Source: Photo courtesy of Gary and Matt Hannes. The Intermodal Container Web Page

20-Foot Container on Truck

The 20 foot container was the first intermodal container unit to receive wide acceptance as it was set as an ISO standard. Although for many supply chains, particularly those concerning retail, the 40 foot container tends to be privileged, there is still a substantial market for the 20 foot container. Weighty commodities as best moved in 20 footer loads.

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