A container for the transport and storage of goods includes an internal fillable tank and an external support structure surrounding the tank. The external support structure has a base structure arranged below the tank, such that a base of the tank is supported on the base structure. The external support structure also has an upper support structure arranged above the tank for absorbing loads exerted on the tank from above. The base structure includes a plurality of lower column portions, and the upper support structure includes a plurality of corresponding upper column portions, which each project from opposing faces of the base structure and the upper support structure respectively and which meet somewhere along the height of the tank, thereby forming a number of columns for laterally supporting the tank.

A container for the transport and storage of goods includes an internal fillable tank and an external support structure surrounding the tank. The external support structure has a base structure arranged below the tank, such that a base of the tank is supported on the base structure. The external support structure also has an upper support structure arranged above the tank for absorbing loads exerted on the tank from above. The base structure includes a plurality of lower column portions, and the upper support structure includes a plurality of corresponding upper column portions, which each project from opposing faces of the base structure and the upper support structure respectively and which meet somewhere along the height of the tank, thereby forming a number of columns for laterally supporting the tank.

A container assembly configured for loading into/onto a Unit Load Device (ULD) generally includes first and second containers. Rearward sides of the first and second containers include a securing catchment assembly for mating and securing the first and second containers. Frontward sides of the first and second containers each include a plurality of female/male door securing assemblies that complementarily mate with male/female door securing assemblies of a door assembly. When the first and second containers are mated, the container assembly defines an outer perimeter that is smaller than an inner perimeter of the ULD. The outer perimeter of the container assembly has a shape generally conforming with the shape of the inner perimeter of the ULD. One or more shock absorption assemblies/airbag assemblies configured to reduce vibration and movement of the container assembly are disposable between one or more walls of the ULD and the first and second containers/container assembly.

A container assembly configured for loading into/onto a Unit Load Device (ULD) generally includes first and second containers. Rearward sides of the first and second containers include a securing catchment assembly for mating and securing the first and second containers. Frontward sides of the first and second containers each include a plurality of female/male door securing assemblies that complementarily mate with male/female door securing assemblies of a door assembly. When the first and second containers are mated, the container assembly defines an outer perimeter that is smaller than an inner perimeter of the ULD. The outer perimeter of the container assembly has a shape generally conforming with the shape of the inner perimeter of the ULD. One or more shock absorption assemblies/airbag assemblies configured to reduce vibration and movement of the container assembly are disposable between one or more walls of the ULD and the first and second containers/container assembly.

A cleaning arrangement for cleaning an interior volume of a tank, the arrangement comprising: a plurality of ultrasonic transducers mounted to a support body to be mounted to the tank, in use, and means for providing electrical power to the transducers, wherein the transducers are mounted to the support body such that, when the support body is mounted to the tank, in use, and when power is supplied to the transducers, the transducers generate ultrasonic waves throughout the interior of the tank.

A cleaning arrangement for cleaning an interior volume of a tank, the arrangement comprising: a plurality of ultrasonic transducers mounted to a support body to be mounted to the tank, in use, and means for providing electrical power to the transducers, wherein the transducers are mounted to the support body such that, when the support body is mounted to the tank, in use, and when power is supplied to the transducers, the transducers generate ultrasonic waves throughout the interior of the tank.

A temperature controlled container comprises exterior wall structure, interior wall structure positioned within the exterior wall structure, the interior wall structure at least partially defining an interior space configured to hold one or more products for shipping, and a chamber defined between the interior and exterior wall structure, the chamber configured to retain thermal storage medium to provide a thermally insulative layer at least partially protecting the interior space.

A temperature controlled container comprises exterior wall structure, interior wall structure positioned within the exterior wall structure, the interior wall structure at least partially defining an interior space configured to hold one or more products for shipping, and a chamber defined between the interior and exterior wall structure, the chamber configured to retain thermal storage medium to provide a thermally insulative layer at least partially protecting the interior space.

The present invention relates to a container provided with heat insulation means (8), characterized in that the heat insulation means (8) are removable and consist of a partition having a multilayered structure, or films, arranged between the wall of the tank (5) and at least the walls of two of the above-mentioned sides (2, 2′) as well as the upper surface (4) of the container (1). The invention further relates to the use of such heat insulation means (8) in a conventional container (1).

The present invention relates to a container provided with heat insulation means (8), characterized in that the heat insulation means (8) are removable and consist of a partition having a multilayered structure, or films, arranged between the wall of the tank (5) and at least the walls of two of the above-mentioned sides (2, 2′) as well as the upper surface (4) of the container (1). The invention further relates to the use of such heat insulation means (8) in a conventional container (1).