anelynlovera - International Transportation Containers

	Container Classification	Characteristic	Type of cargo
1	Closed ventilated	Natural or mechanical ventilation	Seeds that can’t stand moisture.
2	Open top	No rigid roof Removable cover	Machinery Sheet glass Heavy bulky Long objects
3	Platform ( flat rack)	Provide means of supporting, handling and security.	Machinery Lumber Heavy objects Large objects
4	Reefer Container	Limits the range of temperature loss or gain	Perishable goods
5	Mechanically refrigerated container	Refrigeration appliance Mechanical compressor Unit	Perishable goods
6	Refrigerated container	Doesn’t require external power supply or fuel supply	Goods that need refrigeration
7	Tank container		Carriage of bulk gases Chemicals
8	Dry bulk container	Does not require packaging	Dry chemicals Grains
9	Named cargo types	Various types of containers	Cars Livestock Poultry, Cattle