1. 1. OVERVIEW
1.1. Definition of container
1.1.1. durable, can be used many times
1.1.2. special design can be used in many modes of transport
1.1.3. easy to load and unload, large volume
1.2. History of container
1.2.1. Malcom Purcell Mclean used container for the first time
1.2.2. the generations of container vessel are getting bigger and faster
1.2.3. the bigger ship the more differences to approach the small ports
1.2.4. Generations of container vessels: Panamax, Tripple E, Malacca Max,...
1.3. Benefit of containerization
1.3.1. Social
1.3.1.1. low product cost because of low transit cost
1.3.1.2. mechanize and modernize transport systems
1.3.1.3. increase quality of transport
1.3.1.4. become standardization of loading and unloading unit
1.3.1.5. decrease investment cost in builing warehouse
1.3.1.6. save loading and unloading fee in D2D
1.3.2. Carrier
1.3.2.1. decrease port-stay time
1.3.2.2. decrease risks and also responsibility
1.3.2.3. decrease the cost in operating a ship
1.3.3. Shipper
1.3.3.1. low cost, high profit
1.3.3.2. goods in safe condition
1.3.3.3. save the packaging fee
1.3.4. IMTO
1.3.4.1. utilize capacity of transport vehicles
1.3.4.2. use transshipment point to collect and deliver
1.3.4.3. decrease risks in transport chain
1.4. Container vessels
1.4.1. Freight characteristics
1.4.1.1. Semi-container ship
1.4.1.2. Full-container ship
1.4.2. Range of Activities
1.4.2.1. Feeder
1.4.2.2. Mother container ship
1.4.3. Loading and Unloading Method
1.4.3.1. LO-LO
1.4.3.2. RO-RO
1.4.3.3. Barge carrier ship Lighter carrier Lighter aboard ship
1.5. Advantages and disadvantages
1.5.1. Advantages
1.5.1.1. Standard transport product
1.5.1.2. Flexibility of usage
1.5.1.3. Computerized management reducing time positioning of container
1.5.1.4. Cost less than bulk transport
1.5.1.5. Speed, Security and using own warehousing
1.5.2. Disadvantages
1.5.2.1. Consumption of space for container at port
1.5.2.2. Infrastructure cost
1.5.2.3. Stacking carefully
1.5.2.4. Requiring high information technology for the management logistics of containers
1.5.2.5. Empty travel of container appearing when imbalance trade, illicit trade
2. 2. FEATURES, CLASSIFICATION AND CODE OF CONTAINER
2.1. Features
2.1.1. According ISO, container has a rectangular box structure and was made of steel, alloy and flexible materials
2.1.2. Requirements of container
2.1.2.1. Durable
2.1.2.2. Use in mutimodal transport
2.1.2.3. Suitable for loading system and vehicle
2.1.3. Safety approval plate
2.1.3.1. To ensure that container meet requirements of International Convention for Safe Container Regulations (CSC)
2.1.3.2. Contents of CSC
2.1.3.2.1. Code of country approval
2.1.3.2.2. Date of manufacture
2.1.3.2.3. Manufacturer's container ID number
2.1.3.2.4. Maximum gross weight
2.1.3.2.5. Allowable stacking weight
2.1.3.2.6. Racking test load value and other test value
2.1.3.2.7. Date of checking container (within 5 years of manufacturer and recheck)
2.1.3.2.8. Customs Approval Plate
2.2. Classification
2.2.1. General cargo container
2.2.1.1. General purpose general cargo container
2.2.1.2. Specific purpose general cargo container
2.2.1.2.1. Closed vented or ventilated
2.2.1.2.2. Open Top
2.2.1.2.3. Flat rack
2.2.1.2.4. Plat form
2.2.2. Specific cargo container
2.2.2.1. Thermal container
2.2.2.1.1. Insulated container
2.2.2.1.2. Refrigerated container
2.2.2.1.3. Heated container
2.2.2.1.4. Refrigerated and heated container
2.2.2.2. Tank container
2.2.2.3. Dry bulk container
2.2.2.4. Named container
2.3. Container code
2.3.1. ID container
2.3.1.1. Owner code
2.3.1.2. Serial number
2.3.1.3. Check digit
2.3.2. Country size type code
2.3.3. Operational code
2.3.3.1. Max Gross Weight
2.3.3.2. Tare Weight
2.3.3.3. Volume