Container flat

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001319",
  "term": "Container flat",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A type of railway flatcar specifically designed to transport intermodal containers. These wagons feature twist locks or other securing mechanisms to hold containers firmly in place during transit. They are a standard component in modern freight rail operations, accommodating containers typically 20 or 40 feet in length.",
  "synonyms": [
    "container wagon",
    "container flat wagon"
  ],
  "subject": "Rail equipment",
  "see_also": [
    "container wagon"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Containertragwagen",
    "es": "vagón plataforma para contenedores",
    "fr": "wagon plat porte-conteneurs"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/container-flat/"
}