{"id":3366,"date":"2025-05-09T18:00:05","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T11:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/?p=3366"},"modified":"2025-05-09T16:55:23","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T09:55:23","slug":"shipping-container-twist-locks-types","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/shipping-container-twist-locks-types\/","title":{"rendered":"Shipping Container Twist Locks: Types and How to Use Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>During land or sea-based cargo shipment operations, it&#8217;s common to use shipping container twist locks on cargo ships to keep the containers from falling over.<\/p>\n<p>Although you can stack containers and leave them be when they&#8217;re stationary, it&#8217;s a different story altogether when you stack them in ships or trains.<\/p>\n<p>To prevent incidents of containers falling over from happening, shipping container twist locks come as the solution. Find out more about them here!<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em><strong>Also Read: <a class=\"row-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/container-office-buildings-and-how-they-benefit-the-mining-sector\/\" aria-label=\"\u201cContainer Office Buildings and How They Benefit the Mining Sector\u201d (Edit)\">Container Office Buildings and How They Benefit the Mining Sector<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><b>Maximum Number of Containers You Can Stack<\/b><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3368\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3368\" style=\"width: 1014px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-3368\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1746780650205-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"Container stack that can use shipping container twist locks\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1746780650205-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1746780650205-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1746780650205-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1746780650205-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1746780650205.jpg 2047w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3368\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Some stacked shipping containers in a land-based facility<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we can see, stacking shipping containers is a common practice in shipping yards, ports, and on cargo ships, as well as in modular construction projects. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the maximum number of containers you can stack depends on several factors below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The containers&#8217; types and weights<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The strength of the foundation<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The regulations or limits set by local authorities or shipping standards<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you pay close attention enough, you\u2019ll often see containers stacked up to eight or nine high in cargo ships.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is possible because the ship\u2019s deck is engineered to support the massive weight and because the containers are designed to bear vertical loads through their corner posts. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On land, the number is usually lower due to wind loads and foundation limits; stacking three to six containers high is typical in most container yards or construction sites.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even so, you can&#8217;t just stack containers and call it a day &#8211; there are several things you must consider when you want to do that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Damaged or corroded containers should never be at the bottom of a stack, as they could compromise the entire structure. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you stack container homes or offices as modular buildings, local building codes may further restrict stacking heights for safety reasons.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Securely Stack Shipping Containers<\/b><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1115px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/31466043\/pexels-photo-31466043\/free-photo-of-heavy-duty-ace-af-100d-forklift-in-industrial-setting.jpeg?auto=compress&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;w=1260&amp;h=750&amp;dpr=1\" alt=\"Shipping container forklift\" width=\"1125\" height=\"750\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A container forklift that can help with container stacking<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to stack shipping containers anywhere (trains, ships, work sites), here\u2019s how you do it right:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Inspect Containers<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check for structural integrity, especially at the corner posts and floors, and only choose containers in good condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Prepare the Site<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a level, stable foundation-such as a concrete pad or compacted gravel base-to prevent shifting or settling (if you want to stack containers in work sites).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Align Precisely<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use cranes or container handlers to align containers so that each corner post sits directly on the one below, and have even weight distribution.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Choose Your Method<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most often, containers are stacked vertically, meaning each container sits directly atop another. Offset stacking (for creative builds) may require additional engineering and support.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Secure with Twist Locks<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At every corner, use twist locks or other locking devices to connect containers and prevent shifting, sliding, or tipping.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Monitor Stability<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regularly inspect stacks for shifting, settling, or damage, especially after storms or heavy use.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Twist Locks for Stacking Containers<\/b><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1270px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/1\/12\/Container_Verriegelung_1.jpg\/1280px-Container_Verriegelung_1.jpg\" alt=\"Shipping container twist locks\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">An example of a shipping container twist lock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whenever a cargo ship departs for a cargo shipment, chances are containers within it have <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Twistlock\">shipping container twist locks<\/a> fixed among them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These mechanical devices fit into the corner castings of containers and lock them together, ensuring the stack stays put in rough seas, strong winds, or busy yards. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twist locks come in several types, so let&#8217;s see which one is which that can help secure your containers during transit!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Horizontal Locks<\/b><\/h4>\n<h3><b>Horizontal Twist Locks<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To use this lock type, insert the cone-shaped end into the side corner casting of one container, twist to lock, then connect the second container and lock it in place. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They\u2019re essential for stabilizing containers in modular buildings or on ships where lateral movement is a concern. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you can&#8217;t use them for vertical stacking, they&#8217;re perfect for creating unified side-by-side structures.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Steel Bridge Fitting (Bridge Clamp Locks)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bridge fittings are heavy-duty steel devices that clamp two adjacent containers together, preventing tipping or separation during sea transport or on-site use. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They come in various sizes (commonly 280 mm for 20-foot containers and 380 mm for 40-foot containers) and can be flush-mounted or raised for easier access. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some bridge fittings use a dovetail design to distribute loads evenly and have ISO 1161 and CSC standards to allow them for regular use.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Vertical Container Locks<\/b><\/h4>\n<h3><b>Semi-automatic Twist Lock<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you use this lock type, you pull the spring to the neutral position and insert the lock into the upper container\u2019s corner casting. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The weight of the top container triggers the lock, which automatically secures the two containers together. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Semi-automatic locks use high-strength materials, can handle shear forces up to 42 tons, and are prized for their speed and safety in busy yards or ports. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They\u2019re also highly durable and resistant to corrosion, making them a favorite for maritime use.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Manual Twist Lock<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manual twist locks &#8211; as befitting their names &#8211; are extremely straightforward and reliable. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insert the cone-shaped end into the corner casting, then manually move the lever handle from left to right (neutral position) and then back to lock. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These locks are common for vertical stacking, offering a secure and cost-effective solution.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Lock Chassis Weld Type<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of twist lock is welded directly onto the chassis of a container trailer. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the container is loaded onto the chassis, the lock is twisted to secure the container for road transport. This ensures containers remain firmly attached to the trailer, preventing movement during transit. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Welded chassis locks are essential for intermodal transport, where containers move between ships, trains, and trucks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Dovetail-style Lock<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dovetail twist locks are designed for flat surfaces and can be welded, bolted, or cemented onto a base. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to use this lock type, place the lock in position, load the container on top, and twist the lever to lock it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dovetail locks are especially useful for securing containers on concrete pads, steel decks, or other permanent surfaces. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their design distributes loads evenly, making them ideal for semi-permanent or permanent installations in container-based buildings or storage yards.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em><strong>Also Read: <a class=\"row-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/shipping-container-workshop-design-how-to-request-changes\/\" aria-label=\"\u201cShipping Container Workshop Design: How to Request Changes\u201d (Edit)\">Shipping Container Workshop Design: How to Request Changes<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>So long as we use shipping container twist locks to secure containers when stacking them, we won&#8217;t have to be afraid of them falling over in cargo ships or trains. To ensure the containers themselves are secure by default, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/quote\/\">contact Tradecorp<\/a> today! With their secure and well-designed construction, Tradecorp&#8217;s containers are perfect for use in any industrial setting.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/quote\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/banner-shipping-containers-for-sale-1024x222.jpg\" alt=\"shipping containers for sale, storage containers for sale\" width=\"1024\" height=\"222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/banner-shipping-containers-for-sale-1024x222.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/banner-shipping-containers-for-sale-300x65.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/banner-shipping-containers-for-sale-768x166.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/banner-shipping-containers-for-sale-1536x333.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/banner-shipping-containers-for-sale.jpg 1829w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During land or sea-based cargo shipment operations, it&#8217;s common to use shipping container twist locks on cargo ships to keep the containers from falling over. &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Shipping Container Twist Locks: Types and How to Use Them\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/shipping-container-twist-locks-types\/#more-3366\" aria-label=\"More on Shipping Container Twist Locks: Types and How to Use Them\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":3367,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[79],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3366","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-containers","resize-featured-image"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Shipping Container Twist Locks: Types and How to Use Them - Shipping Containers USA<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Shipping container twist locks are important for stacking containers during cargo shipments. Learn each twist lock type here!\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/shipping-container-twist-locks-types\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Shipping Container Twist Locks: Types and How to Use Them - Shipping Containers USA\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Shipping container twist locks are important for stacking containers during cargo shipments. Learn each twist lock type here!\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/shipping-container-twist-locks-types\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Shipping Containers USA\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-05-09T11:00:05+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1746776898741.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1125\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"750\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Rizqi Wisnu Mauludino\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Rizqi Wisnu Mauludino\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"6 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\\\/blog\\\/shipping-container-twist-locks-types\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\\\/blog\\\/shipping-container-twist-locks-types\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Rizqi Wisnu Mauludino\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/40b8a53f2f3be8adc3332ef8fa06c1dc\"},\"headline\":\"Shipping Container Twist Locks: Types and How to Use Them\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-05-09T11:00:05+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\\\/blog\\\/shipping-container-twist-locks-types\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":1106,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\\\/blog\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\\\/blog\\\/shipping-container-twist-locks-types\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/05\\\/1746776898741.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Container\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\\\/blog\\\/shipping-container-twist-locks-types\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\\\/blog\\\/shipping-container-twist-locks-types\\\/\",\"name\":\"Shipping Container Twist Locks: Types and How to Use Them - Shipping Containers USA\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\\\/blog\\\/shipping-container-twist-locks-types\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\\\/blog\\\/shipping-container-twist-locks-types\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/05\\\/1746776898741.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-05-09T11:00:05+00:00\",\"description\":\"Shipping container twist locks are important for stacking containers during cargo shipments. Learn each twist lock type here!\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\\\/blog\\\/shipping-container-twist-locks-types\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\\\/blog\\\/shipping-container-twist-locks-types\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\\\/blog\\\/shipping-container-twist-locks-types\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/05\\\/1746776898741.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/05\\\/1746776898741.jpg\",\"width\":1125,\"height\":750,\"caption\":\"Shipping container twist locks for container stacks\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\\\/blog\\\/shipping-container-twist-locks-types\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\\\/blog\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Shipping Container Twist Locks: Types and How to Use Them\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\\\/blog\\\/\",\"name\":\"Shipping Containers USA\",\"description\":\"Official Blog\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\\\/blog\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\\\/blog\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\\\/blog\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Shipping Containers USA\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\\\/blog\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/07\\\/Shipping-USA-Blog.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/07\\\/Shipping-USA-Blog.png\",\"width\":2934,\"height\":617,\"caption\":\"Shipping Containers USA\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/40b8a53f2f3be8adc3332ef8fa06c1dc\",\"name\":\"Rizqi Wisnu Mauludino\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Shipping Container Twist Locks: Types and How to Use Them - Shipping Containers USA","description":"Shipping container twist locks are important for stacking containers during cargo shipments. Learn each twist lock type here!","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/shipping-container-twist-locks-types\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Shipping Container Twist Locks: Types and How to Use Them - Shipping Containers USA","og_description":"Shipping container twist locks are important for stacking containers during cargo shipments. Learn each twist lock type here!","og_url":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/shipping-container-twist-locks-types\/","og_site_name":"Shipping Containers USA","article_published_time":"2025-05-09T11:00:05+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1125,"height":750,"url":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1746776898741.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Rizqi Wisnu Mauludino","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Rizqi Wisnu Mauludino","Est. reading time":"6 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/shipping-container-twist-locks-types\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/shipping-container-twist-locks-types\/"},"author":{"name":"Rizqi Wisnu Mauludino","@id":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/40b8a53f2f3be8adc3332ef8fa06c1dc"},"headline":"Shipping Container Twist Locks: Types and How to Use Them","datePublished":"2025-05-09T11:00:05+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/shipping-container-twist-locks-types\/"},"wordCount":1106,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/shipping-container-twist-locks-types\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1746776898741.jpg","articleSection":["Container"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/shipping-container-twist-locks-types\/","url":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/shipping-container-twist-locks-types\/","name":"Shipping Container Twist Locks: Types and How to Use Them - Shipping Containers USA","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/shipping-container-twist-locks-types\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/shipping-container-twist-locks-types\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1746776898741.jpg","datePublished":"2025-05-09T11:00:05+00:00","description":"Shipping container twist locks are important for stacking containers during cargo shipments. Learn each twist lock type here!","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/shipping-container-twist-locks-types\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/shipping-container-twist-locks-types\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/shipping-container-twist-locks-types\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1746776898741.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1746776898741.jpg","width":1125,"height":750,"caption":"Shipping container twist locks for container stacks"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/shipping-container-twist-locks-types\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Shipping Container Twist Locks: Types and How to Use Them"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/","name":"Shipping Containers USA","description":"Official Blog","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/#organization","name":"Shipping Containers USA","url":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Shipping-USA-Blog.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Shipping-USA-Blog.png","width":2934,"height":617,"caption":"Shipping Containers USA"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"}},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/40b8a53f2f3be8adc3332ef8fa06c1dc","name":"Rizqi Wisnu Mauludino"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3366","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3366"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3366\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3367"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3366"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3366"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3366"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}