Series 1 freight containers - Specification and testing - Part 1: General cargo containers for general purposes - Amendment 2

Conteneurs de la série 1 — Spécifications et essais — Partie 1: Conteneurs d'usage général pour marchandises diverses — Amendement 2

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
06-Jun-2024
Current Stage
6060 - International Standard published
Start Date
07-Jun-2024
Due Date
19-Apr-2024
Completion Date
07-Jun-2024

Relations

Effective Date
22-Oct-2022

Overview

ISO 1496-1:2013/Amd 2:2024 is the latest amendment to the international standard governing Series 1 freight containers, specifically focusing on general cargo containers for general purposes. Published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), this amendment updates specifications and testing protocols to ensure containers meet rigorous quality, safety, and durability requirements for global cargo transport. With freight containers playing a critical role in supply chains worldwide, maintaining high standards for container design and testing is essential for efficient and secure logistics operations.

Key Topics

  • Container Recess Specifications
    Amendment 2 revises the design requirements for recesses in 1EEE and 1EE container units at specific fitting positions (1AAA/1AA/1A). These recesses ensure full access to fittings, improving operational efficiency and container compatibility during transport and handling.

  • Enhanced Floor Testing Protocols
    A major update is the introduction of detailed testing procedures (Annex E) simulating dynamic loading on container floors during cargo operations using powered industrial trucks. This includes:

    • Using test vehicles with defined axle loads and tire specifications
    • Slow, controlled movement covering the entire floor area across multiple test cycles
    • Sound observations to detect potential floorbreakage
  • Floorboard Marking and Compliance
    Floorboards must be permanently marked indicating production batch, date, and compliance designation “T7” to certify they meet strength requirements to withstand concentrated loads. Laminated floorboards are required to comply with rigidity and elasticity modulus tests (ISO 16978).

  • Failure Criteria and Batch Testing
    The amendment defines clear pass/fail criteria for floors, including detection of delamination, cracks, bulges, or permanent deformation. Testing applies to every production batch with re-tests mandated if initial failures occur.

Applications

ISO 1496-1:2013/Amd 2:2024 is vital for manufacturers, inspectors, and users of general cargo containers engaged in:

  • Shipping and Freight Logistics – Ensuring containers withstand operational stresses during loading/unloading and transport
  • Container Manufacturing – Verifying design alterations comply with international standards to maintain interoperability and safety
  • Quality Control and Certification – Performing rigorous floor strength and structural tests to uphold container integrity
  • Customs and Regulatory Compliance – Aligning container specifications with global trade and safety standards to facilitate cross-border movement
  • Supply Chain Management – Reducing risk of cargo damage through robust container flooring and structural design enhancements

Related Standards

  • ISO 16978 – Specifies testing for rigidity and elasticity modulus relevant to container floorboards
  • ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1 and 2 – Outline procedures for development, editorial and maintenance of ISO International Standards
  • ISO 1496 Series – The broader series addressing multiple container types and specifications for freight containers
  • International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) collaborations – Relevant for electrotechnical equipment and container integration standards

Keywords: ISO 1496-1, freight containers, general cargo containers, container specifications, container testing, flooring durability, container manufacturing standards, container floor test, container quality assurance, international shipping containers, cargo transport standards, ISO amendment 2024

Standard

ISO 1496-1:2013/Amd 2:2024 - Series 1 freight containers — Specification and testing — Part 1: General cargo containers for general purposes — Amendment 2 Released:7. 06. 2024

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Series 1 freight containers - Specification and testing - Part 1: General cargo containers for general purposes - Amendment 2

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International
Standard
ISO 1496-1
Sixth edition
Series 1 freight containers —
2013-07-01
Specification and testing —
AMENDMENT 2
Part 1:
2024-06
General cargo containers for
general purposes
AMENDMENT 2
Conteneurs de la série 1 — Spécifications et essais —
Partie 1: Conteneurs d'usage général pour marchandises diverses
AMENDEMENT 2
Reference number
ISO 1496-1:2013/Amd.2:2024(en) © ISO 2024

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ISO 1496-1:2013/Amd.2:2024(en)
Foreword
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ISO 1496-1:2013/Amd.2:2024(en)
Series 1 freight containers — Specification and testing —
Part 1:
General cargo containers for general purposes
AMENDMENT 2
5.3.6
Replace with the following:
1EEE and 1EE units shall have recesses longitudinally outboard of each of their fittings in the 1AAA/1AA/1A
positions. These recesses shall extend vertically to permit full access to the outboard aperture of the fittings
in the 1AAA/1AA/1A position, shall extend longitudinally from the longitudinal outward faces of the fittings
in the 1AAA/1AA/1A position outboard, to not less than 150 mm from the outboard face of the fittings in
the 1AAA/1AA/1A position and shall extend laterally from the external width of the container inboard not
less than 154 mm.
Figure 1
Replace with the following:
ISO 1496-1:2013/Amd.2:2024(en)
Key
X longitudinal (outboard) ≥ 150 mm
Y laterally ≥ 154 mm
Z vertical – shall allow full access to the aperture
Figure 1 — Lower intermediate fitting recess for a 45-foot container

6.9.1
Replace with the following:
6.9.1  General
This test shall be carried out in accordance with Annex E to simulate and prove the ability of a container
floor (floorboards and understructure) to withstand the concentrated dynamic loading imposed during
cargo operations involving powered industrial trucks or similar devices.
Floorboards manufactured to meet ISO container flooring requirements shall be identified by having
permanent markings on the side edge of the board showing production batch number, date and “T7”
indicating that the boar
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