4 FAQs about 150-foot folding shipping container used on Libyan highways

What logistics issues will be solved through reliable collapsible containers?

Reliable collapsible containers will help solve logistics issues throughout the supply chain, specifically the imbalanced supply of empty shipping containers around the world. We discuss this further in our discussion on the CEC System's collapsible shipping container design.

What is a collapsible shipping container?

Shippers are demanding improved efficiencies and sustainability throughout their supply chains. COLLAPSECON is the collapsible shipping container pioneering the future of global trade. It's practical and rigid design saves on space, cost and handling, and helps to significantly reduce industry emissions.

When did foldable shipping containers come to light?

Business establishments and freight and transport operators got so used to rigid shipping box containers that foldable containers never came to light until about 2008. Imagine flat-packing your empty shipping containers and stacking them when not in use or during transportation.

How many TEUs can a large container ship transport?

A large container ship can transport more than 18,000 TEUs! 40-foot standard shipping containers are double the length and volume of their 20-foot counterparts. They have an internal square footage of about 320 square feet, making them best suited for storing or transporting bulkier objects such as retail inventory, electronics, and furniture.

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