Open Top
Category: Logistics
Definition (plain English)
A container with a removable or open roof used for cargo loaded by crane or exceeding normal door height.
Why it matters commercially
Open-top shipments can add equipment scarcity, tarpaulin, lifting, out-of-gauge, and route restrictions.
Example
A supplier booked an open-top container for tall machinery after standard container door dimensions failed.
Common mistake
Assuming open-top solves every oversized move without checking height, weather protection, lashing, permits, and terminal handling.
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