LEARNING INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS
EPISODE 3

THE MOST USED
CONTAINERS
IN GLOBAL TRADE

Different cargo. Different needs. Different containers.

01
Dry Container

DRY CONTAINER (20ft / 40ft)

The most common container used for general cargo.

02
High Cube Container

HIGH CUBE CONTAINER (20ft / 40ft)

Taller than standard containers, ideal for light and bulky goods.

03
Reefer Container

REEFER CONTAINER

Temperature-controlled containers used for perishable and sensitive cargo like food, medicines, and flowers.

04
Open Top Container

OPEN TOP CONTAINER

No fixed roof. Used for tall or oversized cargo loaded from above.

05
Flat Rack Container

FLAT RACK CONTAINER

Open sides and top. Used for heavy, wide, or bulky machinery and equipment.

06
Tank Container

TANK CONTAINER

Designed for liquids, gases, and chemicals. Used for bulk liquid transportation.

Cargo Ship

QUICK GUIDE

CONTAINER BEST FOR
Dry Container General Cargo
High Cube Container Bulky Goods
Reefer Container Temperature Sensitive Cargo
Open Top Container Tall Cargo
Flat Rack Container Heavy Machinery & Equipment
Tank Container Liquids, Gases & Chemicals
Container Port Terminal

Not all cargo is the same.

That’s why not all containers are the same.