| Container size type codes according to ISO 6346 |
| Third edition 1995-12-01 |
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Second size-code character |
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2nd Character code |
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Container height |
Container width |
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2438 mm (8ft) |
>2438 mm
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≤ 2500 mm |
>2500 mm |
| 2991 |
10 |
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2438 |
8 |
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20 |
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2591 |
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6 |
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C |
L |
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30 |
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2743 |
9 |
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M |
| 12192 |
40 |
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2895 |
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>2895 |
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1295 |
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≤1219 |
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| 12500 |
41 |
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G |
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| 13716 |
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M |
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3rd and 4th character code |
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Type designation |
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Type group code |
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Main charateristics |
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| G |
General purpose container without ventilation |
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GP |
Opening(s) at one end or both ends |
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Passive vents at upper part of cargo space |
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Opening(s) at one or both ends plus “full” opening(s) on one or both sides |
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Opening(s) at one or both ends plus “partial” opening(s) on one or both sides |
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| V |
General purpose container with ventilation |
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VH |
Nonmechanical system, vents at lower and upper parts of cargo space |
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Mechanical ventilation system, located internally |
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Mechanical ventilation system, located externally |
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| B |
Dry bulk container |
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BU |
Nonpresurized, box type, closed |
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Nonpresurized, box type, airtight |
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BK |
Pressurized, horizontal discharge, test pressure 150kPa1) |
B3 |
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Pressurized, horizontal discharge, test pressure 265kPa |
B4 |
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Pressurized, tipping discharge, test pressure 150 kPa |
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Pressurized, tipping discharge, test pressure 265kPa |
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Named cargo container |
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SN |
Livestock carrier |
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Automobile carrier |
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Live fish carrier |
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Thermal container |
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RE |
Refrigerated, mechanically refrigerated |
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RT |
Refrigerated and heated, mechanically refrigerated and heated |
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RS |
Self-powered refrigerated/heated, mechanically refrigerated |
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Mechanically refrigerated and heated |
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Thermal container |
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HR |
Refrigerated and/or heated, with removable equipment located externally; heat transfer coefficient K=0,4W/(m2*K) |
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Refrigerated and/or heated with removable equipment located internally |
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Refrigerated and/or heated with removable equipment located externally; heat transfer coefficient K =0,7W/(m2*K) |
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HI |
Insulated; heat transfer coefficient K= 0,4W/(m2*K) |
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Insulated; heat transfer coefficient K= 0,7W/(m2*K) |
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| U |
Open-top container |
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UT |
Opening(s) at one or both ends |
U0 |
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Opening(s) at one or both ends, plus removable top member(s) in end frame(s) |
U1 |
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Opening(s) at one or both ends, plus opening(s) on one or both sides |
U2 |
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Opening(s) at one or both ends, plus opening(s) on one or both sides plus removable top member(s) in end frame(s) |
U3 |
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Opening(s) at one or both ends, plus partial opening on one side and full opening on the other side |
U4 |
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Complete, fixed side and end walls (no doors) |
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Platform (container) |
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PL |
Platform (container) |
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PF |
Fixed, two complete and fixed ends |
P1 |
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PF |
Fixed, fixed posts, either free-standing or with removable top member |
P2 |
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PC |
Folding (collapsible), folding complete end structure |
P3 |
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Folding (collapsible), Folding posts, either free-standing or with removable top member |
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Platform-based containers with complete super structure |
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Open top, open ends (skeletal) |
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| T |
Tank container |
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TN |
For non dangerous liquids, minimum pressure 45kPa |
T0 |
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TN |
For non dangerous liquids, minimum pressure 150kPa |
Tl |
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For non dangerous liquids, minimum pressure 265kPa |
T2 |
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TD |
For dangerous liquids, minimum pressure 150kPa |
T3 |
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TD |
For dangerous liquids, minimum pressure 265kPa |
T4 |
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For dangerous liquids, minimum pressure 40kPa |
T5 |
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For dangerous liquids, minimum pressure 60kPa |
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TG |
For gases, minimum pressure 910kPa |
T7 |
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TG |
For gases, minimum pressure 220 kPa |
T8 |
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TG |
For gases, minimum pressure (to be decided) |
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| A |
Air/surface container |
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