Means for testing the load bearing characteristics of a shipping container (C) comprising means for supporting (11) a load (13) so that the load (13) can be inserted into the container (C) through open doors at one end thereof, means for elevating (20, 21) the container (C) so that the load (13) is transferred from the supporting means (11) to the container (C), means for supporting (17, 18, 19) the container (C) in the elevated position when the elevating means (20, 21) are lowered and means for measuring any stresses or strains in the container (C) whilst it is under toad.
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