Abstract

Lays down the basic specifications and testing requirements for ISO series 1 freight containers of the totally enclosed general purpose types and certain specific purpose types (closed, vented, ventilated or open top) which are suitable for international exchange and for conveyance by road, rail and sea, including interchange between these forms of transport.


General information 

  • Status
     :  Withdrawn
    Publication date
     : 1990-08
  • Edition
     : 5
    Number of pages
     : 24
  • Technical Committee
     : ISO/TC 104/SC 1 General purpose containers
  • ICS
     :
    55.180.10 General purpose containers

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