What is Containerization, its dimensions and type ?

Benefit :  

• Reduced handling cost .
• Reduced ” In Port ” time .
• Reduced damage and pilferage .

Materials used for the construction of containers depends on the nature of the cargo to be carried and the way they are handled.

• Steel
• Aluminium
• fibreglass
• Reinforced plastic

Dimensions of container:]

• 10′ x 8′ x 8′ –  10T  } Suitable       
• 20′ x 8′ x 8′   –  20T  }    For
• 30′ x 8′ x 8′   –  30T  }  6 High      
• 40′ x 8′ x 8′   –  40T  }  Stacking  
• 5′ 0″ x 8′ x 8′ –  5T*     
• 6′ 8″ x 8′ x 8′ –  7T*     

Here ( *)  mark indicates Suitable for 3 high stacking.