container // noun [C]
1
a box, bottle, etc. in which sth can be stored or transported:
drinks in plastic and glass containers
2 (Transport )
a large metal box that is used for transporting goods by sea, road or rail:
UK ports expect a 5% annual increase in container traffic (= the number of containers transported).
A variety of goods may be packed into the container before it is ready for shipment.
a container lorry/port/ship/truck to load/unload containers
containerized , -ised // adjective [only before noun]:
containerized cargo/shipping
containerization , -isation // noun [U]