mudmixer
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You are right about the type of containers that are usually available, but some are saved for a empty return trip on the jumbo ships.
Good, heavy duty containers are rarely found because they have value for many years (or decades) because they can do the job as long as they are functional.
We shipped 40,000 lb pieces of equipment plus spares (all wrapped) in containers. Some were open (sturdier walls because no roof) and the closed ones we added medical supplies and brooms as gifts to fill the "free" empty space. Our employees welded plates on the side to sign and date to keep track of whether they ever came back. It was surprising how many came back after 10 or 20 years.
The big problem with disposable containers is that they have the strength on the corners fpr handing and loading and bearing anything of the top of the sides is very questionable. The bottoms are very well built because heavy loads can be placed anywhere.
They can work buried since the projectile impact is not a factor, but the top is usually vulnerable from a life safety situation. Unfortunately, the doors open outward, so you need to make sure the debris does not block the exit.
Dick
Good, heavy duty containers are rarely found because they have value for many years (or decades) because they can do the job as long as they are functional.
We shipped 40,000 lb pieces of equipment plus spares (all wrapped) in containers. Some were open (sturdier walls because no roof) and the closed ones we added medical supplies and brooms as gifts to fill the "free" empty space. Our employees welded plates on the side to sign and date to keep track of whether they ever came back. It was surprising how many came back after 10 or 20 years.
The big problem with disposable containers is that they have the strength on the corners fpr handing and loading and bearing anything of the top of the sides is very questionable. The bottoms are very well built because heavy loads can be placed anywhere.
They can work buried since the projectile impact is not a factor, but the top is usually vulnerable from a life safety situation. Unfortunately, the doors open outward, so you need to make sure the debris does not block the exit.
Dick