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What are the advantages and disadvantages of containerization?

Let us take a look here at some of the main advantages and disadvantages of containerization. Containers can transport a very large variety of goods ranging from food grains or food products to machinery. Out-of-Gauge cargo (OOG) can be easily transported on flatbeds or platform containers.

How long does a shipping container last?

Economies of scale is a major factor here. In general, economies of scale is the advantage companies get as a result of producing or dealing in bulk. Depending on the usage, a shipping container can last for 10 to 25 years. Once they are condemned after it is no longer usable, containers are often used for storage or converted as living quarters.

How does containerization affect shipping costs?

Containerization has drastically brought down the transport cost element in the pricing of goods. Economies of scale is a major factor here. In general, economies of scale is the advantage companies get as a result of producing or dealing in bulk. Depending on the usage, a shipping container can last for 10 to 25 years.

How much weight can a 40 lb container hold?

A 40’ container can hold 28800 KG weight of goods or about 67 CBM. The 45’ high cube container has a lesser weight carrying capacity of 27600 KG while it can take about 85 CBM in volume. Containerized goods can be transported overland by standard trucks with trailer beds.

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