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ISO 6346

ISO 6346 is a system that helps people understand what a big metal box is for. Have you ever seen a big metal box on the back of a truck or on a train? That's what we call a shipping container. They use these big metal boxes to transport things all over the world, like toys, furniture, and even cars!

Now, ISO 6346 is like a code that helps people know important information about the shipping container. Like how big it is, what kind of things it can carry, and who owns it. It's like a name tag for the shipping container.

Let's break down the code. It starts with four letters that tell you who owns the container. Just like your last name tells people who your family is. Then there are six numbers that tell you what kind of container it is, and how big it is. Just like your age and height tell people about you. Finally, there is one last letter that lets people know if the container is for special kinds of things or if it's just a regular container.

So, if you see a big metal box that says "MSCU1234567," you know that it's owned by someone with the initials MSCU, it's a big container size 12 and type 3, and it's a regular old container. With this information, people know how to move the container around the world and get everything to the right place at the right time.

Now you know all about ISO 6346 and how it helps people understand what big metal boxes are for! Cool, right?