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The History of Shipping Container

Containerization of ShippingLife Before Containers (Pre-1950s)The Birth of Containerization (1950s–1960s)01. Malcolm McLean – The Visionary (1950s)02. The First Container Ship – 195603. Standardization Begins...

Container Components

The Secrets of Shipping Container Doors

The Evolution of Shipping Container DoorsDesign of Container DoorsShipping Container Door Components / Container Door PartsWhat are the markings and decals at the shipping...

When and Why to Use an Open Top Container

01. What is an Open Top Container & Why They Are Important ?1.1 Overview of Common Cargo Types Carried02. What are the sizes, types,...

CONTAINER REPAIRS

PACKAGING & LOADING

How to Open and Close Shipping Container Doors

01. Shipping Container Door Structure Overview02. Things to Check Before Opening a Shipping Container Door2.1 Check the Shipping Container Seals2.2 Inspect the Exterior &...

Container Inspection

Shipping Container Homes

13 Steps to Building a Shipping Container House

Steps to Building a Shipping Container House, who is thinking about constructing a home out of shipping containers. Homes made from shipping containers are...

Shipping Container Homes

THE CONTAINER INDUSTRY

The History of Shipping Container

Containerization of ShippingLife Before Containers (Pre-1950s)The Birth of Containerization (1950s–1960s)01. Malcolm McLean – The Visionary (1950s)02. The First Container Ship – 195603. Standardization Begins...

How to Open and Close Shipping Container Doors

01. Shipping Container Door Structure Overview02. Things to Check Before Opening a Shipping Container Door2.1 Check the Shipping Container Seals2.2 Inspect the Exterior &...

17 Shipping Container Types You Should Know About

01. DRY CONTAINERS / GENERAL PURPOSE CONTAINERS02. REEFER CONTAINERS / REFRIGERATED CONTAINERS03. FLAT RACK CONTAINERS04. PLATFORM CONTAINERSPlatform Container vs Flat Rack Containers05. OPEN TOP...

When and Why to Use an Open Top Container

01. What is an Open Top Container & Why They Are Important ?1.1 Overview of Common Cargo Types Carried02. What are the sizes, types,...

A Non Operating Reefer Containers – NOR Containers

1.What is a Non Operating Reefer Container?2. What does NOR stand for?3. The Use of NOR Containers4. What is a Non Operating Reefer Container...

TRACK & TRACE

What is a Shipping Container Number ?Other Possible Places You Might See the Container NumberAlternative Names for Shipping Container NumbersISO 6346: The Standard Behind...

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