What is a ‘Shipping Container’?
A: A Shipping Container is a standard-sized rectangular box used to transport freight by ship, rail, and highway. International shipping containers are 20 or 40 feet long, conform to International Standards Organization (ISO) standards, and are designed to fit in a container chassis towed by a trailer. The ones you might see on our highways are Domestic containers, which are up to 53 feet long, are made of lighter construction, and are designed for rail and highway use only.
