What is container logistics?
Container logistics is also part of the big issue of logistics. Container logistics is the transport of goods in or on containers. In this process, goods and goods in containers are transported from one place to another. These container transports are usually handled by transport companies that use various means of transport such as trucks, trains or ships for transport logistics.
Main processes of container logistics
In addition to storage and transport, the three main processes of container logistics include transhipment or handling of goods and commodities. This refers to the process when goods and merchandise change the means of transport, e.g. from a truck to the railway or to a ship.
Container types
In container logistics, different types of containers are used for container transport: for example, open and large containers. Logisticians also generally refer to these as standard containers.
Companies and logisticians usually use open containers for the transport of goods by truck. The container is set up at the appropriate location, if necessary first unloaded and then filled. Large containers are mostly used for shipping, e.g. overseas. The respective goods and merchandise are transported in containers for import and export by ship.
Important tasks
The services or services belonging to container logistics, i.e. consulting, planning, loading and unloading and storage, i.e. the complete handling, are nowadays part of a well thought-out solution and are offered and carried out by various logistics companies. Digitalisation, for example, helps to make the individual procedures and processes more transparent.
Other important tasks in container logistics are the inspection/maintenance or maintenance/repair of all components belonging to it, such as the containers themselves as well as all other working and operating equipment.
Container logistics in connection with additional technology
To support the picking processes, entrepreneurs and logisticians in container logistics also use suitable picking methods, such as Pick-by-Tablet or Pick-by-Scan. Less suitable picking methods for logisticians in the field of transportation/container logistics are Pick-to-Light and Voice Picking.
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