CONTAINER STANDARDS TOO LOOSE IN U.S.

The problems arising from nonstandardized cargo containers, especially refrigerated containers, are discussed. The various sizes of containers and types of refrigerating systems used in the United States are mentioned and the disadvantages due to lack of standardization are cited. British, European and Japanese practice is described as superior to American. The future use of liquid nitrogen refrigeration is recommended.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation

  30 Church Street
  New York, NY  United States  10007
• Authors:
  • Westling, L L
• Publication Date: 1970-3

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 71-73
• Serial:
  • Marine Engineering/Log
  • Volume: 75
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: New York: Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corp.
  • ISSN: 0732-5460

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Containers; Liquid nitrogen; Refrigeration (Structures); Refrigeration systems; Standards
• Old TRIS Terms: Container standards
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00015010
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 7 1971 12:00AM