Basic size for series of demountable freight containers covered by ASA MH5 standards is 40×8×8-ft van container; this appears to be maximum practical size from both manufacturing and operating viewpoints, and is largest size legal on practically all highways of United States; nominal lengths are in 10-ft increments; 2 sizes of cargo containers are part of same series; MH5.1-1962, illustrates both types and gives specifications; work is in progress on standard methods of handling and mounting to provide for universal interchange between different modes of transportation, and on smaller pallet containers.
Progress of freight container standardization
Mag Standards
Magazine of Standards ; 34 , n 2
1963
2 pages
Standard
English
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