Global Market For Shipping Containers

CARGOES By DP WORLD Global Market For Shipping Container 97 % 97 % of shipping containers are produced in China " If trade is the lifeblood of the economies , then shipping containers are its cells . " Currently there are nearly 17 million shipping containers in use worldwide More than 1.85 billion metric tons of cargo were shipped globally by these sea cans in the past Major types of shipping containers are Dry Storage Containers , Flat Rack Containers , Open Top Containers , Open Side Storage Containers , Refrigerated ISO Containers , ISO Tanks , Half - Height Containers , and Special Purpose Containers . Learn more at www.cargoes.com • If you put all the shipping containers end - to - end , they can circle the globe 17 times ! • There is a container city in Cholula , Mexico where numerous houses , shops , restaurants etc are made from shipping containers Shipping containers or ISO containers are standardized steel boxes made from special corten steel and are used for transportation of goods by air , land or sea . They are robust , rust - retardant and damage - proof , making them well - suited for moving freight over small or long distances . These containers have revolutionized the logistics industry facilitating simpler , safer and cost - effective trading . 17 M 1.85 Bmt Non - Shipping applications Of Shipping Containers Shipping containers are creatively used to create : • Affordable container houses • Designer sales offices in the construction industry • Defense housing and storage • Portable clinics , washrooms and libraries • Movers and packers