Most extra capacity stems from the need to provide for much higher levels of containerisation and roll-on, roll-off access for shipping. |
With containerisation, the demand for space would be much less. |
The advent of containerisation in the second half of the 20th century resulted in the port gradually moving a mile further downstream to enable new wharves to be constructed. |
We have lots of break-bulk terminals, lots of terminals with storage sheds, but the future is in containers and we must invest in containerisation. |
Limited containerisation of cargoes in Russia may allow a further boost in volumes. |
The 1963 report also recommended some less well publicised changes, including a switch to containerisation for rail freight. |