In the global transportation and logistics industry, the types and specifications of shipping containers (also known as cargo containers) directly impact cargo loading, storage, and transport efficiency. Proper identification of various container types is crucial to ensure safe and smooth operations. This article provides the most comprehensive reference guide to container type codes, offering clear understanding for selection and usage.
Containers are classified and identified based on factors including size, structure, and purpose. Below are the standard codes and their corresponding container types:
- 10GP : 10-foot general purpose container
- 10RT : 10-foot refrigerated container
- 12ST : 12-foot special container
- 20BK : 20-foot bulk container
- 20BO : 20-foot platform container
- 20FR : 20-foot flat rack container
- 20GP : 20-foot general purpose container
- 20HC : 20-foot high cube container
- 20HH : 20-foot half-height container
- 20HT : 20-foot hanging garment container
- 20HZ : 20-foot hazardous materials container
- 20OH : 20-foot overheight container
- 20OL : 20-foot overlength container
- 20OS : 20-foot open side container
- 20OT : 20-foot open top container
- 20OW : 20-foot overwidth container
- 20PC : 20-foot platform container
- 20RE : 20-foot empty refrigerated container
- 20RF : 20-foot refrigerated container
- 20RH : 20-foot high refrigerated container
- 20SP : 20-foot special purpose container
- 20TK : 20-foot tank container
- 20WH : 20-foot liquid container
- 22DO : 20-foot half-door container
- 40BK : 40-foot bulk container
- 40BO : 40-foot platform container
- 40FR : 40-foot flat rack container
- 40GP : 40-foot general purpose container
- 40HC : 40-foot high cube container
- 40HH : 40-foot half-height container
- 40HR : 40-foot high refrigerated container
- 40HT : 40-foot hanging garment container
- 40HZ : 40-foot hazardous materials container
- 40OH : 40-foot overheight container
- 40OL : 40-foot overlength container
- 40OS : 40-foot open side container
- 40OT : 40-foot open top container
- 40OW : 40-foot overwidth container
- 40PC : 40-foot platform container
- 40RE : 40-foot empty refrigerated container
- 40RF : 40-foot refrigerated container
- 40RH : 40-foot high refrigerated container
- 40SP : 40-foot special purpose container
- 40TK : 40-foot tank container
- 40WH : 40-foot liquid container
- 43DO : 40-foot half-door container
- 45BK : 45-foot bulk container
- 45BO : 45-foot platform container
- 45FR : 45-foot flat rack container
- 45GP : 45-foot general purpose container
- 45HC : 45-foot high cube container
- 45HH : 45-foot half-height container
- 45HZ : 45-foot hazardous materials container
- 45OH : 45-foot overheight container
- 45OL : 45-foot overlength container
- 45OS : 45-foot open side container
- 45OT : 45-foot open top container
- 45OW : 45-foot overwidth container
- 45PC : 45-foot platform container
- 45RF : 45-foot refrigerated container
- 45SP : 45-foot special purpose container
- 45TK : 45-foot tank container
- 45WH : 45-foot liquid container
- 53RF : 53-foot refrigerated container
Understanding container types and their corresponding codes enables more efficient cargo transportation and management, ensuring seamless logistics operations.
