The main types of containers, as defined by ISO Standards Handbook on Freight Containers are: 1. General purpose containers; 2. Specific purpose containers. - closed ventilated container; - open top container; - platform based container open sided; - platform based container open sided with complete superstructure; - platform based container open sided with incomplete superstructure and fixed ends; - platform based container open sided with incomplete superstructure and folding ends; - platform (container); 3. Specific cargo containers; - thermal container; - insulated container; - refrigerated container - (expendable refrigerant); - mechanically refrigerated container; - heated container; - refrigerated and heated container; - tank container; - dry bulk container; - named cargo container (such as automobile, livestock and others); and, - air mode container.