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Types of Containers

This document discusses different types of shipping containers used for transporting cargo. It begins with a brief history of containers, noting their standardization and cost savings. It then describes various container types including dry storage, flat rack, open top, tanks, refrigerated, car carriers, and their uses for certain cargo. Finally, it lists some major container suppliers in Ecuador.

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Types of Containers

This document discusses different types of shipping containers used for transporting cargo. It begins with a brief history of containers, noting their standardization and cost savings. It then describes various container types including dry storage, flat rack, open top, tanks, refrigerated, car carriers, and their uses for certain cargo. Finally, it lists some major container suppliers in Ecuador.

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TYPES

OF CONTAINERS

STUDENTS:
Grade: 10
- Mite Allan
- Ormaza Gabriela Logistics and Physical Distribution “C”
- Pérez Lady 5th Semester
- Sánchez Steveen Lecturer: Max Galarza
Containers.- Size.-
History of Containers
History of Containers

• The US military finally did what was


necessary to make the ISO shipping
container accepted by every
shipping line and every country of
the world.
Benefits:
• The cost of loading freight was
reduced by more than 90%
• The cost of products were reduced.
• In 1956, loose cargo cost $5.86 per
ton to load. Using an ISO shipping
container, the cost was reduced to
only 0.16 cents per ton.
Advantages of Containers
Drawbacks of Containers
TYPES OF CONTAINERS
IN ECUADOR
DRY STORAGE CONTAINER

• Used for shipping dry goods


that do not require
temperature control.
• They come in different
dimensions standardized by
ISO.
• Ideal for manufactured
products and some natural
resources
FLAT RACK CONTAINER

• Especially suitable for


heavy loads and cargo
that needs loading from
the top or sides.
• Manufactured from steel
and come in 20′ and 40′
sizes.
• Ideal for cargo difficult to
handle: heavy machinery,
large industrial parts and
construction materials.
OPEN TOP CONTAINER

• Do not have solid roofs.


They have removable bows
and a weatherproof
tarpaulin roof which can be
secured with ropes
• Open top containers are
ideal for bulky cargo such
as machinery, wood, etc.
TANKS

• Mostly used for


transportation of liquid
materials: toxic, corrosive,
highly combustible, and
oils, milk, beer, wine,
mineral water, chemicals
etc.

• Mostly made of strong steel


or other anti-corrosive
materials providing them
with long life and
protection to the materials.
REFRIGERATED ISO CONTAINERS

• Always have a carefully


controlled low temperature.
• Exclusively used for shipment
of perishable substances like
fruits and vegetables over
long distances.
CAR CARRIERS

• Units made especially


for shipment of cars
over long distances.
• The containers without
the risk of being
damaged or moving
from the spot.
CONTAINER’S
SUPPLIERS IN
ECUADOR
MAERSK

It has been the largest container


ship operator and supply vessel operator in
the world since 1996
HAPAG-LLOYDS

Hapag-Lloyd is a German transportation company


comprising a cargo container ship line
HAMBURG SUD

Hamburg Süd is one of the key carriers on the North-South


trade routes by ocean transportation. It is part of the Oetker
Group , a family-owned German conglomerate.
CCNI

Cargo container ship from Chile.


Recently sold to Hamburg Sud
TITAN CONTAINER

Cargo container ship from Spain.


References

• http://www.evansdist.com/blog/2013/09/types
-of-shipping-containers/
• http://www.marineinsight.com/sports-
luxury/equipment/16-types-of-container-units-
and-designs-for-shipping-cargo/
• http://www.isbu-
info.org/all_about_shipping_containers.html
• http://youtube.com/watch?v=Gn7IoT_WSRA

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