containerization

1. Republica Bolivariana de Venezuela
Ministerio del Poder Popular para la Educación, Ciencia y Tecnología
Universidad Marítima del Caribe
English VII
Teacher:
Rivas Cesar
Cadets:
•Barrios Elio
•Hernandez Graciela
•Marquez Alexandra
•Sandoval Oscar
•Salcedo Genesis

2. What is Containerization ?
Is a system of intermodal freight
transport using intermodal
containers (also called shipping
containers and ISO containers). The
containers have standardized
dimensions.

3. Intermodal Container
The term ‘intermodal’ refers to the utilization
of more than one transportation modes to
transport necessary cargo shipments from one
location to another. In the maritime sector,
cargo transportation operations have
benefited tremendously, thanks to the
intermodal shipping container, which allows
for easy cargo movement between road, rail
and water transportation networks (Read
Containerization).

4. Types of Containers
Dry storage container
Flat rack container Open top container
Refrigerated ISO containers Insulated or thermal containers

5. Types of Containers
Tanks
Car carriers Special purpose containers

6. Container Stacking
In this part is important
mention of two acronyms.
1. TEU
2. FEU

7. Online References
• http://www.xpactech.com/containerization-
effects/
• https://www.marineinsight.com/guidelines/w
hat-is-an-intermodal-container/
• https://www.marineinsight.com/know-
more/16-types-of-container-units-and-
designs-for-shipping-cargo/

8. THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION !