Shipping and Freight Resource

There are a variety of special cargo that is generally loaded on every ship..     

Most common of which are :

• Out of gauge Cargo
• Hazardous Cargo
• Refrigerated Cargo

In this article, we will discuss (yes it is a discussion so please feel free to join in and post your comments) OOG Cargo and Refrigerated Cargo (Reefer Cargo)..

Out of gauge Cargo (OOG) : Cargo that generally extends over and above the standard measurement of a General Purpose container.. OOG cargo is normally carried in Open Top containers (OT), Flat Racks (FR), Platforms (PL) due to the nature and size of the cargo.. Please see the images below for a clearer understanding..

20′ Open Top Container – 20′OT - Mainly used for cargo that cannot be easily loaded through the door and needs to be loaded from the top.. The cargo could also be ingauge.. This type of container is also used for loading cargoes that are over high.. Used for the carriage of cargoes like machinery, glass etc

40′ Open Top Container – 40′OT – Mainly used for cargo that cannot be easily loaded through the door and needs to be loaded from the top.. The cargo could also be ingauge.. This type of container is also used for loading cargoes that are over high.. Used for the carriage of cargoes like machinery etc

20′ Flat Rack Container – 20′ FR – Mainly used for cargo that is overwidth and/or overhigh.. Big machinery, vehicles on tracks, big reels etc can be loaded on this type of container.. The cargo could also be ingauge, but is heavy and requires a forklift to load it.. In certain types of flat racks, the ends can also be folded – known as Collapsible Flat Racks..

40′ Flat Rack Container – 40′ FR – Mainly used for cargo that is overwidth and/or overhigh.. Big machinery, vehicles on tracks, big reels etc can be loaded on this type of container.. The cargo could also be ingauge, but is heavy and requires a forklift to load it.. In certain types of flat racks, the ends can also be folded – known as Collapsible Flat Racks..

20′ Flat or COFL convertible to Platform – Mainly used for cargo that is overwidth, overlength and/or overhigh.. Big machinery, Heavy equipments, large vehicles on tracks, boats, big reels etc can be loaded on this type of container.. The cargo could also be ingauge, but is heavy and requires a forklift to load it..

40′ Flat or COFL convertible to Platform – Mainly used for cargo that is overwidth, overlength and/or overhigh.. Big machinery, Heavy equipments, large vehicles on tracks, boats, big reels etc can be loaded on this type of container.. The cargo could also be ingauge, but is heavy and requires a forklift to load it..

Refrigerated Cargo (Reefer) : A refrigerated container or reefer is a shipping container used in intermodal freight transport that is refrigerated for the transportation of temperature sensitive cargo..

While a reefer will have an integral refrigeration unit, they rely on external power, from electrical power points at a land based site, a container ship or on quay. When being transported over the road on a trailer they can be powered from diesel powered generators (“gensets”) which attach to the container whilst on road journeys..

20′ Reefer Container – 20′ RF & 40′ Reefer Container – 40′ RF 

Reefer containers are used to carry many cargoes that are sensitive to temperature changes and require a temperature controlled environment.. Examples include Frozen Meat, Fresh Produce, Fruits, Vegetables, Certain chemicals, Photofilms etc.. Majority of the 40′ containers are high cube containers.. Many of the modern ships are designed to carry optimum 40′RF..

Container images courtesy of Hapag Lloyd - http://www.hapag-lloyd.com one of the top five shipping companies in the world..

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