Standard 20 foot container belongs to the type of dry cargo containers, and it is suitable for shipment of large-capacity cargo and low-volume goods. 20 foot containers differ in carrying capacity. Technology of container production is developing, so modern containers are adapted for transportation and storage of cargoes of higher tonnage than those 10 years ago. Some containers are suitable for transportation of cargo up to 24 tons, including the weight of the container itself, other containers can be loaded with the weight up to 30 tons. This upper limit is determined by the norms which are accepted in shipping by railway, by truck and by sea. Greater weight leads to the danger of accident during carriage, so it isn't worth risking. Containers of large capacity are marked with HPL.
Sea-service container of 20 feet has a length of about 6 meters, so another name for it is 6 meter dry container. Historically, 20 foot container was measure capacity for freight shipment. That’s why it is called universal. Any transport mechanism, car or trailer, is originally adapted for 20 foot containers, and other improvements are made later. There are also container cars, which are transformed under one or two 20 foot containers. Technical changing is also taking place in the crane mechanisms development. Cranes can lift more cargo, and containers can be put in 5-storey lines. Special steel, which modern containers are made of, can stand large vertical weight. The cargo itself should be placed in the container according to the rules and standards of freight transportation to avoid damages of container inside.
There is a difference to buy a container of 20 feet for cargo shipments or for warehousing. The recommendation to the buyer/owner of the container is try and not to damage the floor and the walls of the container; in that case it will be used long and will not lose its value for next sale.
New and used containers of 20 feet may not be very different in price due to various factors. The cost of containers can be found on our website. You can find it online or by means of request form in any city. The color scheme of 20 foot containers is various. According to the customer requirements we can put a logo on a container, conduct its revision, update used container with elements and the entire structure. Containers have also replaceable parts to restore options of cargo or storage container. Besides, many built-up constructions, residential and non-residential premises, are made according to 20 foot container dimensions. These constructions can be collected as a meccano to build multi-storey forms of various combinations for any purpose.
