American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Products and Services Container Certification

Container Certification

ABS offers independent, third-party container certification on a wide range of containers to international and industry standards and regulations as well as those specified by owners and manufacturers.

Most containers fall under the category of Intermodal or Offshore. More information on these types can be found below.

OTHER CONTAINER CERTIFICATION SERVICES

Here are the other container-related certification services from ABS:

Corner Castings
Container Refrigeration Machinery
Container Chassis
Repair Facility
Factory Approval.

ABS has published multiple Rules and Guides and is experienced in the application of the Rules, Guides, standards and regulations developed over more than 40 years that we have been active in the industry. We are focused on service which is achieved through our professional engineering and inspection staff.

Benefits of ABS Certification

Easily accessible worldwide inspection staff located in nearly 200 offices in 70 countries
Expertise drawn from more than 40 years in the industry
One-stop certification to the applicable regulations, codes or standards necessary for the worldwide operation of containers
Faster engineering turn-around time
Verification of the container’s structural integrity in compliance to applicable rules and regulations
Certification to ABS Rules and Guides lead to reduced cargo handling, security improvements and reductions in damage and loss.

Container Forms

Intermodal Container Certification Request Form

Offshore Container Certification Request Form

Certification - Carbon Steel Corner Castings

Certification - Refrigeration Machinery

Certification - Container Chassis

Certification - Repair Facilities

Thermal Containers - USDA Application (AB 214a)

Container Guides

Rules for Certification of Cargo Containers

Guide for Portable Accommodation Modules

Guide for Certification of Offshore Containers

Guide for Certification of Container Securing Systems

Container Certification

Intermodal Containers

Offshore Containers

Container Certification Process

Submit Container Certification Application

Contact the Global Container Department

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