What indicates that a container is suitable for carrying any type of cargo, including ammunition and explosives?

The indication that a container is suitable for carrying any type of cargo, including hazardous materials such as ammunition and explosives, is found in the IMDG certification. The International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code sets the standards for the safe transport of dangerous goods by sea, including guidelines required for the transport of explosives and other hazardous substances.

Containers that have been certified under the IMDG Code are compliant with international regulations that dictate not only the type of cargo they can carry but also the safety measures and packaging requirements that must be in place for hazardous materials. Thus, this certification specifically denotes that a container meets the necessary safety standards for transporting dangerous goods, which encompasses a broad range of cargo, including military-grade materials.

Other certifications, such as General Cargo or Non-IMDG certifications, would not ensure the same safety standards required for hazardous materials, while Military transport certification, while potentially relevant, is more specialized and does not necessarily cover the full scope of cargo defined under the IMDG Code.