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Brief History of A Shipping Container

January 18, 2023
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1 Brief History of A Shipping Container

1.1 How Was the Shipping Container Created?
1.2 A Trade Revolution
1.3 Current Use of Shipping Containers
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Brief History of A Shipping Container

Nearly since the beginning of time, people have traded goods. Starting from the trading of
luxury commodities back in the 1st century BC, to spices, tea, and precious metals. There
are more product demands between nations as globalization grows. Any type of
packaging used to load goods, starting from sacks, barrels, and wooden crates were
manually loaded onto cargo vessels which were known as break-bulk shipping. Whether
it’s for necessities like perishable goods (raw meat, fish, dairy, fruits, and vegetables),
electronics, vehicles, or many more types of goods; more demands keep coming and
continue to grow every year. Each of these products is essential to the economy. A longer
delivery process was needed back in the days because people had to load sacks, barrels,
and wooden crates in small quantities or sometimes one by one and arrange them inside
the ship. Nowadays using shipping containers is faster for international goods to
ultimately arrive at your doorstep. Today shipping containers were largely used, but how
were they first created? Let’s look back at the history of shipping containers before
understanding their specific use in this article.
How Was the Shipping Container Created?

Let’s get acquainted with an American entrepreneur, Malcolm McLean, who first invented
the idea of shipping containers in global trade back in 1956. Just like before any other
inventions were initiated, they were sparked by tiny wonders of how things work. He
pondered how to efficiently and quickly load the entire cargo from a truck onto a shipping
vessel and started his collaboration with engineer Keith Tantlinger to make the world’s
first shipping container. The invention turned out to be very useful which helped reduce
unused space and save up time for the loading and unloading process. It also brought a
significant change by enabling seamless cargo transportation between land, rail, and
water.
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A Trade Revolution
In ancient times, it was presumed that goods were traded and transported between lands
by dugout canoes or boats which earlier people independently developed. Basic
commodities were carried over long distances, like farming crops, livestock, and textiles.
With limited resources, shipping time could take a very long time. While looking back, we
could feel a sense of relief with current technology and convenience. Today the industry
continues to boom and a trade revolution has been made. There are currently numerous
numbers of shipping containers moving between nations. Shipping cost has become
relatively cheap and more products are easily brought by shipping containers.
Current Use of Shipping Containers

As the whole world around us has changed significantly over the past few years, the world
of international trade has been handier when it comes to keeping up with the
development and technological improvement of shipping containers. Tradecorp’s shipping
containers are made of sturdy materials that are rust-resistant, secured, and durable for
multiple uses. Storage containers are also relatively sustainable for delivering goods
internationally, which makes them an ideal choice to transfer in big volumes. Many types
of shipping containers can be provided by Tradecorp, starting from standard dry conex
containers to offshore DNV, reefer containers, tank containers, specialized ones, and more.
Our shipping containers are also available for lease for any kind of use. Used and new ones
are available to purchase which you can check out for more details here. If you still need
some assistance, do not hesitate to contact us we will respond to you promptly.
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3/22/23, 4:44 PM Brief History of Shipping Containers | Tradecorp | Blog

Shipping Containers USA

Brief History of A Shipping Container

1 Brief History of A Shipping Container

Brief History of A Shipping Container

How Was the Shipping Container Created?

Current Use of Shipping Containers

3 Favorite Styles of Restaurants Using Shipping Containers

10' DRY SHIPPING

10.5' MINI OFFSHORE

20' HIGH CUBE CONTAINER WITH STEEL FLOOR

20' REFRIGERATED SUPER FREEZER (-60°C)

40' HIGH CUBE SIDE OPEN DOUBLE DOOR

40' DRY SHIPPING CONTAINER

BEST SELLING PRODUCTS

20' High Cube Shipping Container

20' Reefer Container (Thermoking Magnum +)

40' High Cube Shipping Container

LATEST CONTAINER NEWS

Customizing Shipping Container Floor: 5 Popular Options

What Is an Offshore DNV Container? Know the Benefits and Uses

4 Lock Types of Shipping Container

20' SITE OFFICE CONTAINER WITH PANTRY

20' STORAGE CONTAINER WITH 2 X ROLL-UP DOORS

10' HIGH CUBE DANGEROUS GOODS

20' HIGH CUBE SIDE OPEN DANGEROUS GOODS

20' HALF HEIGHT CONTAINER

20' OPEN TOP CONTAINER

20' FLAT RACK CONTAINER

20' TANK CONTAINER 11 25KL

20'DC ENCLOSED OFFICE

40' OPEN TOP CONTAINER

FILL OUT THE FORM AND GET THE BEST PRICE

Type your container

Would you like delivery?

When do you need it?

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