Container Types

5 types of containers mention no particular order in which say their Dimensions and weight.

DRY - GENERAL - DV.

Uso habitual: Cargas secas: bolsas, cajas, packs termocontraíbles, máquinas, muebles, etc.

Los datos informados son estandarizados. Un container de 20 pies, puede almacenar hasta 23.000 kg. de producto, caso el volumen del mismo lo permita.

Es recomendable, especialmente en productos alimenticios, no superar los 22.000 kg. de carga neta.

Las indicaciones de carga útil de cada container, así como su código y número de identificación están inscriptas en sus puertas.

High Cube - HC.

Daily use: dry cargo: container differs from the traditional 40 feet, because it is higher. (see table below), which gives you more volume capacity but not weight.

length: 2350 

width:  12,033

high: 2695

Open Top - OP.

 Typical use: Since opens its roof, this type of container is suitable for heavy loads that can not be loaded through the gates, as certain machinery, marble, glass, wood, etc.

Length: 5,894

 Width : 2,344

Height: 2,347

Bulk - BLK

General Use: They are designed for loads of bulk products. They have higher load mouths. Suitable for chemicals, fertilizers, some flour, sugar, salt, plastic lumps, etc.

Length:5,888

 Width 2,332

Height: 2,338

Flat - Plataformas Plegables - FLT.

General Purpose: Loads difficult to handle, metal coils, cables, heavy vehicles, timber, special machinery, etc..

Length:5,988

 Width :2,398

Height:2,231

Most important ports in Mexico and the world

México currently has 117 ports and terminals enabled.

According to traffic because of the type of operating, commercial ports are classified into two categories: high, serving international flows, and coastal, maritime oriented movements between two domestic ports.

The relevance of a port is considered from its ability to comprehensive management and operation.

only we mention three other ports in Mexico and three more the rest of the world because they are many to mention.

1.- The port of lazaro cardenas. (mexico.)

The Port of Lazaro Cardenas in Michoacan, emerged as an industrial port;It is conditioned for receiving ships with large and all kinds of loads.

2.- The fishing port of Salina oxaca. (mexico.)

The fishing port of Salina Cruz in Oaxaca, beginning harboring different corporate different boats. Today it is considered a seaport internationally.

3.- Puerto vallarta. (mexico.)

Puerto Vallarta is the second most important economic area of Jalisco. It was founded in 1851 and is considered the third most important port in Mexico. Adema s that has great tourist importance.

Once we mention the three major ports around the world.

1.- Port of Tianjín. (china.)

he third largest port in the world is the Port of Tianjin (formerly Tanggu) managed by Tianjin Port Group Companies, in 2012, it witnessed a significant increase in goods and containers with a rise of 5.3% and 6 , 2% respectively. As a result, he came to handle 476 million tons of cargo and 12.3 million TEU in 2012.

2. Port of Singapore. (Singapore.)

The Port of Singapore is the second largest port in the world handled 537.6 million tonnes of cargo in 2012, surpassing for the first time last year mark of 30 million TEUs. The port terminals are located in Tanjong Pagar, Keppel, Brani, Pasir Panjang, Sembawang and Jurong, Singapore and Jurong managed PSA Port.

3.- Port of Shanghai, (china.)

The Port of Shanghai, located in China, is the world's largest port movement of goods, rising to handle 744 million tons of cargo and 32.5 million TEU in 2012. The port, owned by Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG), lies at the mouth of Yangtze river covering an area of 3,619 square kilometers, with three major container port areas: Wusongkou, Waigaoqiao and Yangshan.