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CONTAINER
A container is an intermediate tool. It is adaptable to a ship, a road trailer, and a railway. As well as, it makes possible the passage of a segmented transport between the different modes to articulation and a combination between them as described by [18]. Containerization began in the 1960s and became globalized in the 1980s. In 2016, the total container trade through the global market recorded a significant slowdown in terms of containerized trade volume.
The World Bank data presented in figure 1 showed that the evolution of container traffic during the period 2008-2016 is increasing. Thus, world trade is increasing from one year to another. Moreover, maritime transportation plays a key role in international trade. Hence, the study of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) [19], showed that the container ports throughput increased by 1.9 percent in 2016, with volumes accumulating to 699.7 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs). peer tech publications
A lashing is an arrangement of rope, wire, or webbing with a linking device used to secure and fasten two or more items together in a somewhat rigid manner. Lashings are most commonly applied to timber poles and are commonly associated with cargo, containerization, the Scouting movement, and sailors. F Wikipedia
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VESSEL
The purpose of a container ship in the supply chain is in essence to connect the global economy. Container ships carry cargo across oceans, providing the main physical link between products produced internationally and the customers who use them. Casual observers may not realize just how important the container ship remains in the era of air freight. But even now, it's estimated that more than 80% of global goods are transported across oceans via ship. That indicates the international shipping industry continues to serve a vital purpose in the supply chain. Container ships go by many names, cargo ships, freighters, ocean liners, steamships (whether they're steam-powered or not), and sometimes simply skipping the space bar with containerships and steamships. We may jump between a few of these terms in this piece, but the gist remains the same. (Kevin Baxter)
CONTAINER VESSELS
Type of cargo vessel for the transport of standard containers according to ISO standards, including standard 10, 20, 40, and 45 feet containers, High Cube containers, Open Top containers, Flat Rack containers, platform, hanging garments, and reefer (refrigerated) - temperature control. These are the most widely used ships in international trade and transport, they are large, automated and the latest generation even zero-emission ships. This type of ship is used for example for cabotage with the Canary Islands. (Credit DSV)
RO-RO VESSELS
Ro Ro is the acronym for "Roll on - Roll off", and refers to a type of cargo ship that transports cargo on wheels, mainly cars or trucks. These ships are equipped with ramps and platforms to secure and immobilize all types of vehicles. The ro-ro cannot carry more than twelve crew members. Otherwise, this ship would be a ro-pax, an acronym for mixed vessels. RO-RO vessels are characterized by a large gate at the bow or stern (or on both sides, depending on the vessel) that acts as a ramp gate through which the roll-on/roll-off cargo ascends or descends by its own means. (Credit DSV)
Bulkcarrier
Vessel is intended for the maritime transport of bulk cargo such as grain, minerals, and fertilizers, however, these vessels can also carry timber, steel products, and machinery. Some of these types of vessels are built and equipped to carry bulk cargo in one direction only, and other special cargoes returning from a particular trade route, alternate between bulk cargoes and vehicles. Bulk Carriers are very versatile vessels and can be used for various international transport purposes.. (Credit DSV)
Heavy lift CARRIERS
Cargo vessel for extremely heavy and/or bulky cargoes, such as specialized, oversized industrial machinery, etc. At DSV we have a dedicated team for industrial projects worldwide.(Credit DSV)