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CONTAINER WORLDS ■
Containers dominate the scene in the Port of Hamburg. If freight such as consumer goods, high-grade vehicles and raw materials is to travel securely and undamaged, the boxes can hardly be ignored. Dimensions and design characteristics determine differences between the following container types:
STANDARD CONTAINERS
Standard containers are the most com- mon form. As a rule, these are 20 or 40 feet long – six or twelve metres – are fully closed and consist of corrugated, weather-resistant steel. At one end, at least, these have two doors. Some are fitted with extras, for example lashing for transport by forklift.
HIGH-CUBE CONTAINERS
High-cube containers are largely identical with standard containers, yet are 30 cms higher. The advantage is that they offer space for cargo up to 2.70 metres high. Aside from normal dimensions, some high-cube containers are 45 feet long.
HARD-TOP CONTAINERS
Their detachable metal roof enables hard-top containers to be loaded and unloaded from above. That speeds up loading. These are especially suitable for outsize or very heavy general cargo that can be transported with the roof open.
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