Containerization Revolution:-

There are two types of dry cargo: bulk cargo and break bulk cargo.

 Bulk cargoes, like grain or coal, are transported unpackaged in the hull of the ship,large & big volume.

 Break-bulk cargoes, on the other hand, are transported in packages, and are generally manufactured goods. Before the advent of containerization in the 1950s, break-bulk items were loaded, lashed, unlashed and unloaded from the ship one piece at a time. However, by grouping cargo into containers, , is moved at once and each container is secured to the ship once in a standardized way. from that way almost cargo shipped by containers vessels with a several vessels routes by several shipping lines .

 the vessels for General cargo or Break bulk cargo are very specific for a certain voyage & route

 From that we can say that Containerization is a system of intermodal freight transport by sea using intermodal containers ,made of weathering steel. The containers have standardized dimensions like :


20'dry freet container

40'dry feet container

40'HQ feet container

45'dry container

20'& 40' open top containers

20' & 40' Flat Rack containers

20' & 40' Reefer ( refrigerators equipment)


as we mentioned in previous topics.


The following advantages by using Containerization:


•       Minimum damage and loss of goods & minimize  transportation costs.

•       Maximum security for the goods inside.

•       Lower transportation cost per ton on average

•       Maximum use of spaces 

•       The container is not affected by weather conditions

•       Containerized transport by trucks, railways and barges is easier and less cost than the normal way of transportation.