Using folding containers in the Prague Mountains single-phase

Can repositioning empty containers reduce the cost of hinterland transport?

Shintani et al. (2010) focused on three scenarios for repositioning empty containers with foldable and standard containers in a hinterland, and the results showed that using foldable containers could reduce the total management cost for hinterland transport compared with the use of standard containers.

Does Eurasian intermodal transportation solve empty container repositioning problems?

In the light of substantial trade imbalance between Europe and China the problem of empty container repositioning gains specific importance. The aim of this study is the analysis of models and a variety of solutions to empty container repositioning problems through the prism of Eurasian intermodal transportation. 1. Introduction

Can foldable containers reduce repositioning costs?

In order to reduce the repositioning costs, the authors additionally include the option of using foldable containers, that might be an interesting substitute to empty standard containers because of the significantly lower storage space that goes in line with a lot higher procurement and additional handling costs of folding and unfolding.

How can a government reduce the cost of a foldable container?

It would also be helpful for governments to invest in research and innovation of the equipment technology for handling foldable containers to reduce the fixed cost. Meanwhile, policies that can motivate container companies to supply more foldable containers to the market would also have a positive effect.