This International Standard specifies methods of handling and securing series 1 freight containers built and tested to comply with the latest editions of ISO 1496-1 to ISO 1496-5.
NOTE
— Freight containers built according to specifications contained in earlier editions of ISO 1496 may not possess the same capabilities.
This International Standard defines basic principles and procedures to ensure safe operation of containers in all surface modes of transport.
Methods of handling and securing are described for both loaded and empty containers. The conditions for lifting different types of loaded and empty containers are laid down in clause 6.
ISO 3874:1997/Cor 1:1999 history
2017ISO 3874:2017 Series 1 freight containers - Handling and securing
2007ISO 3874:1997/Amd 4:2007 Series 1 freight containers - Handling and securing - Amendment 4: 45 ft Containers
2005ISO 3874:1997/Amd 3:2005 Series 1 freight containers - Handling and securing; Amendment 3: Double stack rail car operations
2002ISO 3874:1997/Amd 2:2002 Series 1 freight containers - Handling and securing; Amendment 2: Vertical tandem lifting
1997ISO 3874:1997/Amd 1:2000/Cor 1:2001 Series 1 freight containers — Handling and securing AMENDMENT 1: Twistlocks, latchlocks, stacking fittings and lashing rod systems for securing of containers
2000ISO 3874:1997/Amd 1:2000 Series 1 freight containers — Handling and securing — Amendment 1: Twistlocks, latchlocks, stacking fittings and lashing rod systems for securing of containers