Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a novel freight container with improved characteristics. The container has a first portion and a second portion. The container is adapted to assume a first configuration in which the container has a maximum volume and a third configuration in which said container has a minimum volume. In the first configuration, the second portion is extended away from said first portion; side walls of said first and second portions are extending vertically in normal use; and at least some of said side walls are foldable. In the second configuration said side walls are folded in such a way to allow top walls of the first and second portions and bottom walls of the first and second portions be brought towards and adjacent each other whereby the minimum volume of the container is achieved.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a novel freight container with improved characteristics. The container has a first portion and a second portion. The container is adapted to assume a first configuration in which the container has a maximum volume and a third configuration in which said container has a minimum volume. In the first configuration, the second portion is extended away from said first portion; side walls of said first and second portions are extending vertically in normal use; and at least some of said side walls are foldable. In the second configuration said side walls are folded in such a way to allow top walls of the first and second portions and bottom walls of the first and second portions be brought towards and adjacent each other whereby the minimum volume of the container is achieved.