Cost-effectiveness analysis of after-sales service for folding container automatic models

Do foldable containers have economic advantages?

Although the economic advantages of foldable containers seem evident, we explain that these types of boxes have to cope with scepticism about technical performance, the complexity of the folding and unfolding process in particular, as well as logistical and organisational problems with using foldable containers. Content may be subject to copyright.

Are foldable containers effective in repositioning empty containers?

Foldable containers are considered an effective solution to deal with the endemic imbalance in the repositioning of empty containers. Several foldable containers were commercialized without clear breakthrough in the market and most current researches are still limited to small pilot projects.

Why is a standard box more profitable than a foldable container?

The turnaround time of a standard box is much shorter than for a speciality, such as a foldable container. In other words, the revenues of a sta ndard box might be greater than a foldable container due to hig her container productivity. This can be explained by the comparative adva ntages of standard boxes in multi-trade operations. This

What are the conditions for the success of foldable containers?

Konings and Thijs summarized clearly the conditions for the success of foldable containers in the market: (1) low costs for folding and unfolding the containers; (2) low manufacturing costs; (3) compatibility with existing equipment for intermodal transport; and (4) structural robustness.