In general, containers are used to transport cargo. This equipment has corner castings, standardized identification, size and type differences, and is a component of the ship. The most common models are:
20’ DRY and 20’ HT (HIGH TESTED)
Used for less bulky and heavier cargo. The most common loads in these containers are beans, rice, sugar, stones, granites, etc.
40’ DRY and 40’ HC (HIGH CUBE)
Used for bulkier and less heavy cargo. The most common loads in these containers are cotton, wood, machinery, furniture, shoes, etc.
20’ and 40’ REEFER
Used for cargo that requires refrigeration, frozen or just cooled (temperature, ventilation, or humidity control) to preserve its physical integrity. The most common loads in these containers are meats, fruits, and juices.
20’ and 40’ OPEN TOP
Mostly used to facilitate the stuffing of goods from the top of the container, as its "roof" is a removable tarpaulin. The most common loads in these containers are machinery and large dimension parts.
ISOTANK
Consists of a cylindrical equipment made of stainless steel, coated with aluminum or fiberglass, with rock wool or glass insulation, and supported on a reinforced carbon steel structure, built according to international standards for transporting bulk liquids.
20’ and 40’ PLATFORM (OR MAFI):
This is a container without foldable sides and is indicated for transporting large dimension and extra weight cargo. The platform is mobile and can accompany the cargo during unloading. It is widely used in RO-RO (Roll on Roll off) type freighters, specialized in transporting cars and other vehicles. It also exists in 20 and 40-foot sizes.