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

	Lunghezza	Larghezza	Altezza	Apertura porte	Altezza porte	Volume m³	Tara	Massimo carico
20′ Standard	5,900 m.	2,350 m.	2,393 m.	2,342 m.	2,280 m.	33.20 m³	2.230 Kgs	21.770 Kgs
40′ Standard	12,036 m.	2,350 m.	2,392 m.	2,340 m.	2,280 m.	67.70 m³	3.700 Kgs	26.780 Kgs
20′ Upgraded	5,900 m.	2,311 m.	2,390 m.	2,286 m.	2,280 m.	32.63 m³	2.230 Kgs	28.180 Kgs
40′ High Cube	12,036 m.	2,350 m.	2,697 m.	2,338 m.	2,585 m.	76.30 m³	3.9700 Kgs	26.510 Kgs

 

REEFER CONTAINERS

	Lunghezza	Larghezza	Altezza	Apertura porte	Altezza porte	Volume m³	Tara	Massimo carico
20′ Reefer	5,425 m.	2,275 m.	2,260 m.	2,258 m.	2,216 m.	28.30 m³	3.200 Kgs	20.800 Kgs
40′ Reefer	11,493 m.	2,270 m.	2,197 m.	2,282 m.	2,155 m.	57.80 m³	4.900 Kgs	26.780 Kgs
40′ Reefer HC	11,557 m.	2,294 m.	2,500 m.	2,294 m.	2,440 m.	66.60 m³	4.500 Kgs	25.980 Kgs

 

SPECIAL CONTAINERS

	Lunghezza	Larghezza	Altezza	Apertura porte	Altezza porte	Volume m³	Tara	Massimo carico
20′ Open Top	5,894 m.	2,311 m.	2,354 m.	2,286 m.	2,184 m.	33.23 m³	2.400 Kgs	21.600 Kgs
40′ Open Top	12,028 m.	2,350 m.	2,345 m.	2,341 m.	2,274 m.	66.50 m³	3.850 Kgs	26.630 Kgs
20′ Flat Rack	5,610 m.	2,228 m.	2,223 m.	–	–	–	2.530 Kgs	27.722 Kgs
40′ Flat Rack	12,060 m.	2,228 m.	2,223 m.	–	–	–	5.479 Kgs	38.918 Kgs
20′ Collapsible	5,630 m.	2,228 m.	2,223 m.	–	–	–	2.749 Kgs	27.722 Kgs
40′ Collapsible	12,060 m.	2,228 m.	2,223 m.	–	–	–	5.800 Kgs	38.918 Kgs
20′ Piattaforma	6,070 m.	2,430 m.	2,230 m.	–	–	–	2.749 Kgs	23.993 Kgs
40′ Piattaforma	12,190 m.	2,430 m.	1,950 m.	–	–	–	5.798 Kgs	30.117 Kgs