sea or ocean container, container van or (Conex) box, sea or c can.[nb 1] Intermodal containers regression exist in many types and a number of standardized sizes, but ninety percent of the global container fleet are so-called dry freight or general purpose containers regression,[2][3] durable closed steel boxes, mostly of either twenty or forty foot (6 or 12m) standard length.[2][4] The common heights are 8 feet 6 inches (2.6 m) and 9 feet 6 inches (2.9 m) – the latter are known as High Cube or Hi-Cube containers regression.[5] Just like cardboard boxes and pallets, these containers regression are a means to bundle cargo and goods into larger, unitized loads, that can be easily handled, moved, and stacked, and that will pack tightly in a ship or yard. Intermodal containers regression share a number of key construction features to withstand the stresses of intermodal shipping, to facilitate their handling and to allow stacking, as well as being identifiable through their individual, unique ISO 6346 reporting mark. In 2012 there were about 20.5 million intermodal containers regression in the world of varying types to suit different cargoes.[4][nb 2] Containers have largely supplanted the traditional break bulk cargo – in 2010 containers regression accounted for 60% of the worlds seaborne trade.[7][8] The predominant alternative methods of transport carry bulk cargo – whether gaseous, liquid or solid – e.g. by bulk carrier or tank ship, tank car or truck. For air freight, the more light-weight IATA-defined unit load device is used. Contents [hide] 1 History 2 Description 3 Types 4 Specifications 5 Stacking containers regression 6 Non-standard and uncommon sizes 6.1 Pallet wide containers regression 6.2 48-foot containers regression 6.3 53-foot containers regression 6.4 60-foot containers regression 6.5 Small containers regression 7 Reporting mark 8 Handling 9 Transport 9.1 Rail 9.2 Ship 9.3 Plane 10 Securing and security 10.1 Sec
