3.9 HOW HAS CONTAINERISATION ACCELERATED GLOBALISATION? Flashcards
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What is containerisation?
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A method of shipping freight in relatively uniform, sealed, movable containers whose contents do not have to be unloaded at each point of transfer
2
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How have containerisation transformed global trade?
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- Transporting goods in separate bags or boxes wastes time and the labour is intensive
- Overall, containers help to reduce costs and increase the efficiency
3
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Advantages of containers:
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- Flexibility
- Speed of transportation
- Durability
- Safety and security
4
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What is flexibility?
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Containers can transport a very large variety of goods ranging from grains of food products to machinery
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What is speed of transportation?
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With bigger and more powerful cargo ships and modern container handling equipment transhipment times have reduced drastically
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What is durability?
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Depending on the usage a shipping container can last for 10 to 25 years
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What is safety and security?
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Intermodal containers are safe and secure
