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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] |
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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 |
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World general cargo trade
Container fleet size development
Development of container ships
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