What is Advantages and Disadvantages of Containerization ?

4. REDUCTION OF PACKING EXPENSES

Packing costs are reduced substantially, if a consignment is shipped in a container.

5. STANDARDIZATION

Standard transport creation that can be treated wherever (ISO standard) through specialized modes (ships, trucks, barges and wagons) and equipment. Each container has an unique identification number as well as a size type code.

6. FLEXIBILITY

Can be used to carry a wide variety of goods such as commodities (coal, wheat),manufactured goods, cars, refrigerated (perishable) goods. Adaptedcontainers for dry cargo, liquids (oil and chemical products) and refrigerated cargo. Reuse of discarded containers.