1. A large standardized metal box used for transporting goods by ship, truck, or train
The freight container was loaded onto the cargo ship at the port.
O contêiner de carga foi carregado no navio de carga no porto.
2. A reusable, stackable container conforming to international standards for intermodal transport
Modern freight containers come in standard sizes like 20-foot and 40-foot units.
Os contêineres de carga modernos vêm em tamanhos padrão como unidades de 20 e 40 pés.