Container loading photos taken before closing the doors protect shipments — providing evidence for damage claims, defending against short-count disputes, improving loading quality, and building buyer trust. Learn the complete 4-step loading photo SOP.
Read ArticleShipping containers are manufactured in 8 steps: Corten steel selection, corrugating, welding, shot blasting and painting, timber flooring, door and seal installation, CSC plate riveting, and quality testing. 96% of containers are made in China.
Read ArticleOver 96% of the world’s containers are made in China. CIMC holds ~50% market share, DFIC ~20%, and CXIC ~10-15%. Learn why China dominates container manufacturing and what happened during the 2021 record production year.
Read ArticleAbout 50% of all containers are owned by leasing companies, not shipping lines. Learn how container leasing works, the major lessors (Triton, Textainer, Seaco), the 3 lease types (Master, Long-Term, One-Way), and whether it is a profitable business.
Read ArticleShipping container dimensions are standardized to ISO specifications. Learn why containers are 20ft and 40ft, the difference between standard height and high cube, what TEU and FEU mean, and the critical internal vs external dimensions trap.
Read ArticleChoosing the right shipping container comes down to 4 questions: what are you shipping, heavy or bulky cargo, how will it be loaded, and are you within road weight limits. Use this simple guide and cheat sheet to pick the perfect box every time.
Read ArticleContainer stowage on a vessel follows 5 principles: heavy cargo goes low, port rotation determines loading sequence, the Bay-Row-Tier coordinate system locates every container, special cargo gets priority placement, and MACS3 software calculates stability in real time.
Read ArticleA shipping container has a 4-phase lifecycle: active duty (0-12 years), second-hand WWT service, repurposing as architecture (cargotecture), and final scrapping for steel recycling. Learn what happens to containers after their ocean-going days end.
Read ArticleShipping container safety standards are maintained through CSC plate certification, ISO manufacturing standards, periodic inspections, VGM weight verification, and IMO regulatory oversight. Learn the full system.
Read ArticleThe main types of shipping container include standard dry, refrigerated, high cube, open top, flat rack, and tank containers. Learn which container type is right for your freight.
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