ISO Shipping Container

An ISO container is an international intermodal container that is manufactured according to the specifications outlined by the International An ISO container is an international intermodal container that is manufactured according to the specifications outlined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). ISO containers are suitable for ship, rail and truck. Container capacity is usually communicated in twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU's), ISO containers are standardized metal boxes used for the transportation of goods and materials across the world. They are designed to be easily loaded and unloaded from ships, trains, and trucks, making them ideal for use in the global supply chain.There are several basic types of ISO containers including flat racks, open-top, dry freight, insulated, reefer, and tank containers. Flat racks and platforms are ISO containers that are used to transport heavy machinery.ISO is derived from the Greek word isos (ίσος, meaning "equal"). Whatever the country, whatever the language, the short form of our name is always ISO.ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is an independent, non-governmental organization that develops standards to ensure the quality, safety and efficiency of products, services and systems.