In the twentieth century, the first intermodal shipping containers revolutionised trade worldwide.
These massive steel boxes still transport the food we eat, the clothes we wear, and the shoes we walk in today. They are currently available in a variety of forms and sizes to suit various needs.
So, how do you choose the best container for your cargo? Let MGL take care of it.
Various types of shipping containers
Knowing which container is suitable for the products you’re shipping might be tricky. On the market nowadays, there are hundreds of different containers to choose from.
Here is a list of the different types of containers that Movers Global offers for your shipments.
- Standard containers, which are used for shipments of general cargo such as dry solid goods,
- High-cube containershave some added height and are perfect for small-route sea shipments.
- Hard-top containersare used for extra-heavy cargo and come with a convertible adjustment where they can be used as a standard or an open container.
- Flexi tank containersare compatible with non-hazardous liquid goods like cooking oil and water.
- Open-top containers, used for tall and heavy goods shipments, have an open roof that is usually covered by tarpaulin.
- Flat-rack containersare used to load cargo from the top as well as the sides because of the absence of long walls and roofs.
- Ventilated containersare suitable for moisture-sensitive shipments because they allow dry air to enter the container.
- Tank containersare one of the most used containers at MGL due to our speciality in shipping hazardous liquids, gases, and powders.
- Reefer containersare the containers used for temperature-sensitive shipments like medicine.
Containers are the most basic requirement for shipping, whether by air or by water. MGL provides you with the best option for your shipment container, delivering it on time and on budget.