A cargo optimizing device includes a rectangular frame having transverse forklift pockets; a rectangular deck housed within the rectangular frame; and stabilization rollers pivotally joined to the rectangular frame at opposing longitudinal ends. The rollers snugly engage with vertical channels of a corrugated shipping container sidewall in an extended position oblique to the rectangular frame and retract to an upright storage position abutting the rectangular frame. The cargo optimizing device forms a second stacking level in a shipping container which otherwise has an upper level of unused space. The device can be supported by legs or suspended by belts.

Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide for modular containers with specialized corner fittings. In one example, a container, includes: six sides; and eight corner fittings, wherein each respective corner fitting of the eight corner fittings comprises: a first outward face on a first side of the six sides; a second outward face on a second side of the six sides; a third outward face on a third side of the six sides; and a corner fitting aperture in at least one of the first outward face, second outward face, or third outward face and centered approximately 3.379 inches from a first edge of the respective corner fitting and approximately 3.379 inches from a second edge of the respective corner fitting.

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 cargo optimizing device includes a first and a second cargo platform pivotably attached to a center shaft. The first and second cargo platforms have transverse and longitudinal support members. When unfolded into a cargo support configuration, the device forms a planar cargo support. The device has a two-part platform frame in which the members are suspended and can be folded around the central shaft for storage. Support legs are pivotably attached to the frame and retractable rollers extend from the periphery. The device is modular: the transverse members slide to bridge to a second device. The frame and the attached longitudinal members have apertures aligned to accommodate the sliding transverse members. The cargo optimizing device forms a second stacking level in a shipping container which otherwise has an upper level of unused space. The device can be supported by legs or suspended by belts.

A beam, systems, and methods for increasing the use of cargo volume in a shipping container. An example beam is configured to be removably coupled to a track having a plurality of openings and coupled to a sidewall of a shipping container and thereby cantilevered to support cargo therein. The beam includes a housing extending between a first and second end. A bracket is coupled to the second end of the beam. And a connector coupled is to the beam's second end and arranged above the bracket. The connector has an engagement notch to engage with a first edge of a first opening in the track and has a latching tab configured to extend through the first opening adjacent to a second edge of the first opening. The connector is coupled to a latch having a spring-biased blocking plate configured to move from a first position to a second position.

A transport and storage container for liquids includes a pallet-type understructure for an inner container made of plastic, the inner container having four side walls, a sealable filling socket formed on an upper bottom and an outlet socket formed on the lower portion of a side wall and having a tapping fitting, the container comprising a cage having horizontal and vertical bars made of metal for receiving the inner container, at least two vertical bars disposed on opposite side walls, being connected at connecting portions by a traverse bar extending over the upper bottom of the inner container which is formed by a hollow profile, the vertical bars having a cross section recess for decreasing a shear force acting on the connecting screw in transition portions formed adjacent to the connecting portions.

A cargo optimizing device includes a first and a second cargo platform pivotably attached to a center shaft. The first and second cargo platforms have transverse and longitudinal support members. When unfolded into a cargo support configuration, the device forms a planar cargo support. The device has a two-part platform frame in which the members are suspended and can be folded around the central shaft for storage. Support legs are pivotably attached to the frame and retractable rollers extend from the periphery. The device is modular: the transverse members slide to bridge to a second device. The frame and the attached longitudinal members have apertures aligned to accommodate the sliding transverse members. The cargo optimizing device forms a second stacking level in a shipping container which otherwise has an upper level of unused space. The device can be supported by legs or suspended by belts.

A modular subsea fluid storage unit has a variable-volume inner tank having a rigid top panel and a peripheral wall that is flexible by virtue of concertina formation. The peripheral wall is extensible and retractable vertically while the horizontal width of the tank remains substantially unchanged. A side wall of a lower housing part surrounds and is spaced horizontally from the peripheral wall of the inner tank to define a floodable gap between the peripheral wall and the side wall that surrounds the tank. An upper housing part extends over and is vertically spaced from the top panel of the inner tank and overlaps the side wall to enclose the inner tank. The floodable gap and the upper housing part enhance thermal insulation and trap any fluids that may leak from the inner tank.

A cargo securement system for securing cargo in a container includes a number of extendable upper and extendable lower braces. The extendable upper braces mount to an upper portion of the framework of a module and extend to engage the container. The extendable lower braces extend from the floor system of the module and engage the walls of the container to apply a force that secures the module in place.

Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide for modular containers with specialized corner fittings. In one example, a container, includes: six sides; and eight corner fittings, wherein each respective corner fitting of the eight corner fittings comprises: a first outward face on a first side of the six sides; a second outward face on a second side of the six sides; a third outward face on a third side of the six sides; and a corner fitting aperture in at least one of the first outward face, second outward face, or third outward face and centered approximately 3.379 inches from a first edge of the respective corner fitting and approximately 3.379 inches from a second edge of the respective corner fitting.