The dimensions of a container are specified in feet; Containers have sizes of 10, 20, 30 and 40 feet, the most common of which are 20 feet and 40 feet containers. Regardless of the dimensions, containers are divided into several categories in terms of use:
1 - Normal ContainerThe most widely used and common containers are 20 and 40 feet.
2 - Refrigerated Container (Reefer Container)These types of containers are used to transport frozen food and cargoes that have the possibility of spoiling. Refrigerated containers have a fixed and movable cooling system with a double-walled skeleton, which, in order to prevent the cargo from spoiling by using gases or cooling liquid, keeps the temperature inside the container below zero (for frozen cargo such as fish, shrimp, chicken feet) and sometimes they keep it at a certain temperature even above zero (such as fruits and medicine). By providing the most specialized services for 20-foot and 40-foot refrigerated containers to customers, and also with the best competitive freight rates along with reliable service for goods owners
Makran company has provided the possibility of developing the transportation of sensitive refrigerated cargo and made a significant contribution to facilitating the import and export process.
Frozen food transportIncluding all kinds of aquatics (fish and shrimp, crabs), poultry (chicken legs, chicken paw) and livestock products.
Fresh food and medicine transportIncluding all kinds of fruits and vegetables (apple, kiwi, pomegranate, banana, citrus, onion, garlic,...) chocolate, all kinds of nuts (pistachios, raisins, dates)
3 - Open Side ContainerOn the side of the container, there is a door or several large opening doors, which makes loading easier.
4 - Open Top ContainerAs its name shows, this type of container is without a roof and is used to transport dry goods such as sand, grains and beans. Canvas fabrics are used to cover the roof of the container.
5 - Insulate ContainerThe construction of these types of containers is made of insulating materials to prevent the conversion of cold into heat or the entry of heat. It is used to carry medicine and frozen meat, etc.
6 - Ventilated ContainerThis type of container is used to transport cargoes that need proper ventilation to avoid spoilage. The goods transported with these containers are coffee and beans.
7 - Heated ContainerThis container has insulation in the walls and ceiling as well as a heating motor.
8 - Tank ContainerThis type of container whose body is single-walled or double-walled is used to transport normal, dangerous liquids and gases. In terms of value, it is placed in the group of very expensive containers, and their protection is very important because of the risks that can affect the special goods inside.
9. Flatrack ContainerFolding containers have very little usage and due to the folding of these containers, they occupy little space.
10 - Platform ContainerIn this type of container, the goods are loaded in its lower level and after being restrained, it is ready to be transported. It is used for transporting heavy items such as machinery, iron and steel.