What are the most commonly used container sizes?
The most common container sizes used in international commerce are 20 ft, , 28 ft, 40 ft, and 48 ft. 24 ft, 44 ft, 45 ft, 46 ft, 53 ft, 56 ft

What is the standard width of a container?
8ft

Why do you need a container yard?
Primarily the shipping lines need to store containers ashore until a suitable shipment is found to re use them. During that time any damages or ware & tare of the containers are appropriately dealt with in order to maintain them in good order, ready to be used for shipping cargoes.

What is a container made of?
The framework of containers is normally steel. The exterior sheathing may be either steel or aluminum. Interior sheathing may consist of plywood or composite materials.

How do you transport a container by land?
Highway movement of containers takes place on chassis. A chassis is a framework equipped with wheels, which, when loaded with a container, results in something very similar to a normal trailer

Who is a "container inspector"?
The inspector is the most important judge of the condition of the container. It is the inspector's responsibility to ensure that any repair worthy damage is found and designated for repair and that the appropriate extent and the extent and method of repair are indicated to correct the damage. The inspector should identify wear and deterioration conditions, so that timely repairs can be made.

Why do you need to inspect containers?
It is in the long term interest of all parties to ensure that proper inspections are carried out and those appropriate repairs of acceptable quality are made which in turn would maximize the useful life of the container.

How does a reefer container maintain low temperatures for days?
The temperature is maintained utilizing a thermal storage material, and is actively controlled by a regulator. This regulator does not require any electrical power. The container also maintains cold temperatures through the utilization of high performance Vacuum Insulation Panel (VIP) technology.

What is rigging?
Converting or modifying a container for a specific purpose such as for the garment industry for hanging garment trade. Some times the exporters require to ship garments on hangers rather than in cartons. So that the garments could directly be sent to the market place crumple free. For that the ordinary ocean containers need to be modified using steel bars, ropes with polythene lining.

Why choose LIL?
LIL provides ISO 9001:2000 accredited quality service which is monitored by several Continuous Improvement projects.

What are the IT capabilities of LIL?
Our custom developed and fully integrated software system covers all our depot operations and we offer online connections to customers to access the LIL system in order to stay updated on all related information such as gate in/out movements, inventory details, repair estimates, etc. we are flexible when it comes to catering to specific system requirements of different customers.

What is a Consolidated Data Plate?
A CDP is a rectangular marketing plate affixed to the door which contain certification information of more than one convention, regulation or other certification applicable to that container.