The modern shipping container was invented in the 1950s by Malcolm P. McLean, a U.S. trucking entrepreneur. He revolutionized global trade by enabling containers to be lifted directly from trucks onto ships, eliminating the need to unpack and reload individual items.
Common sizes include:
- 20-foot (20’)
- 40-foot (40’)
- 40-foot High Cube (40’ HC)
- 45-foot High Cube (45’ HC)
These containers form the backbone of the global supply chain and are essential in intermodal transport systems.
