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Improving logistics management using foldable/collapsible containers: A case study
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Bandara, YM and Garaniya, V and Chin, C and Leong, ZH, Improving logistics management using foldable/collapsible containers: A case study, The Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics, 31, (1) pp. 161-185. ISSN 2092-5212 (2015) [Refereed Article]
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DOI: doi:10.1016/j.ajsl.2015.03.007
Abstract
Foldable containers have the potential to enhance the cost efficiency of the
logistics industry and improve the problem of space allocation at seaports.
Using primary and secondary data sources the pros and cons of using foldable
containers as compared to standard containers are identified, and it is shown
that a port can gain cost efficiencies by using foldable containers. A simulation
for the Port of Melbourne (Australia) demonstrates that using foldable
containers would reduce the projected total number of containers handled by the
port in 2035 from 7.057 million to 5.817 million, with an 80% decrease in the
number of empty containers. Foldable containers can therefore have a
significant impact on the reformation of the transport and logistics systems.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Refereed Article |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | Containerization, Foldable Container, Standard Container, Loading Centres, Space Constraints, Logistics |
| Research Division: | Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services |
| Research Group: | Transportation, logistics and supply chains |
| Research Field: | Logistics |
| Objective Division: | Transport |
| Objective Group: | Environmentally sustainable transport activities |
| Objective Field: | Environmentally sustainable transport activities not elsewhere classified |
| UTAS Author: | Bandara, YM (Mr Yapa Bandara) |
| UTAS Author: | Garaniya, V (Associate Professor Vikram Garaniya) |
| UTAS Author: | Chin, C (Dr Chris Chin) |
| UTAS Author: | Leong, ZH (Mr Zhi Leong) |
| ID Code: | 99770 |
| Year Published: | 2015 |
| Web of Science® Times Cited: | 8 |
| Deposited By: | NC Maritime Engineering and Hydrodynamics |
| Deposited On: | 2015-04-08 |
| Last Modified: | 2018-03-15 |
| Downloads: | 425 View Download Statistics |
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