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Key features- Based on the transport of standardized boxes | - Often called ”box ships” | - 60% of the world trade is containerized (in value) | - The fastest growing segment in shipping | - FCL [Full container load] | - LCL [Less than container load] |
The beauty of container shipping- Standardization | - Permits door-to-door service | - No intermediate handling at transshipment points | - Low risk for cargo damage | - Quick transit | - Possibility to rationalize fleet | - Facilitates maximum use of modern integrated computer systems |
Container types- Dry storage | - Bulk | - High cube | - Tank | - Ventilated | - Open top | - Insulated | - Insulated | - Flat rack | - Refrigerated [Reefer] |
| | History- 1780s, for horse and carriage, military equipment | - 1830s, boxes shipped across continents | - Transporters, military container | - Conex container | - Malcom McLean |
Container logistics- Hubs –relay ports – primary ports | - Sea – land interface | - Scale of operation |
Problems- Empty containers | - Containers falling off | - Piracy |
| | World general cargo trade
Container fleet size development
Development of container ships
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