pooled container
[ˈpuːld kənˈteɪnər]
nounpl: pooled containers
contêiner compartilhado
1. A shipping or storage container that is owned and managed collectively by multiple companies or users rather than by a single entity, typically used in logistics and supply chain operations
The logistics company uses pooled containers to reduce costs across multiple clients.
A empresa de logística utiliza contêineres compartilhados para reduzir custos entre vários clientes.
2. A reusable container system where containers circulate among different users or locations within a network
Pooled containers improve efficiency by ensuring containers are always in use rather than sitting idle.
Os contêineres compartilhados melhoram a eficiência garantindo que os contêineres estejam sempre em uso.
The concept of pooled containers is fundamental to modern logistics in Brazil, particularly in major ports like Santos and Rio de Janeiro. This system reflects the trend toward circular economy and asset optimization in supply chain management, reducing environmental impact and operational costs. In the USA and globally, pooled container systems are managed by companies like CHEP and iGPS.
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