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What are the symbols for Container types?
Container shipping is a global transportation method. It is often used in international trade transactions, so there needs to be uniformity in symbols. Accordingly, container symbols are characters and parameters with the function of distinguishing into different types of containers.
Symbols of Container types and their meanings
Summary of container types and symbols NEED TO KNOW:
Container designation by size
According to size, container symbols are shown:
- Length: There are three standard lengths of containers: 20 feet (6.1m), 40 feet (12.2 m), 45 feet (13.7m);
- There are mainly two types of height: normal and tall. Containers are typically 8 feet 6 inches (8'6" high), tall ones are 9 feet 6 inches (9'6" tall);
- Exterior width (20'DC, 40'DC, 40'HC): 8 feet (2.438m).
Symbols distinguish different types of containers
- HC (High cube):
Specializes in packing goods of large sizes and volumes. This type is suitable for offices and container houses.
- DC – Dry containers:
DC stands for "Dry container", meaning dry container is the most basic type, abbreviated as 20'DC or 40'DC. This type is for packaging dry, heavy, small volume goods such as rice, flour, cement, iron, steel, etc.
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- RE (Reefer):
Containers are designed specifically for cold storage and refrigerated vehicles. Refrigerated containers are divided into two types: aluminum and iron. The inner layer of the container is made of stainless steel to withstand extreme cold temperatures.
- HR (Hi – cube reefer):
This type is also a refrigerated container but high to transport goods with a large capacity.
- FR (Flat rack):
It is a container with no walls, no roof, only a floor, specialized for transporting heavy goods. This type of container has walls at both front and back, which can be fixed, folded down or removable.
- OT (Open top):
It is an open-top container that can be packed and unloaded through the roof. Then the container roof will be covered with tarpaulin to protect from rain. This type specializes in carrying machinery and equipment.
- Seal container:
It is a container sealing lock, used to seal containers before shipment to ensure the goods inside are in sufficient quantity and limit quality impact.
In the symbols of container types, this type of lead clamp also includes a 6-digit serial number. Each container is sealed with a unique lead number and will be declared to customs through the symbols: P/L, B/L, C/O.
Symbols on basic container shells
Symbols on containers have many symbols, codes, etc. The identification system includes:
* Owner code.
* Equipment type identifier (equipment category identifier/product group code):
- U: Freight container;
- J: Detachable freight container-related equipment;
- Z: Trailer or chassis.
* Serial number/registration number: For example 001234, 002334.
* Check digit (check digit).
* Size code: Consists of 2 characters that are letters or numbers, in which the first character represents the container length, the second character is the container height.
* Type code: Consists of 2 characters, the first character is the container type such as: G - General R-Refrigerate; U – Open top. The second character is the main characteristic of the container.
Operational markings
Signs in exploitation include MANDATORY and OPTIONAL:
- Mandatory signs: Container load, electrical hazard warning; high container.
- Optional signs: Maximum net mass, country code.
Instructions on how to read the symbol code on the container
Proship guides how to read the most standard types of containers and symbols and codes:
Container identification system
The container identification system includes:
First 3 characters: Is the code of the container owner registered with the International Registry Office or registered directly with the Bureau of International Containers - BIC, the container owner is not necessarily a shipping company.
Last letter character : To classify container shells. The meaning of the last few characters is:
- U: cargo container;
- J: detachable equipment of cargo container;
- Z: tractor or trailer.
6 numeric characters: Is the container number managed by the container owner, set with the convention that it cannot overlap with other containers. If the number of containers does not have 6 digits, add 0s in front to make 6 numbers. For example: If the cont number is 1234, the full cont number is 001234.
Number printed and framed on the container: Is a check number for the purpose of checking the accuracy of the container number to avoid cases where the container number is duplicated.
Size code and classification
Size code: The first 2 characters can be numbers or letters:
- The first character represents the container length: number 2 corresponds to a 20-foot container, number 4 is 40 feet, and especially a 45-foot container will be denoted by the letter L;
- The second character represents the height of the container, convention: number 0 = 8 ft; 2 = 8.6ft, 5 = 9.6ft.
Style code: The last 2 characters include:
The first character indicates the common container type:
- G: to represent a general container, a regular container (General container);
- R: is the cold cont (Refrigerate cont);
- U: is the open top cont (Open top);
- T: is tank container;
- P: is the platform container.
The last numeric character in the 4-character sequence is understood as:
- Number 0: The container can open 1 end or 2 ends (can open 1 or 2 doors);
- Number 1: That container will have ventilation doors above;
- Letter P: Represents the type of container containing both of the above two types.
How to read the codes of symbols on containers including container identification system information, size and classification codes and exploitation symbols.
Mining symbols
Mining symbols include:
1. Information on the allowable packing capacity of the container
- MGW (Max Gross Weight): Is the maximum allowable total weight (total weight of the entire container including shell and all goods in it), measured in 2 units according to ISO 6346 standard: Kg and Lb ( 1kg will be almost 2.2 Lb);
- Tare: Is the weight of the container;
- Net: Is the total amount of material including goods, dunnage materials, lashing, etc. (Max = Tare + Net);
- Cu.Cap (Cubic Capacity): Is the total number of cubic meters in the container, calculated in units of cubic meters (m3) and cubic feet (ft3). Convert according to the formula: m3 = ft3/35,315.
2. CSC Table (Container Safety Convention)
This table includes:
- Customs sealing allows shipping containers and Safety Certification according to CSC convention,...;
- The CSC board is like a passport that allows containers to move everywhere across countries.
3. Container owner's logo or name.
4. Container quality inspection unit logo (not required).
5. Warning information on the container shell.
Above is a summary of information about the symbols of container types , including common container symbols and symbols on containers used in KBHQ,... Understanding the types of containers and symbols as shared by Proship will help businesses and shippers understand Know the meaning of the abbreviations shown on the container to support the import and export process.
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