298. containerizationP1 - Containerization was born with the concept of intermodalism.
The international standards for container => 1. reduction of import and export costs, 2. the container industry and its contribution.
The ubiquity of containerization over bulk is unchallenged.
P2 - R. and N.: opportunities for growth still remain in nichi markets.
The ubiquity of containerization has created more opportunities by factors from EOS to availability of empty containers.
The niche is the key, and areas of trade imbalances are opportunities.
Nevertheless, Cautionary note: Factors relating to logistics, load units, and tranloading and terminal issues need to be considered.
BN: decline in the fortunes of dry-bulk and tanker operators
surge in containeraization
298. Containerization
Modern containerization was born with intermodalism, it not only reduced cost but also contributed to global trade. Containerization has exponential growth
Even though containerization is under saturation status, it still has opportunities in niche markets .Current trade imbalances are also an opportunity. Lots of factors will create containerization opportunity. Dry bulk & tanker are facing challenger from containerization