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1. Foreign trade container types Dry containers are the most commonly used container types for transporting general goods.
. Sizes include 20 feet (20GP) and 40 feet (40GP). The dimensions of a 20GP container are approximately 5.898m x 2.352m x 2.385m, with a volume of approximately 33.1 cubic meters. The internal dimensions of 40GP are approximately 12.032m x 2.352m x 2.385m, with a volume of approximately 67.5 cubic meters. Reefer Container is designed for transporting goods that require maintaining a specific temperature, such as food, medicine, etc. Equipped with refrigeration and temperature control system, the temperature range can be from -30 ℃ to 30 ℃. Suitable for transporting fresh agricultural products, frozen meat, seafood, etc. Open Top Container does not have a fixed top and is suitable for loading goods that are too high or difficult to handle, such as machinery, steel, etc. During transportation, waterproof oilcloth is usually used to cover the goods. Flat Rack Container has no top or side walls, only partitions at both ends. Suitable for loading heavy and large cargo, such as machinery and trucks. Platform Container is a container specifically designed for transporting oversized goods, with a strong chassis. Multiple platform containers can be used simultaneously to load large cargo. Ventilated containers are equipped with ventilation holes, suitable for transporting goods that require breathing, such as fruits and vegetables. Can be used as a grocery container if the ventilation opening is closed. Tank Container is a cylindrical container used for transporting liquid goods such as alcohol, oil, liquid food, chemicals, etc. A High Cube Container is about one foot taller than a standard container, providing more loading space. The internal dimensions of the 40HC are approximately 12.032m x 2.352m x 2.69m, with a volume of approximately 76.2 cubic meters.2. Common Container Sizes, Capacity, Weight Specifications, and Weight Limits: 20 Foot Container (20GP) External Dimensions: 5.89 meters x 2.35 meters x 2.39 meters Internal Volume: 5.69 meters x 2.15 meters x 2.19 meters General Distribution Gross Weight Restrictions: Approximately 21 tons Capacity: Approximately 28 cubic meters 40 foot Container (40GP) External Dimensions: 12.09 meters x 2.35 meters x 2.39 meters Internal Volume: 11.89 meters x 2.15 meters x 2.19 meters General Distribution Gross Weight Restrictions: 24.5 tons Capacity: Approximately 58 cubic meters 40 feet Elevated Container (40HC) External Dimensions: 12.09 meters x 2.35 meters x 2.69 meters Internal Volume: 11.89 meters x 2.15 meters x 2.49 meters Gross weight limit for cargo allocation: 22 tons Capacity for cargo volume: approximately 68 cubic meters 45 feet high container (45HC) Internal volume: 13.58 meters x 2.34 meters x 2.70 meters Gross weight limit for cargo allocation: 29 tons Capacity for cargo volume: 86 cubic meters
3、 Before loading the container, prepare a loading plan (CLP container load plan) that takes into account the volume, weight, and properties of the goods, whether pallets are used, whether there are special requirements, and the loading method for mixed cargo to ensure the smoot