cargo (mass).
implying mass
Page 11
Delete NOTE 2 in 5.3.3.
Page 3
Add new subclause 3.4 with the following text: Page 16
Replace subclause 6.1.11 with the following text:
3.4
loading load-transfer areas
physical quantity, to which units may be ascribed, part of the base structure of the container specifically
implying force designed to transmit a portion or all of the gravitational
and inertial forces of the cargo and container mass to
EXAMPLE Internal loading. the longitudinal members of the carrying vehicle
 ( Contirwedfrorns econd cover)

International Standard Corresponding Indian Standard Degree of Equivalence

ISO 1496-5:1991 IS 13288 ( Part 5 ) : 2002 Series 1 freight Identical

containers — Specification and testing: Part 5
Platform and platform based containers
( first revision)

ISO 3874:1997 IS 7622:2001 Series 1 freight containers — do

Handling and securing (second revision )

ISO 6346:1995 IS 6928:2001 Freight containers — Coding, do

identification and marking ( third revision)

ISO 9897:1997 IS 13731 :2003 Freight containers, container do

equipment data exchange ( CEDEX ) — General
communication codes

iso io374: 1991 IS 13699:1993 Freight containers — Automatic do

. identification

For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this standard is complied with, the final
value, observed or calculated, expressing the result of a test or analysis, shall be rounded off in
accordance with IS 2 : 1960 ‘Rules for rounding off numerical values ( revised )’. The number of
significant places retained in the rounded off value should be the same as that of the specified value in
this standard.
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