Freight Containers

Freight containers are used in intermodal freight transport, and are key items used in a system known as containerization or containerisation. Freight containers also known as intermodal transport units are loaded and sealed intact onto railroad cars, ships, planes and trucks etc. The introduction of freight containers resulted in huge improvements in port handling efficiency, which had the effect of lowering freight charges, and lowering general costs which helps boost the flow of trade. Many manufactured products humans consume, will have spent some time in freight containers. The introduction of freight containers led to purpose built vessels, which started in Denmark in 1951. Freight containers have revolutionized cargo shipping, and today around 90% of non bulk cargo world wide is transported by freight containers stacked on ships. Freight containers are mostly constructed from steel, and have an opening usually at one end. Other types of freight containers may be made from wood for different storage and transport purposes.