1.1 This International Standard specifies methods of handling and securing series 1 freight containers built and tested to comply with the latest editions of ISO 1496-1 to ISO 1496-6.
NOTE — International Standard ISO 1496, Series 1 freight container? — Specification and testing, will comprise the following parts:
Part 1: General cargo containers for general purposes.
Part 2: Thermal containers.
Part 3: Tank containers for liquids and gases.
Part 4: Non-pressurized containers for dry bulk.^
Part 5: Platform andplatform-based containers.^
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Freight containers built to earlier editions of ISO 1496 may not possess the same capabilities.
1.2 This International Standard defines basic principles and procedures to ensure safe operation of containers in all surface modes of transport.
1.3 Methods of handling and securing are described for both loaded and empty containers.
The conditions for lifting different types of loaded and empty containers are laid down in clause 6.