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Each and every shipping container comes with an important purpose. A single container can accommodate such a vast amount of goods, and there are so many types of containers in the shipping industry that can be used for different purposes effectively.

Below are 8 common types and their usage of shipping containers.

  Dry Storage Containers
A dry storage container is common in the shipping market. These containers come in various dimensions like 20,40 and 45 feet. The purpose of this container is to transport dry goods. Dry storage of containers is also known as “ General Purpose Container”. Additionally, the dry storage container can also adapt liner bags or flexitanks for liquid bulk cargo.

  High Cube container
High cube containers are the same as standard containers, but their height is a little taller. High cube containers mostly carry high volume but lightweight cargo. This type of container can be used for overheight cargoes up to 2.70m of goods.

  Reefer container
Reefer shipping containers are used to transport temperature-controlled cargoes for perishable goods. This kind of container has the ability to maintain the cargo at the desired temperatures during transit.

  Double door container
A double door container is one of the modified versions of standardized containers. This type of container has double doors on both ends. The double door containers are also known as tunnel containers and tunnel trainers. This tunnel function actually makes the process of loading and unloading a lot easier.

  Open-top container
Open top containers have a convertible top cover which we can remove completely. These containers are mostly used for cargo which is over-height and cannot be easily packed via the door. These containers are available in 20ft and 40ft sizes.

  Flat rack container
Flat rack containers come with collapsible sides. The sides are easily folded so it can accommodate a wide variety of goods for shipping.

  Side door container
Open side containers have a door that we can completely open from the side of the container. An opening on both sides gives a good and much wider room for loading and unloading of materials.

  Tank container
The tank containers are widely used for the storage and transportation of bulk liquid transports like liquid, chemical, and food items.