Unit 1: Container Types

  • Unit 1: Container Types

    This unit provides an introduction to containers and focuses on the different types of container being used today in international trade.  You will look at examples of each container type in turn understanding how they are suited to different types of cargo.


    • Part A: General Purpose, Thermal & Platform

      Part B: Open Top, Dry Bulk & Tank
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    • Part A: General Purpose, Thermal & Platform
    • You will look at how to identify general purpose, reefer and platform containers and the types of cargo they carry.  Examples of special operational requirements are given for reefer containers and the use of over height frames for out-of-gauge cargo.


    • Container Types: Part A SCORM package

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    • Part B: Open Top, Dry Bulk & Tank

    • Open top containers and specialised dry bulk and tank containers designed for transporting dry and liquid bulk cargoes are examined.  Case studies illustrate the use of gravity and pneumatic cargo loading and unloading methods.

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    • As you apply the key terms, concepts and issues covered in this unit make use of the workbook to check definitions, methods and logic.  All terms in the tutorial were included in the audio, text or definitions sections.

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    • Unit Resources

    • Key Terms: above (on) deck, below (under) deck, breakbulk cargo, bundle, cold (reefer) supply chain, corner casting (fitting), double stacked train, dry bulk, end-of-life, flatrack, genset, gypsum, lashing, loading hatch, non-pressurised container, out-of-gauge (OOG), over height frame, payload, platform, pneumatic (un)loading, pressurised containers, reefer plugs, segregation, sheeted, spreader, tarp, tarpaulin, tonne bags.