Intermodal Shipping Container
The container is the loading unit used for intermodal freight transport. With the international agreements that took place in the 1970s, standardization of container dimensions, dimensions and volumes was carried out, and the spread of the ISO – International Organization for Standardization Container for air, sea and land transport. The use of the standard container in international transport has allowed the volume of goods transported, the reduction of damage to goods and the improvement of logistic operations in terms of speeds of embarkation and disembarkation throughout the world. The agreements have decided that each type of container has:
• standard dimensions;
• homogeneous attacks to improve handling in wharfs, docks and warehouses around the world;
• A unique number: 4 letters (the first three identify the proprietary company), 6 numbers and a final number called check-digit, obtained from a 4-letter and 6-digit calculation algorithm. At present, many types of containers can be used to meet all transport needs: Container Box, Container High Cube, Flat-Rack Container, Open Top Container, Reefer Temperature Container (Reefer).
There are also special containers subject to availability by the shipping carrier such as Tank Containers and 45’ft Containers. Standard ISO containers can also be used to transport liquids, thanks to the installation inside the container of a flexible tank called Flexitank. The Sped Sticks can propose the most suitable solution to customer needs, considering the destinations served by the major carriers, the type of goods to be transported, optimizing shipping times and costs.
Indications for correct load
Indications for the correct loading of a Container Maritime
The Stitch Sped s.r.l. informs all customers that:
• the dimensions and characteristics indicated below are to be considered as only and indivisible;
• Each Maritime Company may have equipment with slightly different dimensions;
• It is mandatory to load the maximum permissible weight indicated on the container doors and in any case comply with the restrictions imposed by the country of import;
• Sticco Sped s.r.l. srl has no responsibility for the lack of correspondence between what is indicated and the actual dimensions / characteristics of the ordered equipment;
• It is necessary to consider the loss of space due to the size of the packaging;
• The String Sped s.r.l. Ltd., in accordance with the C-TPAT program and U.S.A. traffic services services, has established the procedures for inspection of used containers, which must be communicated to the loader;
• It is necessary to inspect the container before loading to check for no damage;
• the load must be equally distributed and properly secured inside the container;
• the equipment used for loading does not damage the container. Example: Do not use heavy trucks to container the goods, they could damage the wooden flooring of the container;
• it is necessary to check that your goods are properly packed to avoid moisture and salt damage during shipping;
• the container is obliged to seal the container personally;
• Loading operations must take place within the time allowed by the current transport rules;
• In the case of frozen, liquid and hazardous transport, it is necessary to follow the instructions given by our staff
DIMENSIONS AND CONTAINER MEASURES
STANDARD CONTAINERS
20′ Standard | ||||||||
40′ Standard | ||||||||
20′ Upgraded | ||||||||
40′ High Cube |
REEFER CONTAINERS
20′ Reefer | ||||||||
40′ Reefer | ||||||||
40′ Reefer HC |
SPECIAL CONTAINERS
20′ Open Top | ||||||||
40′ Open Top | ||||||||
20′ Flat Rack | ||||||||
40′ Flat Rack | ||||||||
20′ Collapsible | ||||||||
40′ Collapsible | ||||||||
20′ Piattaforma | ||||||||
40′ Piattaforma |