Different types of containers
There are more types of container than you might realize. Here are a few of the more common ones:
Side-loaders
These are the specialised type of containers that incorporate doors at the sides for the purpose of loading slightly awkward or unusual shaped items.
Reefers
Reefers are Refrigerated Containers. This type of containers usually has much less steel in their make. Generally their body contains more aluminium than fibreglass. But crucially, Reefers have a space at one end - for a refrigeration unit. They are akin to giant fridges or refrigerators. Reefers are not usually satisfactory as site storage boxes. They are less secure than sturdy steel containers.
There are also “Tanker” containers for carrying liquids.
When you decide to buy Side-loaders, Reefers or for that matter any other type of container what you will need to work out carefully the maintenance as well as fuelling arrangements.
High cube containers
These containers are easily recognisable by their warning flashes - black and yellow. These give significantly more space without costing as much.
