Difference between revisions of "Container (shipping)"
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In some areas of the world, old containers are being considered for housing. | In some areas of the world, old containers are being considered for housing. | ||
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| + | * [[Just in time|Just in Time]] distribution systems]] | ||
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Revision as of 01:11, December 16, 2014
A container is a truck trailer body that can be detached from the chassis for loading into a vessel, a rail car or stacked in a container depot. Containers may be ventilated, insulated, refrigerated, flat rack, vehicle rack, open top, bulk liquid or equipped with interior devices. A container may be 20 feet, 40 feet, 45 feet, 48 feet or 53 feet in length, 8'0" or 8'6" in width, and 8'6" or 9'6" in height.[1]
In some areas of the world, old containers are being considered for housing.
See Also
- Infrastructure
- Just in Time distribution systems]]
- Systems of support