Question
Explain five circumstances under which containerization may be used to transport goods.
Answer
- For ease of fast loading/off-loading where specialized equipment are available.
NB: Accept examples of special equipment as an explanation
- To avoid damage of goods/where safety of goods need to be guaranteed since containers are strong/enclosed
- Where goods are special as containers for specialized goods are available/can be designed for them
- Where there is need to save on insurance costs/premiums as chances of theft/damages/risks to goods are minimal.
- Where the firm can afford the cost/use of containers to enhance its image/its operations
- To save on space when the containers/goods are well arranged.
- Where there is need to enhance/ease the customs clearance in case the goods are being imported/exported.
- Where it’s the policy of the business (to use containers) then it may have no alternative.
NB: Accept examples of special equipment as an explanation
- To avoid damage of goods/where safety of goods need to be guaranteed since containers are strong/enclosed
- Where goods are special as containers for specialized goods are available/can be designed for them
- Where there is need to save on insurance costs/premiums as chances of theft/damages/risks to goods are minimal.
- Where the firm can afford the cost/use of containers to enhance its image/its operations
- To save on space when the containers/goods are well arranged.
- Where there is need to enhance/ease the customs clearance in case the goods are being imported/exported.
- Where it’s the policy of the business (to use containers) then it may have no alternative.
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