However, there is a connection between the respective digits, which the following representation is intended to explain. The 4th digit overall) indicates special features. The 3rd digit overall) indicates the container type and the second (i.e. Stands for gooseneck tunnel.Ī differently laid out size code summary is shown below: In the type code, the first digit (i.e. In the associated standard, columns are set out vertically: The corresponding data are laid out underneath. The 0 used here means opening at the end. The second digit of the type code relates to special features. Here, 1 means that the container is a closed container with ventilation openings. The first digit of the type code indicates container type. In our example, the number 3 stands for a height of 8 foot 6 inches (8'6') with gooseneck tunnel. The second digit indicates height and whether or not a gooseneck tunnel is present. The ISO Cedex Codes are available to download: ISO 9897 General Purpose Container Standard ISO 9897 Proposed General Purpose Container Codes - pending. The first digit of the size code indicates the length of the container, with the number 4 standing for a 40' container. ISO Container Type Group ISO Container Size Type Code Description.Ĭontainer Handbook - Section 3.4 Size and type codes 3.4 Size and type codes The following photo shows a variant of horizontal marking which additionally includes country, size and type codes (in accordance with the 1985 version of DIN 6346, use of which is still permitted): Container identification including country, size and type codes Appropriate abbreviations are used for the various countries, here US for United States of America, GB for Great Britain etc.

ISO6346 International Shipping Container Standard. IS 13731: Freight Containers - Container Equipment Data Exchange ( CEDEX ) - General Communication Codes Item Preview.

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