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Training Module on Types of Containers

A training module on container types equips logistics professionals with the knowledge needed to select the right container for a given shipment.

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A training module on container types equips logistics professionals with the knowledge needed to select the right container for a given shipment.

The two most common units in international trade are the 20-foot container (TEU) and the 40-foot container (FEU), each available as a standard general-purpose (GP) box or a high-cube variant with…

Specialist types include reefer containers for temperature-sensitive cargo, tank containers for liquids and bulk materials, open-top containers for over-height goods, and flat-rack containers for…

Last updated: 18 June 2026Published: 22 November 2025

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A training module on container types equips logistics professionals with the knowledge needed to select the right container for a given shipment. The two most common units in international trade are the 20-foot container (TEU) and the 40-foot container (FEU), each available as a standard general-purpose (GP) box or a high-cube variant with extra interior height. Specialist types include reefer containers for temperature-sensitive cargo, tank containers for liquids and bulk materials, open-top containers for over-height goods, and flat-rack containers for heavy or oversized freight. Training covers key technical specifications such as maximum payload, tare weight, and internal dimensions, as well as handling equipment compatibility and correct documentation of container selection in booking instructions.

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