Dry Van - A Standard Container Type |LOTUS Containers
Dry Van, also known as the standard container is the most versatile of all types of the cargo container and is used for the transportation of large quantities of goods. Oversized cargoes like machinery, automobiles, tractors, heavy instruments can be easily transported on this. Their strength, durability, rigid construction and compelling structure make it a preferred mode of transportation and widely trusted freight transportation. Unlike other shipping containers, the dry van is not just a container instead with every dry van a trailer is attached and which is further attached to a semi-truck. Therefore, it can be transported easily and conveniently over the roads on the high ways. It opens at the rear and has two leaf doors that allow easy accessibility to loading and unloading of goods. Because of its capacity to carry most of the goods, it is often referred to as a general-purpose container. Dry Cargo container, Standard container, and box are some of the common terms used for them. How it got its name? The name dry van is coined asserting the fact that they can keep cargoes dry as well as protected from external climate, debris, and accidents and spilling. Types of Dry Van Containers
20’ Dry Van Internal dimension- 19’4x 7’8x 7’10 External dimension- 19’10x8x8’6 Door opening- 7’8x7’5 Tare weight- 4960 pd Max gross weight- 67200 pd 40’ Dry Van Internal Dimension- 39’5x 7’8x 7’10 External Dimension- 40x 8x 8’6 Door Opening- 7’8 x 7’5 Tare weight- 8330pd Gross weight- 67200 pound 40’ High Cube Internal dimension- 39’5x7’8x8’10 External Dimension- 40x8x9’6 Door opening- 7’8x8’5 Tare weight- 8860 pd Gross weight- 67200 pd 45’ High Cube Internal Dimension- 44’5x7’11x8’10 External Dimension- 45x8x9’6 Door opening- 7’8x8’5 Tare weight-10626 Gross weight- 67064 What are they used for? These trailers are best suited for international freight forwarding to cover short as well as long distances by road. These are very versatile and thus known to hold a range of products- from automobiles, construction materials to non-perishable beverages. They are also used for the shipment of raw materials and small tools and machinery for the factories and construction sites. Besides, they also serve their application for relocating household goods like furniture, electronics, etc.