China's container industry started in the late 1970s and early 1980s. After 20 years' development, the annual production capacity was approximately 5.8 million TEU, which was 145 times as large as 20 years before, accounting for over 96% of the world's production capacity.
China's container industry has made three world records since 1993, namely:
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With the requirements of the international shipping industry, the ISO containers and non-ISO containers made in China are nearly all exported to other countries. The international market share of China's containers is getting larger and there have been various products released since 1993. The product structure was very simple at the beginning, but now it has various products for special purposes, including many cargo containers such as warm-keeping containers, pot containers, dry bulk cargo containers, regional special containers, semi-trailer containers, and so on. Altogether, it has about 900 types with different sizes which can meet the needs of customers all over the world.
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Shipping Container Manufacturing And Distribution
Although the ISO Container got it's conception and start through American ingenuity, the United
States had no ability to either build shipping containers economically or the ships to carry them.
The first shipping containers were manufactured by Japan, Europe, then later Korea, Hong Kong
and Taiwan. Those countries accounted for about 90% of all shipping container production.
The world needed less expensive shipping containers, and by the early 1980’s China was surging
rapidly as a global manufacturer of many products and commodities. Not only was China booming
as a global exporter, but they had become one of the largest global manufacturers of steel.
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China entered into the shipping container manufacturing in 1980 with the formation of CIMC in
Shenzhen, China, but only gained it's greatest momentum beginning in 1993. Not only was China's
low cost of labor an issue, but China was also becoming the largest producer and recycler of steel.
By 1995 even Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea and most of Europe were producing their shipping
containers in Mainland China.
Since 1996 CIMC has been the largest manufacturer of ISO Containers in the world, and by 2007
China was producing 82% of the entire world supply of ISO shipping containers. There are now
many smaller companies manufacturing in China that fabricate the ISO Containers in competition
with CIMC.
Now, whether you see a shipping container from China Shipping, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Evergreen,
OOCL, Cronos, Hyundai, Hamburg, or any other shipping company, they are all still made in China.
Even though many companies such as Travelodge and Tempo Housing Keetwonen prefer new and
specially designed ISBU modules from China factories they are still recyclable and very Eco-Green
housing units.
There are many levels in the ISO Container Industry, similar to the manufacture and distribution
levels of automobiles, large electronics, appliances, and other large products.
The four (4) very basic levels of the container industry are Compliance, Manufacturing, Distribution,
and Consumers.
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• ISO Maritime Compliance and Manufacturing Standards
The organization that sets these standards is called the IMO, meaning International Maritime
Organization.
All 'containers modules' manufactured for the purpose of shipping via the seas, ocean, or rail must
be manufactured according to ISO Maritime standards set forth by the IMO, and then CSC certified.
This IMO Standard is not always necessary for 'container modules' manufactured specifically as an
ISBU module.
• Structural Engineers
• ISO Certified Container Factory
• CSC Inspections and CSC-Plates
Most Shipping Companies, Leasing Companies, and Container Distributors do not have their own
manufacturing facilities. Most of these companies simply contract with a Steel Fabricator that
specializes only in the manufacturing of 'shipping containers', 'ISBU modules', and related
components.
For example, when a Shipping Agency orders shipping containers the Container Manufacturer they
already know the basics of the product. They only allow minimal modifications from the IMO
Standards.
Such modifications may include, additional structural strengths, wall corrugation types, flooring
types, paint colors, locking systems, venting, company logos and usually two choices of wall steel
thickness.
Minimum quantities of 100 units are standard, with additional price breaks in larger quantities.
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For additional details regarding Manufacturing Compliance, and the Manufacturing process
please Login to the Member website.
[ Login ]Distribution Networks
The prime purchasers and distributors of new, and used ISO Shipping Container modules and ISBU
modules are divided into the following Distribution Network categories:
Distribution Network "A"
• Shipping Agencies
• Leasing Companies
• Container Dealer's Association
Distribution Network "B"
• Container Depots
• Container Dealer's Association
Consumers and End Users of Shipping Containers and ISBU Modules
• DIY Consumer
• Modifiers
• Building Contractor
• Real Estate Developers
• Portable Storage Dealers
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NOTE:
Not all Shipping Container Manufacturers provide sufficient Quality Control (QC) methods,especially in China. However even the largest Shipping Companies complain with QC issues in
some China factories, in spite of their QC supervision. However, all containers always meet CSC
standards before receiving the CSC-Plate and credentials.
Additionally, not all Shipping Container resellers and dealers are legitimate. Use caution when placing
orders for Used shipping containers in your area. The business ethic of the Seller is critical.
Be certain that
all quotations
include delivery to your site, firm pricing, and a solid delivery date.We Do Not Recommend Third Party Sources. Buy directly from credible Dealers only!
For an updated, current list of credible Container dealers visit the Container Dealers Association
(CDA) website.