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What is Platform Container?

Platform Container A reinforced flat platform without side or end walls, used to transport oversized, heavy, or unconventional cargo that cannot fit in standard or closed containers.

Source: Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO

How is “Platform Container” Used in Practice?

Platform containers are ideal for transporting cargo that exceeds the length, width, or weight restrictions of standard containers.

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Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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What is Platform Container?

A reinforced flat platform without side or end walls, used to transport oversized, heavy, or unconventional cargo that cannot fit in standard or closed containers.

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