Improving Logistics Management Using Foldable/Collapsible
Foldable containers have the potential to enhance the cost efficiency of the logistics industry and improve the problem of space allocation at seaports.
Furthermore, given that port terminals or container depots may not have the right equipment for the folding and unfolding of the containers, shipping lines may be hesitant to adopt the technology and this may lead to other issues such as lower durability and high purchasing costs of foldable containers (Ng, 2012).
Capacity Improving Logistics Management Using Foldable/Collapsible Containers: A Case Study G 179 G constraints in ports for storing and repositioning empty standard containers are major concerns in the logistics and port industry. As an alternative, foldable containers have been introduced into the market.
Furthermore the use of foldable containers can have significant impact on the cost of shipping. Shipping companies can save the additional costs of handling and carrying empty containers when they call at a port and the additional capacity in the ship can be used for extra cargo.
The industry perceives that foldable containers can generate numerous benefits such as reductions in capacity constraints at loading centres and storage, reduction in port infrastructure expansion costs and large benefits to the shipping industry by way of providing a direct solution to the problem of repositioning empty containers.
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