African container ports are on a pathway to growth – will the
“Carrying goods from one African country to another is often a lengthy and expensive process, due in part to the insufficiency of the road and rail networks”
Foldable shipping containers an answer to port congestion?
Over the years it has been refined but ownership costs have increased. For example, this year, the annual operating prices have ranged between $25,000 to $40,000 to
The future of container shipping in Africa: Trends
According to various studies, logistics costs in Africa can be up to four times higher than the global average, driven by factors such as
Foldable shipping containers an answer to port
Over the years it has been refined but ownership costs have increased. For example, this year, the annual operating prices have
Comparative analysis of container ports performance in West Africa
Improving port efficiency speeds the transportation of goods and reduces logistics costs and delays. West African ports have recently handled more containers, indicating their
Cost of using collapsible containers in Middle Eastern ports
This study seeks to explore the effectiveness of employing foldable containers (FLDs) in liner shipping to reduce relocation and the empty containers and bunker costs (BCs)
Container Shipping in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities
This situation leads to longer turnaround times for vessels, increased operational costs, and ultimately impacts the competitiveness of African goods on the global stage. In addition to
White Paper: Answering the Top Five Doubts
Collapsible containers are typically two to three times the cost of a standard container. The question is whether the use of a collapsible
The Future of Container Shipping in Africa: Navigating Trends and
Despite the positive trends, Africa''s container shipping industry faces the ongoing issue of high logistics costs. African logistics expenses can be up to four times higher than the
The future of container shipping in Africa: Trends and challenges
According to various studies, logistics costs in Africa can be up to four times higher than the global average, driven by factors such as inefficient port operations, poor road and rail
White Paper: Answering the Top Five Doubts About Collapsible Containers
Collapsible containers are typically two to three times the cost of a standard container. The question is whether the use of a collapsible container can reduce costs to such
Improving Logistics Management Using Foldable/Collapsible Containers
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
Global Pricing Comparator Study 2024/25
When analyzing the total cost of moving a container through the SA port system, terminal handling tariffs contribute approximately 65% of the total logistics costs, cargo dues contribute
Improving Logistics Management Using Foldable/Collapsible
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