45’High-cube containers are similar in structure to 40’High-bube containers, Longer than 40’High-cube ,It is 1356mm long, It is restricted to pass inland in some countries because of height restrictions.
High-cube containers are similar in structure to standard dry-van containers,but taller,standard dry-van containers have a maximum height of 2591mm(8’6’’),while high-cube containers are 2966mm(9’6’’)tall,it is also called a jumbo container,High-cube containers are,for the most part,40’long,but are sometimes made 45’long However,it is restricted to pass inland in some countries because of height restrictions.
Latracks are mainly used to transpor heavy –lifts and overheight or overwidth cargoes,Flatracks consist of a floor structure with a high loading capacity composed of a steel frame and a softwood floor and two end walls,which may either be fixed or collapsible.The end walls are stable enough to allow cargo securing means to be attached and several flatracks to be stacked on top of one another,Flatracks are available in 20’ and 40’ sizes.
Open side containers are opened both or one side(s)owing to loading and discharging,it is general to levy extra charges when it is transported.
Open-top containers are used for all types of heavy weight cargo like machinery,steel products and plate glass,it has the following typical distinguishing structural features,The roof consists of removable bows and a removable tarpaulin,The door header may be swivelled out ,These two structural features greatly simplify the process of packing and unpacking the container.In particular,it is very easy to pack and unpack the container from above or through the doors by crane or crab when the roof is open and the door header is swivelled out.The walls of open-top containers are generally made of corrugated steel,The floor is made of wood.