31 Aug A Guide to Shipping Container Grading
Absolute Containers offers a variety of new and used containers to suit our clients’ requirements. Container grading is important because not all containers are created equal, that is why we make use of a grading system to help distinguish between containers of varying quality. Containers are known for having a robust structure that can withstand harsh shipment, storage, and handling conditions. Shipping containers grades are based on the factors of aesthetics and structure and should be considered independently from each other. For instance, a container might be structurally sound while still having a few dents and some rust. All shipping containers can be classified in terms of; One Trip (aka New), grade A, B or C and so on. Each container is graded by the depots based on age, condition, dents, rust, etc. At Absolute Containers, we do not sell containers lower than C grade, with the aim of ensuring all shipping containers are graded wind and watertight to meet relevant standards. When considering container repairs and patches, it may not necessarily affect the containers grading but should follow the International Convention for Safe Containers requirements. A container that is wind and watertight means there are no holes in steel work and doors still...