It depends on the size of the ship. The largest container ship, Emma Maersk, can carry up to 15,000 TEUs (TEUs equal to 20' container).
There are three sizes that I am aware of. The 20 ft which is really 19'5" long by 7'8"wide by 7'9" high, the 40 ft which is 39'6" long by 7'8" wide by 7'9" high, and the 40 ft (tall) which has the same dimensions as the 40 ft except it is 8' 10" high.
It depends on the size of the ship. The largest container ship, Emma Maersk, can carry up to 15,000 TEUs (TEUs equal to 20' container).
They're all the same size as the trailer on a semi:
8 feet wide, 8 ft high. length varies but 40 feet is a sort of standard.
Ziploc plastic and freezer containers come in many various sizes. The sizes range from a half cup size, all the way up to a two gallon size for the plastic bowls. The ziploc bags go all the way up to one gallon size.
Ice cream containers come in various sizes.
Boilers became the sole source of power for ships of all classes and sizes.
Shipping containers are used for trains and ships for efficiency.
With ships not fitted to carry containers on deck they can usually be lashed down in the ships internal holds (if available). If the containers need to be stored on deck lashing points can be welded to the weather deck to facilitate this.
There are hundreds, maybe thousands, of different sizes of containers. Now if you are referring to ocean freight shipping containers, that could narrow the field.
Sterlite storage containers come in a number of different sizes. They have containers with a 28-quart capacity, 41-quart capacity, 18 gallon capacity and 25 gallon capacity.
The best place to go to find a selection of plastic containers in all shapes and sizes would be at a grocery store. You should check out Walmart, Target, and Meijers for plastic containers.
Countertop kitchen compost containers can be purchased at many retailers. Amazon and eBay have many listed that one may find suitable for purchase. The containers are available in various sizes and often odor-free.
Container ships are some of the largest ships to cross the oceans. The function is to transport goods from one location to another. The reason containers are used is because the containers can be loaded and unloaded extremely efficiently and shipped with relative ease.
Some are specialist ships carrying grains, cars, ore of some kind or fuel of some kind. Many just carry mixed cargo such as autos, machinery, containers of all sizes.
It depends on the size of the can. Play dough is available in sizes from tiny containers to larger tub-like containers.