A lightweight, open-top frame structure, capable of carrying up to eight containers, can be loaded on the quay and lifted on board in one go. This will save valuable time in port, something which is of utmost importance to shipping companies as well as shippers and terminals. Additionally, this 'boxes in boxes' concept can reduce the need for container lashing and increase cargo safety.rnSince the 58 TEU ship Ideal X made its maiden voyage in 1956, loading and lashing methods have principally remained the same while the carrying capacity of the largest container ships has surpassed 14,000 TEU. This staggering increase in cargo volume has led to longer port stays and more labour-intensive loading and lashing. This is a serious matter for a business which is characterised by tight time schedules and complex logistics chains, where delays often have a direct impact - not only on financial results and reputations but also on the entire transportation network which brings goods from the point of production to the point of sale. Hence, more efficient cargo handling is indeed worth striving for.
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