Storage Container: The Complete Handbook of Container Types and Maintenance

"Storage Container: The Complete Handbook of Container Types and Maintenance" is your definitive guide to understanding the intricate world of container management. This comprehensive manual is divided into two key units: Unit 1: Container Types Explore the diverse range of container types, from refrigerated and ventilated containers to fixed and movable storage solutions. Delve into essential aspects such as adjustable height lifting provisions, welded hole plates, and standard container sizes. Learn about the critical marking requirements, including transfer, pressure, sensitive film, and mandatory markings. Discover the benefits and drawbacks of various marking types, along with the detailed composition of films and the classes of vinyl flexibility. Understand the importance of using quality paints for container maintenance and the protocols for storing liquids in fixed containers, LNG, LPG, and chemical storage tanks. Gain insights into tank arrangements at terminals, connected pipelines, and safety measures to prevent leakage. Unit 2: Container Maintenance Master the art of container maintenance through routine, visual, periodical, and annual inspections, as well as inspections by classification societies. Identify damage and learn the protocols for repair yard inspections and post-repair evaluations. Understand the importance of equipment inspection and how to determine the lifespan of containers. Navigate the complexities of leasing containers, including lease agreements, conditions on safety and return, and insurance claims settlement. Handling Equipment Get acquainted with material handling equipment used at sea and on shore, such as STS gantry cranes, mobile harbor cranes, wide span cranes, and various transport vehicles. Learn about horizontal transport, passive and non-passive vehicles, and the specifics of handling equipment like the Kulwant storage container paper. Practical Notes and FAQs Benefit from practical FAQs and detailed notes, including short notes on ventilated containers, advantages of marking, visual inspection points, lease conditions, and various crane types. Understand the function of spreaders, mobile harbor cranes, bulk and portable tank containers, safety and return conditions, and more. This handbook is an indispensable resource for professionals in the logistics and transportation industry, providing in-depth knowledge and practical guidance on container types, maintenance, and handling equipment. Whether you're involved in container inspection, maintenance, leasing, or material handling, this book equips you with the expertise to ensure efficient and safe container operations.