Containerization has revolutionized maritime business
throughout the world. Cargo-carrying containers are an integral part of the
transport industry. Containers facilitate both the unitisation and carriage of
cargo through different modes of transportation.
Containerisation has ultimately provided an ideal unit
load, which meets all the logistical requirements. It not only eliminates
conventional time-consuming methods of cargo handling, but also benefits ship
owners, shippers and port authorities. The added advantage is that containerization
simplifies the procedures and documentation related to transportation of cargo.
Containerisation is an increasingly popular method of
shipment. A container is a large box made of durable material such as steel,
aluminium, plywood and glass-reinforced plastics.