Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shipping-container
noun
ˈʃɪpɪŋ kənˌteɪnər
Definition
A shipping container is a large standardized container used for transporting goods by sea, land, or air.
Examples
- This shipping-container can hold up to 30 tons of cargo.
- Many businesses use a shipping container for their storage needs.
- The shipping-container was carefully loaded onto the cargo ship.
Meaning
Shipping containers are designed for the safe and efficient transport of cargo, allowing for easy loading, unloading, and transfer between different modes of transportation.
Synonyms
- freight container
- cargo box
- intermodal container
