{"id":726,"date":"2023-05-04T10:41:59","date_gmt":"2023-05-04T10:41:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/?p=726"},"modified":"2024-10-18T12:26:04","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T12:26:04","slug":"3-key-things-you-must-know-about-container-shipments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/3-key-things-you-must-know-about-container-shipments\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Key Things You Must Know About Container Shipments"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You are at the right place at the right time to learn about the way container shipments and the shipping process works. These strong and reusable metal boxes are the spine of global trade. Statistics also speak volumes about it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">More than 90% of world trade was carried-out through oceans in 2020. More than 1.85 billion metric tons of cargo were shipped worldwide. This is multiple times more than what it was in 1980.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These are metal boxes used to hold goods that need <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/freight-vs-transportation-the-key-differences\/\">transportation<\/a> <\/strong>through one of the following mediums:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Vessel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Truck<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Railways<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These metal boxes are usually easy to fill or empty. What is more important is the list of benefits businesses receive with it. Carriage of goods without intermediating reloading is one of those huge benefits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You are here to learn many more things about this <a href=\"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/4-steps-to-find-the-best-logistics-services-in-texas\/\"><strong>logistics<\/strong><\/a> concept. We know it well. Let us begin your learning journey below:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/3-key-things-you-must-know-about-container-shipments\/#Container_Shipments_Vs_Shipping_Containers\" >Container Shipments Vs Shipping Containers:\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/3-key-things-you-must-know-about-container-shipments\/#Its_Types\" >Its Types:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/3-key-things-you-must-know-about-container-shipments\/#FCL\" >FCL<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/3-key-things-you-must-know-about-container-shipments\/#LCL\" >LCL:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/3-key-things-you-must-know-about-container-shipments\/#Their_Types\" >Their Types:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/3-key-things-you-must-know-about-container-shipments\/#Take_a_look_at_the_types_first\" >Take a look at the types first:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/3-key-things-you-must-know-about-container-shipments\/#FAQs\" >FAQs:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/3-key-things-you-must-know-about-container-shipments\/#What_Is_The_Difference_Between_Shipping_Containers_And_Container_Shipments\" >What Is The Difference Between Shipping Containers And Container Shipments?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/3-key-things-you-must-know-about-container-shipments\/#What_Is_The_Full_Form_of_FCL_And_LCL\" >What Is The Full Form of FCL And LCL?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/3-key-things-you-must-know-about-container-shipments\/#How_Many_Types_of_Shipping_Boxes_Are_There\" >How Many Types of Shipping Boxes Are There?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/3-key-things-you-must-know-about-container-shipments\/#What_Are_The_Names_of_Shipping_Boxes_Types\" >What Are The Names of Shipping Boxes Types?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/3-key-things-you-must-know-about-container-shipments\/#How_Are_Goods_Transported_From_One_Place_To_Another\" >How Are Goods Transported From One Place To Another?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Container_Shipments_Vs_Shipping_Containers\"><\/span><b>Container Shipments Vs Shipping Containers:\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Don\u2019t mistake these two concepts to be the same. Both these concepts are related to each other. But there is a fine line difference between the two.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/top-5-things-to-consider-to-hire-freight-forwarders\/\"><strong>Freight containers<\/strong><\/a> include cargo being transported from one part of the world to another. This cargo is usually shipped using reusable and easy to fill metal boxes along with fixed routes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Containers reach their final destination only after trucks, trains, and ships transport them from the seaport.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Its_Types\"><\/span><b>Its Types:\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mentioned below are the two different types of it:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">FCL\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">LCL\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FCL\"><\/span><b>FCL<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">FCL stands for Full Container Load. Go for it if you need to ship a container full of goods. It proves to be affordable as compared to the LCL.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What is more important is the quality of product security it offers. Other cargo or shippers cannot cause any damage or contamination as only your items are put in containers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LCL\"><\/span><b>LCL:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">FCL stands for Less Than Full Container Load. businesses use it only for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/what-is-the-definition-of-dry-freight-shipping\/\">shipping<\/a> <\/strong>small quantities of goods from one place to another.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0We advise you to share the box space with other shippers or cargos to save money. It could be expensive per unit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">But it could be the best option for<\/span> shipping containers <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">as the quantity of products is lower as compared to the quantity in FCL.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Their_Types\"><\/span><b>Their Types:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These massive reusable metal boxes are of several types. Therefore, the size you need depends on the size and quantity of products you want to ship from one place to another.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Listed below are their types and sizes for your reference:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_a_look_at_the_types_first\"><\/span><b>Take a look at the types first:\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Listed below are their types for your reference:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Reefer <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-air-freight-and-sea-freight-services-lading-logisics\/\">Freight<\/a> <\/strong>Box.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Flat Rack Metal Box.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pallet-white Container.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Double Door Boxes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dry Freight Storage Boxes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Insulated And Thermal Boxes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Open top\/Hardtop Boxes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">High Cube Containers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Open Side Storage Boxes\/ Side Door Boxes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SECU Boxes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/7-differences-between-an-air-freight-forwarder-and-an-ocean-freight-forwarder\/\">Ocean Freight<\/a><\/strong> Containers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Reefer Tank <\/span>Shipping Containers<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Swap Body boxes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Half body boxes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Car Carrier Boxes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Intermediate Bulk Shift Containers.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Special Purpose Containers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Drums.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cargo Storage Roll Boxes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Refrigerated ISO Containers.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Not everything can be taught through a single post. Moreover, the overdose of anything is bad. We suggest you wait for our next post about it for this reason. You will learn many more things about this concept.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Do you need the best container shipments in the world? We are here to exceed your requirements and expectations on every front. Just tell us your budget and needs. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/\">Lading Logistics<\/a><\/strong> team will surely exceed your expectations and requirements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read, <a href=\"https:\/\/ladingcargo.com\/blog\/what-ocean-rail-road-air-shipments-are-doing-to-logistics\/\">What Ocean, Rail, Road &amp; Air Shipments Are Doing To Logistics?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_The_Difference_Between_Shipping_Containers_And_Container_Shipments\"><\/span><b>What Is The Difference Between Shipping Containers And Container Shipments?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Shipping container includes cargo that is being transported whereas container shipments are boxes that reach their final destination only after trucks, rails, and ships from the seaport.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_The_Full_Form_of_FCL_And_LCL\"><\/span><b>What Is The Full Form of FCL And LCL?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">FCL stands for Full Container Load. LCL stands for Less Than Full Container Load.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Types_of_Shipping_Boxes_Are_There\"><\/span><b>How Many Types of Shipping Boxes Are There?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are two types of shipping boxes. First, FCL (Full Container Load). Second, LCL (Less Than Full Container Load). Both have further subtypes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Names_of_Shipping_Boxes_Types\"><\/span><b>What Are The Names of Shipping Boxes Types?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The names of shipping boxes are Reefer Freight Box, Flat Rack Metal Box, Pallet-white Container, Double Door Boxes, Dry Freight Storage Box, Insulated And Thermal Box, Opentop\/Hardtop Box, High Cube Containers, Open Side Storage Box\/ Side Door Box, SECU Box, Ocean Freight Containers, Reefer Tank Shipping Containers, Swap Body box, Half body box, Car Carrier Box, Intermediate Bulk Shift Contain, Special Purpose Container, Drums, Cargo Storage Roll Box, Refrigerated ISO Container.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Are_Goods_Transported_From_One_Place_To_Another\"><\/span><b>How Are Goods Transported From One Place To Another?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Goods are transported from one place to another using multiple mediums. First, Vessels are used for this purpose. Trucks and railways are two more ways used to transport goods from one place to another. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You are at the right place at the right time to learn about the way container shipments and the shipping process works. 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