What is an Intermodal Container?
Intermodal Containers are also known as shipping containers, and are the cargo containers that allow goods to be stored for transport in trucks, trains and boats, making intermodal transport possible. They are typically used to transport heavy materials or palletized goods. Intermodal Containers are used to protect transported cargo from shock and bad weather conditions, as well as keep storage products intact. They were first used in the 1950s and were initially developed for the purpose of commercial shipping. Shipping Container Safety International 0053 Whittwood Dr, Suite 11284 Whittier, CA 90603 USA 657-667-6227 info@shippingcontainertool.com https://www.shippingcontainertool.com/what-is-an-intermodal-container Depending on the type of product that is going to be sent, the Intermodal Container can vary in dimension, structure, material, etc. Characteristics of these shipping containers were later standardized, something that expedited transport without the need