What is the difference between different materials of customized shipping containers?

2023-04-19 00:44:37

Customized Shipping Container is an important loading tool in sea freight. According to the box material, it can be divided into aluminum alloy box, steel box and composite material box. These three types of Containers have some differences and characteristics when they are used. The following will introduce the differences of these three types of customized Shipping Containers.

The first aluminum alloy box

Aluminum alloy boxes are widely used around the world. It is mainly made of aluminum, mixed with non-metallic materials, and processed by stamping and welding processes. The advantage is that it is lighter and more corrosion-resistant than other cabinet materials, reduces energy consumption and allows greater load. In addition, the aluminum alloy box also has certain moisture-proof and fireproof performance, and has good sealing performance. Therefore, the goods transported in the aluminum alloy box are also safer and more reliable when used, and are widely favored. However, the price of aluminum alloy boxes is relatively high, and it is easy to be damaged due to scratches on the surface, requiring regular maintenance.

The second steel box

Steel boxes are the most common customized shipping containers and the most classic container material. Due to its thick steel, the steel box has a very high load-bearing capacity, which is suitable for some items with large volume and weight for sea transportation. In addition, the fire performance of steel boxes is also very good, there are many types and the price is relatively cheap. The disadvantage is that the corrosion resistance of the steel box is relatively poor, and it is easy to rust, and the weight of the steel box is relatively large, and the transportation cost will also increase.

The third type of composite box

Composite box is the product of modern environmental protection concept, made of composite materials. Compared with aluminum alloy boxes and steel boxes, composite material boxes have higher strength and higher load bearing capacity, and are also excellent in moisture and corrosion resistance. Since the material of the composite material can be designed according to the needs, the composite material box has a certain degree of adaptability and environmental protection. However, with the continuous change and progress of manufacturing composite material technology, the cost of composite material boxes is still relatively high, and there are still some constraints, such as difficult to recover materials, fewer manufacturers, and so on.

To sum up, the three types of customized shipping containers made of different materials have their own advantages and disadvantages when adapting to different logistics processes and transportation environments. According to actual needs and specific conditions, cargo owners can make reasonable choices and combine relevant regulations and standards to ensure the safety, efficiency, and environmental protection of the cargo and successfully complete the task of international shipping.