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<p>Shipping containers are steel structures made for transporting freight to another destination.</p>
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<p>The shipping or freight containers keep the cargo safe during transport. They are built to withstand many weather conditions. Many types of goods can be transported in such containers such as:</p>
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<h5 class="mt-3">Related glossary terms</h5>
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