What is container logistics?
Container logistics is also part of the major topic of logistics. Container logistics refers to container traffic, i.e. the transportation of goods in or on containers. Goods and merchandise are transported in containers from one place to another. These container transports are usually handled by transport companies that use various means of transportation such as trucks, trains or ships for transport logistics.
Main processes of container logistics
In addition to storage and transportation, the three main processes of container logistics include the handling or transshipment of goods and merchandise. This refers to the process when goods and merchandise change the means of transportation, e.g. from a truck to a train or a ship.
Container types
In container logistics, different types of containers are used for container transport: for example, open and large containers. Logistics experts also generally refer to these as standard containers.
Companies and logistics providers usually use open containers when transporting goods by truck. The container is placed at the appropriate location, first unloaded if necessary 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 associated with container logistics - consulting, planning, loading, unloading and storage, i.e. the entire process - are now part of a well-thought-out solution and are offered and carried out by various logistics companies. Digitalization, for example, helps with the transparency of individual procedures and processes.
Other important tasks in container logistics are the inspection/maintenance/repair of all associated components, such as the containers themselves as well as all other work and operating equipment.
Container logistics in conjunction 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 transportation/container logistics sector are Pick-to-Light and Voice Picking.
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