container

Metal box of standardized size for transporting cargo.

bottom side rail

Metal part running the length of the container at the bottom.

fork pocket

Opening in the bottom of the container for a forklift truck’s fork.

bottom-end transverse member

Metal part running the width of the container at the bottom.

end door

side wall

top-end transverse member

Metal part running the width of the container at the top.

corner fitting

Metal reinforced part on each corner of the container with slots for hoisting hooks.

roof

corner structure

Durable metal part where two sides meet; it serves as a support post for containers stacked on it.