Structure of a shipping container

Structure of Shipping Containers

The structure of a shipping container varies depending on the material used and its purpose. For example, the most representative is the metal general-purpose container.

It consists of two parts. One part is the main structural components that bear the weight of the cargo and external forces such as impacts, including corner posts, top end rails, bottom end rails, top side rails, and bottom side rails. These main components are made of high-strength materials.

The other part is mainly the outer surface used to protect the cargo from wind, rain, and direct sunlight, including the roof panel, side walls, end walls, and doors. Details are shown in the diagram above.