What is Open Top Container?
Open Top Container A shipping container with a removable roof or tarpaulin, used for oversized or bulk cargo loaded from the top; referenced in carrier instructions and B/L documentation.
Source: Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO
How is “Open Top Container” Used in Practice?
The open top container was used for loading heavy machinery by crane, as specified in the carrier’s instructions and bill of lading.
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Who Needs to Know This Term?
- Freight Forwarders
- Supply Chain Managers
- Customs Brokers
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A shipping container with a removable roof or tarpaulin, used for oversized or bulk cargo loaded from the top; referenced in carrier instructions and B/L documentation.
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