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explain what a shipping container is
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a shipping container is a container used to transport goods by road, rail, water, or air. shipping containers come in a variety of sizes and shapes, but are typically large, rectangular-shaped boxes made of steel and designed to be easy to load and stack. shipping containers are used in the maritime industry for consolidate goods for export to different destinations.
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