System of intermodal cargo transport using standard ISO containers (click here for interior dimensions) that can be loaded on container ships, railroad cars, and certain kinds of truck chassis.
-Cargo is carried in the hold of the vessel rather than in a container.
-Suitable for commodities that are too heavy, large, or otherwise not compatible with other commodities being containerized.
-Can include cargo in crates, on pallets, or otherwise properly secured for ocean transportation.