containerized shipping
[kənˈteɪnərˌaɪzd ˈʃɪpɪŋ]
noun
transporte de contêineres
1. A method of freight transport using standardized metal containers that can be easily transferred between different modes of transportation (ships, trucks, trains)
Containerized shipping has revolutionized global trade by reducing costs and improving efficiency.
O transporte de contêineres revolucionou o comércio global ao reduzir custos e melhorar a eficiência.
2. The logistics and infrastructure system for moving goods in standardized containers through ports and distribution networks
The port invested heavily in containerized shipping facilities to handle increased trade volume.
O porto investiu pesadamente em instalações de transporte de contêineres para lidar com o aumento do volume de comércio.
Containerized shipping is fundamental to modern international trade, particularly important in Brazil which has major ports in Santos and Rio de Janeiro. In the USA, containerized shipping transformed the economy post-1960s, with NYC's Port Authority becoming a critical hub. The term reflects the globalization of commerce and is used professionally across logistics, maritime, and business sectors in both countries.
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