Aircraft carry containers somewhat similar to the 20′ boxes carried on surface transport. Here are some sample dimensions and capacities: Descpt. Measurement Tare Wt.* Shape Notional Vol. M’n Deck 8′WX20′LX8′H 1000Kg Rect’glr. 1174 cu ft ” ” 8′Wx10′LX8′H 260Kg Rect’gr. 606 cu ft*This is a tare weight allowance figure. Because of the light construction of [...]
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Swap Body
By admin on August 28th 2010 - No Comment
A swap body (or swop body) is a standard freight container for road and rail transport. The design of swap bodies is optimized to minize empty weight, saving on initial purchase cost(less materials required to manufacture) and on trucking fuel cost(less dead weight to be transported). As a consequence, swap bodies are not stackable or [...]
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