Anatomy of Containerisation
This chart in an excellent communication tool for all those involved in sea freight.
Content.
It is full of useful information on all aspects from the types of containers, pallets, vessel fixtures & fittings, spreaders, packing etc.
Surrounding the generic container terminal are the following:
Details of 44 types of containers
How containers are positioned on the vessel
Types of spreaders and their applications
How different pallets fit into containers
How different types of cargo is packed
Types of dunnage and their applications
Container handling equipment
How the different modes effect cargo
Road and rail handling
Container security
Container dimensions
Vessel fittings & fixings
Container checking
Container markings
Vessel loading & unloading
Common conversion factors
This chart measures approx 900mm x 1400mm