While international transportation continues to develop day by day for the fast and reliable shipment of goods, when we evaluate it from this perspective, the vehicles and equipment used in the transportation process have started to become more important with the transportation mode used. Before starting an operation, it is very important to choose the vehicle and equipment to transport the goods in the operation, together with the planning we make by considering some factors such as the nature of the cargo and the place of delivery.
Today, the importance of door-to-door transportation (door to door) is increasing. However, it is only possible to transport goods from the point of departure to the destination with a single vehicle on the road. At this point, in order to save time and money, it is necessary not to waste much time in the handling phase and therefore to keep the costs to a minimum. This is exactly where Container Transportation emerges as a form of transportation that benefits us.
Container Transportation Advantages
Container transportation is used because of its durability and longevity. It has a structure that can be moved in a single operation without being opened repeatedly.
Containers can be filled and emptied easily.
It is suitable for repeated transport in terms of continuous use.
Container transportation in combined transportation saves time and provides safety.
Ships wait less at the port for sea transportation, thus reducing the cost significantly.
With the advantage of its durable and hard structure, it protects the load inside from external factors.
Different types of cargo can be transported in the same place thanks to container transportation. This also saves space.
There are two types of container shipping. One is FCL, that is, the type in which the same product belonging to the same company is filled in a single container. The other is LCL, that is, the type of products belonging to different companies in the same container. Due to this type of difference, the pricing will also be different. While pricing per container in FCL; LCL is charged per cubic meter. In this respect, it is cheaper than air transport. It saves on transportation fee.
The risk of damage is reduced with the robust structure of the containers.
Thanks to the airtight structure of the containers, the risk of deterioration of the loads they carry is also eliminated.
Container transport is most needed in sea transport. Container transportation is the cheapest for transportation to overseas countries.