You have probably seen pictures of container ships carrying hundreds of containers stacked one on top of the other. Have you ever wondered how they stand tall without collapsing?

You might have seen some alpha-numeric sequences on containers. Ever wondered what they mean? These sequence markings are known as Container Markings. They are important for the monitoring and general safety of a container. Let’s have a look at each of these container markings individually to get an idea of what they mean and why it is needed.