In this blog post, we've rounded up some of the most interesting and exciting facts about containers. Hope you like it!
1. Only about half of the containers are owned by shipping lines. The rest are leased, usually for 1 to 10 years.
2.Once an ISO tank has been labelled for food, it cannot be used for other types of goods. The same goes for ISO tanks marked as chemicals. This is to prevent contamination risks.
3.Once an ISO tank is marked as a chemical, the type of chemical it can transport next depends on the three chemicals it has previously transported.
4. Maersk is the only shipping company with GPS on reefer containers. All 270,000.
5. Reefer containers don't generate cold air, they just keep the temperature! They cannot return to their original temperature.
6. About 97% of the containers are made in China. This is due to lower labor costs. Also, it is easier to produce containers close to where most products in the world are produced.
7. With proper maintenance, a container can last about 30 years - maybe more! 40ft containers tend to last longer than 20ft containers. This is because, unlike 20-foot containers, they are usually not packed within their weight limit.
