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CONTENEUR PAROIS LATERALES OUVERTES [1 record]

Record 1 2003-05-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Containers
  • Transport of Goods
DEF

A shipping container with side doors which drop down to give unrestricted access to the sides of the container for loading or discharging.

OBS

When provided by an ocean carrier, this type of container is sometimes the subject of an additional charge on the freight rate.

Key term(s)
  • open side container

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conteneurs
  • Transport de marchandises

Spanish

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