Everyday things
Shipping container
An ordinary-looking box helps connect sea and land transport.
Containers group cargo into units that can be handled through terminals and onward transport. The box is only one part of the logistics system.
A closer look
The picture, in three parts.
Pack
Goods are grouped for transport.
Handle
Terminal equipment moves the unit.
Transfer
The cargo continues towards its destination.
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