容器有多种版本，最常见的尺寸是20'和40'，高度为8'6“和9'6”。还遇到其他尺寸。一些集装箱具有与常规的前叉式货车一起使用的叉形袋。集装箱装卸附件包括：

• 固定式和伸缩式侧架。

• 固定式和伸缩式升降机，背负式附件等

• 将这些附件上的扭锁插入到容器的角铸件中，并旋转90°以将容器和附件锁定在一起。

Containers come in many versions with the most common sizes being 20' and 40' with heights of 8'6" and 9'6". Other sizes are also encountered. Some containers have fork pockets for use with a conventional front lift truck. Container handling attachments include:

• Fixed and telescopic sidelift frames.

• Fixed and telescopic toplifts, piggyback attachments etc

• Twist locks on these attachments are inserted into the corner castings of the containers and turned through 90° to lock container and attachment together.