| ATM | Atmosphere Controlled The use of a gas to retard the maturation of fruits and vegetables |
| C02 | Carbon Dioxide Gas The use of carbon dioxide gas to retard the maturation of fruits and vegetables |
| CLE | Clean Exterior Exterior of container is to be cleaned |
| DHT | Door Height Requirement The height of the door opening of the container must be greater than or equal to a specified value |
| DWI | Door Width Requirement The width of the door opening of the container must be greater than or equal to a specified value. |
| FAP | Use Flatrack as Platform A flatrack may be used in place of a platform |
| GEN | Genset Required A motor-generator set is to be mounted on a container or chassis prior to use |
| LIN | Liner Attached Interior of container is to be covered by a plastic or rubber liner |
| MCP | Moisture Content Requirement The moisture content of the interior of the container must be less than or equal to a specified value. |
| MOI | Moisture Free Interior of container is to be free of detectable moisture |
| N2 | Nitrogen Gas The use of nitrogen gas retard the maturation of fruits and vegetables |
| NDO | Door Off Door(s) are to be removed from container |
| NOI | Oil Stain Free Interior or container is to be free of oil stains |
| ODF | Odor Free Interior of container is to have no detectable odor |
| PCO | Pre-cooled The interior of the container is to be cooled to the specified temperature prior to use |
| PRE | Pre-mount Required Container is to be mounted on a chassis prior to use |
| PSE | Pre-set Temperature The attached motor-generator set is to be set to the specified temperature prior to use |
| RAD | Reefer Used As Dry A refrigerated container is to be used without a motor-generator set |
| RUS | Rust Free Interior of container is to be free of rust |
| SLI | Slider Chassis A slider chassis must be used |
| SMO | Smoke Test Air-tightness of container is to be tested by use of a smoke pot |
| STE | Steam Cleaned Interior of container is to be cleaned by use of high pressure steam |
| SUB | Substitution Allowed A type of container similar to the one requested may be used |
| SUR | Survey Required Container is to be inspected to ensure proper loading of cargo, or to ensure that an empty container meets the shipper's specifications |
| TBT | Timber Treated All wood in the container must be treated per Australian government regulations |
| TEC | Tectrol Gas The use of tectrol gas to retard the maturation of fruits and vegetables |
| VOD | Dual Voltage Required The refrigerated container must be capable of operating at both 220 and 440 volts |
| VOS | Single Voltage Required The refrigerated container must be capable of operating at only 220 volts |
| YEA | Year of Manufacture Requirement The year of manufacture of the container must be less than a specified date |