Standard-sized container can be transported by rail, truck, ship or plane, permitting goods to move in same large box from shipper to user; field is dominated by aluminum and steel, and both industries see containerization as tonnage market bound to grow larger; dimensions of van container, which is drawing greatest interest; fabrication and cost problems are discussed, and future prospects of containers considered.
Metals vie for containerization
Iron Age
Iron Age ; 200 , n 1
1967
3 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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