Overview
Mitigating empty container imbalance through bundled folding transport and storage
Expanded cross-border exchange driven by advances in transport and communications
Increased trade volumes accompanied by intensified trade disputes
Regional empty container supply imbalance due to export/import volume gaps
Bundles empty containers for transport and storage without cargo loading
Improves time, cost, and environmental efficiency in logistics processes
Core Competencies
Purpose
Enables transport and storage by bundling four empty containers into one unit
Hinged corner posts at the four highest-load corners
Front/rear panels fold/unfold to realize a high-load cargo stacking structure
Uses semi-automatic dedicated folding equipment
Two-person folding operation without entering hazardous work zones
Bundles four empty containers for transport and storage
Up to 75% cost reduction for empty container transport and storage
Expands into special-container maintenance and parts procurement business areas
Applies core folding technology to develop various folding containers
Expected Benefits
Carbon reduction via higher transport capacity and lower social costs
Dramatic efficiency gains reduce empty container repositioning costs
Better space efficiency at ICD, CY, and ports reduces required land area
TRL 9
Progressed up to the commercialization stage
Contact
Korea Railroad Research Institute (KRRI)
Advanced Logistics System Research Department
Dr. Dohyun Kim
E-mail: dohyunkim@krri.re.kr