Glossary

• Cargo Container Cargo container is a large, reusable shipping vessel designed for transporting goods and materials across various modes of transport, including ships, trains, and trucks. Due to their(...) Read More
• CSC Plate Container CSC Plate Container refers to a shipping container that complies with the safety standards outlined in the International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC). The CSC plate is a metal plate(...) Read More
• Flat Rack ContainerFlat Rack Container is a shipping container designed specifically for oversized or heavy cargo that cannot fit into a standard container due to size or shape. It features a flatbed with no roof(...) Read More
• Insulated Container Insulated container is a specialized storage unit designed to maintain the temperature of its contents by preventing heat transfer between the inside and the external environment. These(...) Read More
• Office Container Office containers are modular, portable units designed to serve as temporary or permanent office spaces. Made primarily from repurposed shipping containers or purpose-built steel structures,(...) Read More
• 10 Foot Cargo Door Container 10-foot cargo door container is a compact storage unit designed for efficient storage and transportation of goods. These containers feature durable, weather-resistant steel construction and(...) Read More
• 10 Foot Office Container 10 Foot Office Container is a compact and portable modular unit designed to serve as a functional office space in a variety of environments. These containers are typically constructed from(...) Read More
• 10 Foot Roll Up Container 10-foot roll-up container is a compact and versatile storage solution featuring a roll-up door for easy access. These containers are commonly used for residential, commercial, and industrial(...) Read More
• 10 Foot Shipping Container 10 foot shipping container is a compact and versatile storage unit ideal for small-scale storage, transportation, and personal or business use. These containers are a smaller version of the(...) Read More
• 20 Foot Shipping Container 20-foot shipping container, also known as a 20-foot ISO container, is a standardized shipping and storage unit widely used in international trade and logistics. It is designed to facilitate(...) Read More
• 40 Foot Shipping Container 40 foot shipping container is one of the most commonly used and versatile types of intermodal freight containers designed for the efficient transport and storage of goods across various(...) Read More
• Bulk ContainerBulk container is a large, durable storage unit designed to transport and store loose materials, liquids, or dry goods in large quantities. Commonly used in agriculture, manufacturing,(...) Read More
• Cargo Box Shipping ContainerCargo Box Shipping Container is a large, standardized container used for the transportation of goods across different modes of transport, including ships, trains, and trucks. These containers(...) Read More
• Conex ContainerConex container, short for "Container Express," refers to a standardized steel container developed during the Korean War to transport and store supplies efficiently. These containers(...) Read More
• Container Yard Container Yard is a designated area within a port, terminal, or inland facility where shipping containers are stored temporarily before being loaded onto or after being unloaded from cargo(...) Read More
• Custom ContainerCustom Container is a modified shipping container that has been tailored to meet specific customer requirements beyond the standard design. At Aztec Container, these containers are engineered to(...) Read More
• Double Door Container Double Door Container, also known as a tunnel container, is a type of shipping container designed with doors on both ends. This unique feature allows for easier and more efficient loading(...) Read More
• Dry ContainerDry Container, also known as a general-purpose container, is the most common type of intermodal freight container used for the transportation of non-perishable goods. These containers are(...) Read More
• High Cube Container High Cube Container is a specialized shipping container that offers extra height compared to standard containers, typically measuring 9 feet 6 inches tall. This additional space makes them(...) Read More
• HVAC Container HVAC Container is a customized shipping container that is modified to include Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems. These containers are engineered to maintain specific(...) Read More
• ISO ContainerISO container refers to a standardized shipping container designed and built according to the specifications set by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). These containers are(...) Read More
• Mobile Office Container Mobile Office Container is a modified shipping container specifically designed to serve as a portable workspace. Built from high-quality steel, these units provide a secure,(...) Read More
• Modified ContainerModified containers are standard shipping containers that have been customized or altered from their original structure to serve a specific function beyond traditional cargo transport or(...) Read More
• One-Trip ContainerOne-Trip Container refers to a shipping container that has been used only once to transport cargo, typically from the manufacturing site (often overseas) to its destination country. These(...) Read More
• Open-Top Container    Open-Top Container is a specialized type of shipping container designed for cargo that is too large or awkwardly shaped to fit into standard containers. These containers are ideal for(...) Read More
• Portable Storage ContainersPortable storage containers are large, secure, and movable units designed to store and transport goods, equipment, or personal belongings. These containers are typically constructed from durable(...) Read More
• Refrigerated Container Refrigerated Container, often referred to as a "Reefer," is a type of intermodal shipping container specifically designed to transport temperature-sensitive cargo. These containers are(...) Read More
• Roll-Off Container  Roll-Off Container is a large, rectangular, open-top container designed for the easy collection and transportation of waste, construction debris, or recyclable materials. It is named for(...) Read More
• Side Opening Container Side-opening container is a specialized type of shipping container designed with doors or panels on one or both of their longer sides, in addition to the standard end doors. This design(...) Read More
• Tank ContainerTank Container, also known as an ISO tank, is a cylindrical container specifically designed for the transportation and storage of liquids, gases, and hazardous materials. It is constructed in(...) Read More
• Ventilated ContainerVentilated Container is a specialized shipping container designed to transport cargo that requires natural airflow to prevent condensation, humidity, or heat buildup during transit. These(...) Read More