Specifies methods of handling and securing Series 1 and Series R freight containers. This Standard is reproduced from ISO 3874:1997 and introduces requirements for Series R freight containers in an appendix.RECONFIRMATION NOTICETechnical Committee ME-068 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 12 August 2015.The following are represented on Technical Committee ME-068:Australian Logistics CouncilAustralian Maritime Safety AuthorityContainer Owners AssociationICHCA AustraliaPorts of AucklandRail Industry Safety and Standards BoardShipping Australia