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Dry-cargo container

What is a dry-cargo container?

A dry-cargo container is a shipping container used for transporting all types of goods, except liquids. The dry-cargo container comes in a variety of sizes. Depending on the service provider, the container can be measured in 20', 40' or a little bit above 45'.

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