- Standard containers with doors at one or both end(s) and doors on one or both sides.
In addition, the various types of standard container also differ in dimensions and weight, resulting in a wide range of standard containers. Standard containers are mainly used as 20' and 40' containers. Containers with smaller dimensions are very seldom used. Frame and bottom cross members are made of steel profiles, while three different materials are used for the walls: steel sheet, aluminum sheet and plywood with glass fiber-reinforced plastic coating (plywood + GRP). The cost advantages have led to the predominant use of steel for container walls.
Rules on the transport of cargo in containers:
- Not permitted to carry cargo in containers that go beyond the size of the container door.
- Not allowed to carry loads that exceed weight load capacity of the container.
- It is forbidden to carry toxic substances, substances that can stain the container, is not specially packaged, and substances having specific odors.
- Shipping is not allowed on the pallet, if one load space covers an area larger than the size of the pallet.
- Prohibited the transport of radioactive and similar dangerous goods without complying with safety procedures and precautions.
- Requirements to the necessary documents.
Moreover, in the transportation process of containers the principle of paperwork and labeling plays an important role. Requirements for the transport of goods in containers - it is not only the rules of transportation and preparation of required documents, and detailed instructions on how to secure the goods in the container and how to correctly position.
During the entire transportation it is necessary that the goods have been stationary placed in the container. This condition is particularly important, its compliance to avoid damage not only container, but also cargo. In one part of the container should be located no more than 60% by weight of the total cost. Loading the container must be made from the end wall to the door. A necessary and important