In the transportation of containerized goods, the appropriate container must be selected according to the nature, type, volume, weight and shape of the goods for the safety of the ship, cargo and box. Otherwise, not only some goods can not be carried, but also due to improper selection and resulting in damage. The selection of containers for containerized goods can be considered as follows:
(1) Clean goods and filthy goods: general cargo containers, ventilated containers, open-top containers, refrigerated containers can be used;
(2) Valuable goods and fragile goods: General cargo containers can be used;
(3) Refrigerated goods and perishable goods: refrigerated containers, ventilated containers, heat-insulating containers can be selected;
(4) Bulk cargo: can choose bulk container, can container;
(5) Animals and plants: Select livestock (animal) containers, ventilated containers;
(6) Heavy cargo: open top containers, frame containers, platform containers;
(7) Dangerous goods: General cargo containers, frame containers and refrigerated containers are available.