| Therefore, the invention of containerization is regarded by some as the most significant shipping innovation of the 20th century. |
| Intermodalism and containerization facilitate and optimize cargo transfer without the need for intermediate handling of container contents. |
| The need for the 28 m extension arises from the evident and continuing trend in containerization of the transport of goods in the region. |
| The inherent strength of containerization is its simplicity, standardization, and cost effectiveness providing a strategic advantage to shippers. |
| The segments include source of supply, depot, consolidated containerization point, port, supply support activity, and customer receipt. |
| This paper provides a description of the historic and expected future growth in containerization. |
