use of containerization or container in the multimodal or intermodal transportation is imperative method of handling in the logisitc industry.discuss.
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Cargo containers have become the standard mode of transporting goods across the world. Containers which come in sizes of 20 Feet, 40 Feet and 45 Feet help to transport goods safely by sea or by land.
They are mostly tamper-proof and also provide protection from the elements of nature. It also provides the convenience of consolidation i.e. cargo from different sources and bound for different customers, may be put in a single container.
Containerization is a method used in transportation of heavy goods normally for shipping.
They are used internationally in the transportation of goods and are expensive.
They have the following advantages
They are secure and safe to be used
They are durable and take long to fade and tear
They can be reused.
The containers can be used to transport perishable goods as well