Our standards for freight containers aim to ensure durability, security, and interoperability, facilitating smooth and reliable global trade.

Insights

Quality management: The path to continuous improvement

There are many misconceptions about what a quality management system (QMS) does. Let’s delve into what a QMS is, what it should look like and why your company absolutely needs one.

By Rick Gould on

Towards a net-zero logistics sector

Moving cargo around the world is a carbon-intensive business, and new guidance launched at Davos will go a long way to getting freight back on track.

Coworkers carrying cardboard boxes in a warehouse.

By Elizabeth Gasiorowski-Denis on

Why intelligent supply chains will rule the world

Global freight transport is a key component in the trade of goods and materials, but new demands on the transport network are creating fresh challenges for data. Transport companies are endeavouring to meet those new demands, but are they successful? Discover how an adaptive, intelligent supply chain – built around standards – accelerates innovation and drives change.

Sample standards

International harmonized method(s) for a coherent quantification of CO2e emissions of freight transport

Series 1 freight containers — Specification and testing
Part 2: Thermal containers

Series 1 freight containers — Specification and testing
Part 3: Tank containers for liquids, gases and pressurized dry bulk

Series 1 freight containers — Classification, dimensions and ratings — Amendment 2

Series 1 freight containers — Specification and testing
Part 5: Platform and platform-based containers

Series 1 freight containers — Classification, dimensions and ratings — Amendment 1