Price Reduction for Corrosion-Resistant Folding Containers Used in Port Terminals

How foldable containers affect the cost of shipping?

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.

Do foldable containers affect port operation?

The opinion of the survey respondents on the impact of foldable containers on port operation suggests that, despite the benefits accrued to ports from additional terminal capacity and time saved by not having to move empty containers, there may be issues in sorting foldable containers.

Are foldable containers a viable solution to repositioning empty containers?

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.

Can foldable containers improve logistics management?

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.