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Types of Shipping Containers

There are many shipping containers that serve different purposes. We have created a list of the
top 7 most commonly used shipping containers to help you find the most suitable container for
your shipping needs.
1. 10, 20, 40 and 40 HQ dry storage container
2. Flat rack container
3. Open top container
4. Insulated and thermal container
5. Tank container
6. Refrigerated ISO container
7. Special purpose container

1. 10, 20, 40 and 40 HQ dry storage container:
These are some of the most common shipping containers. They are used for shipping dry
goods that do not require temperature control.


2. Flat rack container:
Flat rack containers are especially suitable for heavy loads and cargo that needs loading
from the top or sides. There are collapsible containers and non-collapsible containers
with or without walls. Flat rack containers are manufactured from steel and come in 20
and 40 sizes.

3. Open top container:
Open top containers do not have solid roofs instead they have removable bows and a
weatherproof tarpaulin roof which can be secured with ropes and allows for a
significantly simplified loading and unloading process, the door header may also be
swung out allowing for easier access to the cargo. Open top containers are ideal for bulky
cargo such as machinery.



4. Insulated and thermal container:
These storage containers have a regulated temperature control allowing them to maintain
a higher temperature to keep goods warmer.


5. Tank container:
These are liquid storage containers. They are typically constructed of strong steel and
other anti-corrosive materials to protect the liquid freight inside it.


6. Refrigerated ISO container:
Refrigerated ISO freight container is one that is temperature regulated and always has a
carefully controlled low temperature. These types of units are used for the shipment of
perishable substances like vegetables and fruits over vast distances.


7. Special purpose container:
These containers can be different shapes and sizes and are often custom made for specific
cargo.



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CHENNAI CFS:
http://www.chennaicustoms.gov.in/ices1.5/FCO5_2011.pdf
S.No CFS CODE NAME OF THE CFS
1. INMAA1AGL1 ALL CARGO GLOBAL LOGISTICS LIMITED
2. INMAA1ASS1 A.S.SHIPPING AGENCIES PVT. LTD.
3. INMAA1BLC1 BALMER LAWRIE
4. INMAA1BNL1 BINNY LTD CFS
5. INMAA1CON1 CONTAINER CORPN OF INDIA LTD
6. INMAA1COW1 CONTINENTAL WAREHOUSING CRPN
7. INMAA1CTO1 CHANDRA CFS & TERM OPERATORS
8. INMAA1CWC1 CWC MADHAVARAM
9. INMAA1CWC2 CWC ROYAPURAM
10. INMAA1CWC3 CWC, VIRUGAMBAKKAM
11. INMAA1CWC4 CWC, CHROMPET
12. INMAA1DRL1 DEVADOSS REDDY LOGISTICS PVT. LTD
13. INMAA1ECC1 ENNORE CARGO CONTAINER TERMINAL
14. INMAA1GDL1 GATEWAY DISTRIPARKS LTD
15. INMAA1GES1 GERMAN EXPRESS SHPNG AGENC I P
16. INMAA1GLO1 GLOVIS INDIA PVT LTD
17. INMAA1ICB1 ICBC LTD
18. INMAA1KSS1 KAILASH SHIPPING SERVICES P LTD
19. INMAA1MRK1 MAERSK INDIA PVT LTD
20. INMAA1OYC1 O YARD CFS
21. INMAA1SDL1 SICAL DISTRIPARKS LTD
22. INMAA1SGL1 SUN GLOBAL LOGISTICS LTD
23. INMAA1SHC1 SATTVA HI-TECH & CONWARE P LTD
24. INMAA1SLP1 SATTVA CFS AND LOGISTICS PVT LTD
25. INMAA1STL1 SANCO TRANS LTD
26. INMAA1TCF1 TRIWAY CONTAINER FREIGHT STATION
27. INMAA1TRL1 THIRU RANI LOGISTICS PVT LTD
28. INMAA1VIK1 VIKING WAREHOUSING
29. INMAA1VLT1 VISHRUTHA LOGISTICS LTD

MAJOR CFS:
1. ALL CARGO GLOBAL LOGISTICS LIMITED:
http://www.allcargologistics.com/services/container-freight-stations-inland-container-depot/our-
facilities/chennai.aspx

Just 7 Kms from Chennai Port, this is the closest CFS to Chennai Port, with entry from
Ennore Expressway and Thiruvottiyur High Road.
Facilities:
Total Area: 24 acres
Annual capacity of 1,45,000 TEUs
Plot Area: 61,570 sq. mtrs
Open Container Yard: 31,500 sq. mtrs and 29,720 sq. mtrs in new yard
Warehouse: 14,257 sq. mtrs
Well-planned administrative building
Reefer point facilities with available engineers
Customs, Staff and Surveyors under one roof
IT systems and EDI connectivity
Skilled professionals and trained manpower
Equipment:
Weighbridge
Generator back-up
Trailers
Forklifts
Reach stackers
Top lifters
Cranes
Safety & Security:
Pilferage-free CFS
Round-the-clock CCTV surveillance manned by trained personnel
Regulated entry of visitors at the gate
Security at gate, warehouse and other areas within the CFS
Adequate firefighting equipment
Regular mock drills for health & safety
High-mast lights for daylight feel
Underground drainage system

2. A.S.SHIPPING AGENCIES PVT. LTD.:
http://www.chennaicustoms.gov.in/CFS%20%26%20WareHousing/numbal.htm
FACILITIES
1. 65000 Sq.ft. covered godowns with 1 million sq.ft. Cemented open area for trouble free
movement of trailers, trucks and equipments.
2. Round the clock security with high compound walls with barbed wire fencing and high mast
floodlits looks like Airport. Round the clock
3. 24 hours and 365 days service. Cargo unloading, stuffing / destuffing round the clock.
4. Stuffing or destuffing in 30 minutes only.
5. Fully computerised documentation. Fax and Xerox for users.
6. Computerised weighing machines and 60 MT weigh bridge for packages as well as containers.
7. Efficient and well trained manpower to handle any type of cargo.
8. Marked Bays for cargo stacking in order to avoid mix-up with other cargo.
9. 81 Shutters on the godowns so as to stuff 81 containers at a time and capable of stuffing /
destuffing more than 150 TEUs per day.
10. Empty container yard outside CFS premises for storing empty containers.
11. 4 x 20' & 2 x 40' Trailers for internal movement of containers.
12. Well-furnished air conditioned office rooms for users.
13. Uninterrupted power supply with standby Generators.
14. Reefer Plugs available.
15. Conveniently located at 16 KM from the port on the Chennai - Bangalore National Highway
and thus avoiding the inbound trucks to enter and get into the city traffic congestion.
16. Marked slots for storing Import laden containers linerwise.
17. Repairing, Cleaning / Washing empty containers.
18. Customs Preventive Officer available 24 hours.
19. The first CFS to have EDI connectivity with main Custom House.
20. The first CFS to have high speed line printer for Customs document printout.
21. The first CFS to have ISDN Telephone line.

B. EQUIPMENTS
1. 4 Gantry Cranes (60-45-30-15 MT) with standby generators.
2. Latest attraction 45 MT Gantry Crane can stack containers upto 7 high
3. 5 Fork Lifts each 10 MT (3 TOYOTO + 2 KOMATSU).
4. 6 New Forklifts each 3 MT (SWARAJ / KOMATSU)
5. 2 New Electric Forklifts each 3 MT (MACNEILL)
6. Tractor and 4 x 20' and 2 x 40' Trailers
7. TCM Top lifter 45 MT
8. MITSUBISHI Forklift 45 MT
9. 3 Straddle Carriers "TCM" JAPAN each 25 MT
10. KALMAR - 15 MT Reach Stacker
11. ESCORTS - Mobile Crane 10 MT
12. TUSKER - Mobile Crane 10 MT
13. Importer Pallet trucks 2.5 MT - 6 Nos.
3. CONTAINER CORPN OF INDIA LTD:
http://www.concorindia.com/region.aspx?id=19
Container Corporation of India Ltd (CONCOR) was incorporated in March 1988 under
companies Act, and commenced operation from November 1989 taking over the existing
network of seven ICDs from the Indian Railways. The company was setup with the objective of
developing multi-modal logistics support for Indias International and Domestic Containerized
cargo and trade.
Due to the short leads of traffic owing to the geography of the area, the region has concentrated
heavily on developing both rail and road services, and providing value added services especially
in the area of warehousing, LCL movements, air cargo etc.
Bonded trucking services for Export LCL consolidation from, and delivery of LCL imports to
hinterland locations, have been introduced between Chennai, Bangalore and Coimbatore and all
major locations in South India
NEW ACHIEVEMENTS:
1. At ICD/WFD an exclusive warehouse has been constructed and commissioned with all
facilities to deal with air cargo including infrastructure to do palletisation.
2. Customs has declared CHTS as bonded area for storage of import containers with metallic
scrap and cashew.
OTHER SALIENT FEATURES:

1. Tondiarpet is the only Hub point in South India with Rail/Road Connectivity to Major
Ports/ICDs
2. Offering competitive rates
3. Lock fast facility for sensitive cargo
4. Bonding facility for LCL Cargo
5. Warehousing of Export cargo
6. Hastle free, Safe, Secure, State of the art Service
7. Trained Labour, Battery Operated FLTs for LCL
8. Office Space for shipping line, NVOCC and Consolidators in the same complex
9. Weighment facility
10. On chassis stuffing/De-stuffing
11. Facility for Lashing, Packing, Palletizing etc
12. Transportation from and To port available
13. Warehousing/Quick clearance available at ICD/WFD/Bangalore, Coimbatore, Tirupur.
14. Warehousing space on Lease available
15. Closed circuit TV at the warehouse for strict security check.
4. CONTINENTAL WAREHOUSING CRPN:
http://www.cwcnsl.com/
CWCNSL also offers an intergratedwareshousing solution across India through Kaveri
Warehousing Pvt. Ltd. Incorporated in 2001, Kaveri Warehousing provides complete logistics
services to MNCs, with pan india presence, covering almost all the state capitals and major cities
Services offered
Warehouse management
Inventory management
Manpower
Accounting
MIS
Transportation
Distribution
New business initiatives include telecom tower maintenance services and retail distribution for
international and leading domestic retail chains
The company is introducing state-of-the-art technology for integrating its warehouses across the
country.
Achievements
Consistent performance of:
Zero Shortage inventory
On-time delivery without exception
Optimisation of warehouse space
5. SANCO TRANS LTD:
Sanco Trans Ltd operates as a logistics company primarily in India. The company provides
various services, such as air cargo, stevedoring, warehousing and distribution, transport,
container terminal, customs clearance, multimodal transport operation/freight forwarding, and
civil engineering. The company offers services through container freight stations in Chennai and
Tuticorin are:
Air cargo
Stevedoring
Warehousing
Distribution
Inland container depot in Salem
Transport and equipment
The Sanco container terminal
Multi modal transport operation
Freight forwarding
Customs clearance
Civil engineering.
The company is having a covered warehouse space of 100,000 sq. ft, open warehouse space
of 60,000 sqft, and having a capacity to store and handle 1,500 TEUs. They cater to clients
like ABN Amro Central Enterprises, Bharat Heavy Electricals, Bharat Petroleum
Corporation, Chennai Petroleum Corporation, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation and several
others. Sanco Trans Ltd was incorporated in the year 1979 as a private limited company. In
the year 1986, the company was converted into public limited company. By this time, the
company has established their niche in the market for the high quality of services in the
Transport and Clearing & Forwarding sector. In April 2001, the company acquired about 9
acres of land together with Warehouse and Administration building for the Container Freight
Station at Chennai. In June 22, 2001, they commenced their operations in the Container
Freight Station at Tuticorin. During the year 2001-02, Sanco Warehousing Pvt Ltd and Sanco
Contracts Pvt Ltd ceased to be the subsidiaries of the company with effect from March 18,
2002. During the year 2006-07, the company acquired one Reach Stacker at a cost of Rs
144.62 lakh and Rubber Tyre Gantry Crane at a cost of Rs 203.50 lakh for increasing their
business. During the year 2007-08, the company acquired additional land measuring about
5.40 acres adjacent to the existing plant of operation at a cost of Rs 853 lakh to handle
increased volume of business. Also, they improved their operating fleet by acquiring Reach
Stacker, Fork lifts, Tractors Trailers, Light commercial vehicles at a total cost of about Rs
381 lakh. The company is taking the necessary steps proactively to upgrade their facilities by
increasing the capacity of their container storage yard and attendant requirements of
operating fleet and equipments at an estimated capital cost of nearly Rs 900 lakh.
FUTURE PROJECTS OF VISAKHAPATNAM PORT:
http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/vizag-port-to-award-terminal-
expansion-project-to-vctpl-114010901321_1.html
The Visakhapatnam port has finally awarded the Rs 820-crore container berth expansion
project to Visakha Container Terminal Private Limited (VCTPL). It is a design, build,
finance, operate and transfer (DBFOT) public private partnership (PPP) project.
Promoted by Dubai Ports World and United Liner Agencies of India, VCTPL, is currently
operating the container terminal at Visakhapatnam port.
The expansion project would help the port handle 1.05 million container boxes from the
existing 0.5 million. The project works include construction of a berth, erection of higher
capacity cranes, handling equipment and reclamation of more than 100 acres, and is expected
to be completed in the next three to four years.
The port is expected to handle more than 270,000 containers this fiscal, up from 80,000
containers it handled in 2008-09.Keeping in mind the growth potential, the Vizag port a year
ago had called in for global tenders for the berth expansion project under the PPP.
Companies including VCTPL, Adani port, Navayuga Engineering, Gangavaram port had
shown interest in the project, but only VCTPL came forward to submit the financial
bids.VCTPL has agreed to enhance the revenue sharing from 10.044 per cent to 11.044 per
cent.
However, the port has agreed to go for 11.044 per cent share proposed CTPL as the final cost
estimates of the project rose to Rs 820 crore from the initial Rs 633.11 crore. This was due to
rupee depreciation against the US dollar, diesel, power costs coupled with presumed higher
capacities, low tariffs, traffic uncertainty, project viability, said VCTPL sources.

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