Modern container shipping is generally traced to the US in 1950s. The simple idea of moving cargo by truck and ship without unloading it revolutionized global trade.

Today, millions of containers circulate worldwide, helping Canadian lumber travel thousands of kilometres while remaining competitive overseas.

A 40HC can carry up to 55m³ of lumber, depending on species, moisture, dimensions and weight.

Inside: L12.0m × W2.35m × H2.69m. Efficient loading helps lower transport cost per m³.

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