containertransportsystem
Container transport system is a global logistics framework that moves goods inside standardized freight containers across multiple modes of transport, principally ships, rail, and road. It relies on intermodal operations that allow containers to be transferred between ships, trains, and trucks with minimal cargo handling. The standardization of container sizes—most commonly 20-foot and 40-foot units, with high-cube variants—enables scalable, efficient loading, unloading, and terminal handling. The system is typically measured in TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units), a common unit for capacity and throughput.
Key components of the system include container ships and barges, inland terminals, port terminals, and intermodal
Container types include dry containers, refrigerated containers (reefers), open-top and flat-rack variants, and tank containers for
Regulatory frameworks cover safety, customs compliance, and environmental considerations. International bodies such as the International Maritime