Meaning of the word "Shipping container" in English

What does "Shipping container" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

Shipping container

US /ˈʃɪpɪŋ kənˈteɪnər/
UK /ˈʃɪpɪŋ kənˈteɪnə/

Noun

a large, standardized reusable metal box used for the safe, efficient, and secure storage and transport of materials and products within a global containerized intermodal freight transport system

Example:
The goods were loaded into a shipping container for overseas transport.
Many old shipping containers are repurposed into homes or offices.