Why Are ISO Containers More Reliable?

Intermodal or ISO containers are standardised and reusable steel boxes that are used for efficient, secure, and safe storage or movement of products and materials in a global freight transport system. They have made trade faster and easier, and are now being used in construction. ISO containers are ‘intermodal’ to indicate that they can be moved from one mode of transport (like a truck, train, or ship) to another without the need to reload and unload their contents. There are millions of intermodal containers today and they are available in different types and sizes to suit various cargo requirements. These ISO containers are more reliable because they are standardised. They are approved for shipping and storage, and they are made with the best materials that ensure the safety and security of the stored goods. ISO containers are made of steel, which has been the standard for commercial shipping containers since the 1950s. Shipping containers are common targets for theft and break-ins, especially if they are used for storing or transporting valuable items. ISO containers are made of resilient steel and can be equipped with reliable locks like the straight shackle padlock, which is made of solid hardened steel frame, re-keyable cylinder, and a hardened steel shackle. An example of a good ISO container would be a 20-foot long shipping container that stands eight feet, six inches tall and eight feet wide. It is made of COR-TEN steel panels that are corrugated, which means there is no need for the container to be painted. But don’t be fooled by the rust-like exterior; this COR-TEN container is actually very hardy against the elements. A typical 20-foot ISO container has double doors and marine plywood floors. Some containers can have double doors on both ends. Some can even be opened from the top.