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Container Chassis

The frame and wheels of a trailer designed to transport marine shipping containers.
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What is a Container Chassis?

A Container Chassis, also known as a chassis trailer or chassis carrier, is a specialized type of trailer used in the U.S. to transport shipping containers between various locations. 

Shipping, or cargo containers, are often used at:

  • Ports
  • Rail yards
  • Distribution centers
  • Customer facilities. 

A Container Chassis is designed to securely and efficiently accommodate standard intermodal shipping containers, allowing for seamless intermodal transportation and easy transfer between different modes of transportation, such as ships, trains, and trucks. 

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