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Open Top Container

In Indonesian: Kontainer Open Top Abbreviation: OT

An open top container has no steel roof; the top is closed with a tarpaulin supported by removable roof bows. Its ISO type code is 22U1 or 42U1. Cargo is loaded from above by crane, which suits tall machinery, sheet glass or stone blocks. A 20OT offers about 2,348 mm inner height and a typical payload of 28,130 kg. If cargo sticks out above the walls, the unit becomes out of gauge and needs carrier approval and surcharges.

Related terms

  • Flat Rack Container

    A flat rack is a container with a strong floor and end walls but no side walls or roof.

  • Out of Gauge (OOG) Cargo

    Out of gauge (OOG) cargo exceeds the dimensions of a container, usually travelling on an open top or flat rack: over-height, over-width or over-length.

  • Dry Container (General Purpose)

    A dry or general-purpose container is the standard closed steel box for general cargo that needs no temperature control, coded 22G1 (20GP) or 42G1 (40GP) under ISO 6346.

  • Lashing

    Lashing means securing cargo so it cannot shift under the accelerations of a sea voyage or a road journey.

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