53' Container

Prototype Information

An intermodal container—also called a shipping or cargo container—is a large metal crate built for intermodal freight transport. Shippers can move it across ships, trains, and trucks without unloading and reloading its cargo. Containers store and transport materials and products efficiently and securely within the global containerized freight system, though some are used regionally. Essentially, a container acts like a boxcar without wheels.

Up to 95% of intermodal containers follow ISO standards, making them official ISO containers. A standard 53′ container measures 53′ long, 8′ 6″ wide, and 9′ 6″ tall.