Means of Conveyance and Mode of Transport
Modes of Transport is a term used to distinguish substantially different ways to perform transport.
The most frequently used modes of transport in international trade...
What are the Differences Between 40′ Standard Dry Containers and 40′ High-Cube Dry Containers?
Dry containers, also known as general purpose containers, are by far the most common type of containers used in international sea transportation.
Almost every consumer...
How Many Pallets Fit in a 20′ Reefer Container?
Containers are the main Cargo Transport Units (CTU) in international transportation. They are used to carry Unit Loads (ULD) safely and securely.
The most widely...
What are the Differences Between a Container Number and a Seal Number?
A container number, also known as container identification number, is a reference number assigned to a freight container for legal and commercial purposes.
Container seal...
Freight Containers: Classification, Sizes and Dimensions
History of Freight Containers:
Standardization is one of the key elements of our modern civilization. By standardization we increase productivity, decrease costs and improve quality...
Full Container Load (FCL) and Less than Container Load (LCL): Explanations with Examples
Containers are the main Cargo Transport Units (CTU) in international transportation.
It is possible to load almost every type of manufacturing merchandise via containers from...
Letter of Credit Condition: LCL/LCL Shipment Prohibited
LCL is an abbreviation that is used mostly in international shipping. Its long form is Less than Container Load (LCL).
In an LCL shipment, a...
Container Markings: How to Read Numbers, Symbols and Warning Plates on any Freight Container?
Containers are the main Cargo Transport Units (CTU) in international transportation. They increase efficiency and decrease costs in all stages of the transportation.
Containers used...
Container Loading Plans for Palletized Goods
There are two transportation equipment that play a key role in standardization of international logistics: Containers and Pallets.
Containers are the main Cargo Transport Units (CTU) in international...
Pallet Wide Containers: 20′, 40′ and 45′ Pallet Wide Dry Containers
Understanding Cargo Transport Units (CTU) and Unit Loads (ULD)
On my previous post I have explained the importance of freight containers in logistics.
Containers are the...
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