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### Instruction:
Explain what a shipping container is

### Response:
A shipping container is a container used to transport goods by road, rail, water, or air. Shipping containers come in a variety of sizes and shapes, but are typically large, rectangular-shaped boxes made of steel and designed to be easy to load and stack. Shipping containers are used in the maritime industry for consolidate goods for export to different destinations.