INTRODUCTION
The mighty shipping containers are designed for rough crossings and handling: Their job is protecting goods from theft and damage during storage or shipment. Because containers are used and re-used, they will always experience wear and tear. Some wear will not impact the security of goods but damage can cause frustration if they leak or if they are rejected by shipping lines for unfitness.
It is better to be a shrewd consumer and protect your investment and cargo.
 
CONTENTS
 
PART1-DRY SHIPPING CONTAINERS
Introduction
History
Parts of a shipping container chassis
CONTAINER DAMAGE-Main reasons
Human Error
Weather Impacts
Accidents and Handling
CONTAINER INSPECTIONS-Survey and maintenance

PART-11
A GUIDE TO REFRIGERATED(reefer) SHIPPING CONTAINERS
Introduction
1-SUPPLY CHAIN AND CHILLED CARGO
2-THE MANY USES OFCLIMATE-CONTROLLED CONTAINERS
3-THE BASIC COMPONENTS OF A REEFER-Chassis
4-THE BASIC COMPONENTS OF A REEFER-Refrigeration system
5-REEFER INSPECTIONS-Survey and Maintenance
6-PACKING A REEFER  for PRISTINE ARRIVAL CONDITION OF
   GOODS.
 
A GLOSSARY OF SHIPPING TERMS & ABBREVIATIONS.
 
FOREWORD
This book which I recommend to you is a further endeavour to educate,
to device and improve both in theory and practice our maritime knowledge and our industry.
It is therefore a realization in part of these aims and aspirations an ideal compendium and companion for maritime students, marine surveyors, shipbrokers, shipowners, charterers and shipping business executives as well as being an updating of knowledge to all professionally.
The contents are a glossary compilation of most of the terms and lists of  abbreviations of shipping terms and definitions frequently used that one may come across in their maritime business and transactions.
 
CONTENTS
 
THE SHIP
1-DIMENSIONS OF SHIPS
2-SAFETY CERTIFICATES
3-TONNAGE
SHIPPING TERMS-Definitions & Abbreviations
1-CHARTERING TERMS-Definitions
2-CHARTERING TERMS-Geographical acronyms and abbreviations
3-SHIPPING TERMS GENERAL-Definitions
4-SHIPPING TERMS GENERAL-Abbreviations
WRECK & SALVAGE TERMS-Definitions
MARINE INSURANCE TERMS-Definitions
MARINE SURVEY TERMS-Abbreviations