Classification and Uses of Specialized Containers

1: General Purpose Containers

Also known as dry cargo containers, these containers are primarily used for transporting various types of goods. They have a wide range of applications and are commonly referred to as general-purpose containers.

Common sizes include:

20-foot general-purpose container

40-foot general-purpose container

40-foot high cube general-purpose container

2: Bulk Containers

Also known as bulk cargo containers, these containers are designed to store bulk materials and granular goods, such as soybeans, rice, and various types of animal feed. They require specialized equipment for maintenance.

Common sizes include:

20-foot bulk cargo container

40-foot bulk cargo container

40-foot high cube bulk cargo container

3: Open Top Specialized Containers

Open top containers are mainly used for carrying heavy and fragile cargo such as steel, lumber, machinery, and glass panels.

Common sizes include:

20-foot hard open top specialized container

40-foot high cube open top specialized container

4: Animal Transport Specialized Containers

Designed for transporting live animals, these containers are used for shipping poultry (chickens, ducks, geese), livestock (cattle, horses, sheep, pigs), and other live animals.

Common sizes include:

20-foot animal transport specialized container

40-foot animal transport specialized container