Types of containers

The main types of containers, as defined by the ISO Standards Handbook on Freight Containers, are: 1. general purpose containers; 2. specific purpose containers: - closed ventilated container; - open top container; - open-sided platform-based container; - open-sided platform-based container with complete superstructure; - open-sided platform-based container with incomplete superstructure and fixed ends; - open-sided platform-based container with incomplete superstructure and folding ends; - platform (container); 3. specific cargo containers: - thermal container; - insulated container; - refrigerated container (expendable refrigerant); - mechanically refrigerated container; - heated container; - refrigerated and heated container; - tank container; - dry bulk container; - named cargo container (automobile, livestock, etc.); - air mode container.