摘要 |
<p>A freight container (1) having a base (2) and a roof (5) wherein fitting means (8, 9) for lifting the container and/or stacking the second container on the roof is provided with a support strut (24) moveably mounted on the container such that the support strut can be moved from a load-bearing position in which the support strut transfers a load between the fitting means and the base during lifting and stacking and a loading position in which a support means does not substantially impede loading and unloading of the freight container from a side of the container. The support strut is carried on a gate structure (20) hinged to corner posts (3, 4) of the container.</p> |