- As cranes are used for loading and unloading containers, there is speed in their transportation. Moreover lorries carrying containers can drive directly on to a ship.
- Containers are sealed and opened at its destination. So damages caused by rainwater and sunlight can be avoided.
- Theft of goods can also be avoided.
- As the containers are loaded and unloaded with the help of cranes, breakages can be reduced.
- Containers reduce the need to employ labourers to carry the goods. This reduces expenses.
- Containers, which can be stacked, reduce the need for warehousing.
- As there is increased safety in using containers, the insurance cost is reduced.
- Refrigerated containers can be used to transport perishable goods.
Disadvantages of containerization
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High capital costs are involved in purchasing and
maintaining containers.
- High training costs are incurred in training labour to handle the loading and unloading of containers.
- Containers occupy a lot of space and hence large space is needed to keep the containers.
- The weight of the containers, reduce the amount of goods that can be transported.
- Containers are loaded and unloaded with the help of cranes. This replaces human labour thus causing unemployment.
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