Application of Containers in Air Cargo Transportation

All international transportation is based on two things. This is the use of different transport and the use of cargo tankers. The latter can be divided into two main categories, depending on their purpose. These are general purpose containers and models with a special design.

Universal .
This group includes any containers not used for transportation of special cargoes. They can include liquids, gases and substances that require constant maintenance of a certain temperature. Usually, these models look like a tightly closed box made of steel. It has a rigid roof and walls that can withstand heavy loads. This design protects the transported cargo from dust and moisture.

Universal models usually have a door, which allows full access to the interior space of the structure. These containers come in small, medium and large-tonnage sizes. In modal freight (the use of multiple modes of transport), most often use designs with a gross weight of 2.5-10 tons. Usually any company which is professionally engaged in cargo transportation has its own fleet of universal containers.

Special purpose devices
In this category any container for fuel, for transportation of perishable goods, loose and heterogeneous cargoes belongs. Also a special purpose model is called a design with an open platform. Containers of the above types come in 20-foot and 40-foot sizes.

In specialized models either dangerous cargoes or goods which are very sensitive to environmental changes are transported. Such containers can be classified based on material and production technology.

There is a separate category of specialized tankers – it is a model with insulated walls. They limit the heat exchange between the external atmosphere and the cargo that is inside.

Often used in cargo transportation, tankers are usually made by large European companies. That is why many beginning transport companies use such service as tank-container leasing. Such opportunity helps to offer customers a wide range of cargo transportation services even at the initial stages of their business development without spending money for full purchase of the equipment. And over time leased equipment is fully at their disposal.