BS ISO 1496-1:2013+A1:2016

What is ISO 1496-1 – Specification and testing of general cargo containers about?  

ISO 1496-1 is the first part of the multi-series international standard that focuses on the testing specification of cargo containers.  

ISO 1496-1 specifies the basic specifications and testing requirements for ISO series 1 freight containers of the enclosed general-purpose types and certain specific purpose types (closed, vented, ventilated or open-top) which are suitable for international exchange and conveyance by road, rail and sea, including interchange between these forms of transport. 

Note- 

ISO 1496-1 does not cover ventilation arrangements, either vented or ventilated. 

Who is ISO 1496-1 - Specification and testing of general cargo containers for? 

ISO 1496-1 on the testing specification of cargo containers is useful for: 

• Transportation companies 
• Containers manufacturing companies 
• Shipping companies 
• Air cargos 

Why should you use ISO 1496-1 - Specification and testing of general cargo containers?  

The strength requirements for containers are given in ISO 1496-1 (these requirements apply to all containers except where otherwise stated).  

ISO 1496-1 helps to test the ability of a container to withstand being lifted, from its four bottom corner fittings, using lifting devices bearing on the bottom corner fittings only and attached to a single transverse central spreader beam, above the container. 

What’s changed since the last update?  

BS ISO 1496-1:2013+A1:2016 supersedes BS ISO 1496-1:2013 which has been withdrawn. BS ISO 1496-1:2013+A1:2016 has been editorially revised