Glossary of Container Terms
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
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ACEP
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Automatic Continuous Examination Programme.
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AS-IS
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This condition should alert the buyer that there may be
damage to the container that could be expensive to repair.
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CW – Cargo Worthy
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This quality of container can be used in containerized export
shipments. Cargo worthy containers must meet standards of
structural strength and be wind and water tight. Containers
meeting IICL 5 standards generally are of a better quality than
containers showing as just cargo worthy
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CSC
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International Convention for Safe Containers (1972), the
international agreement for maintaining containers in safe
condition, and of the Harmonized Interpretation of the CSC with
the International Maritime Organization
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CSC Plate
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Approval of individual containers may be granted where the
Administration, after examination and witnessing of tests,
is satisfied that the container meets the requirements of the
present Convention; the Administration, when so satisfied,
shall notify the applicant in writing of approval and this
notification shall entitle him to affix the Safety Approval Plate to
such container
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DV – Dry Van
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Standard containers simply called Dry Van.
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FR or F/R
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Flat Rack Container
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FOT
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Free on truck.
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HC – Hi-Cube
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HC refers to containers that are 9’6” high
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IMO
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International Maritime Organization.
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ISO
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International Organization for Standardization
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ICS
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International Chamber of Shipping
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IICL
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Institute of International Container Lessors
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IICL-5
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IICL Guide for Container Equipment Inspection
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MGW
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Maximum Gross Weight
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OT or O/T
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Open Top Container
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OS
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Open Side (curtain side) Container
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PES
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Periodic Examination System
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Single Use or One Way
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These are new containers that have had one load shipped in
them. By allowing a shipper to use the container for a
single load, our cost to position a new container into North
America is reduced significantly. These savings are reflected in
the price to you
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SOC
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SOC is a Shippers Own Container i.e. you as the shipper own
the container rather than using one of the shipping company's
containers
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WWT or
Wind / Water Tight
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This conditional information indicates that the container is dry
and suitable for storage. Regrettably, some sellers are using
temporary repair methods in order to state that the container is
"wind and water tight"
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Warranty
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Used containers are normally sold without a warranty. The best
protection for a buyer is to purchase containers from a reputable
supplier. INTERGLOBAL is a quality supplier with a total
commitment to customer service. If you have questions or
concerns we will handle the matter to your satisfaction
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