Meaning & use
Containerization
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The system of transporting goods using standardized shipping containers that can be moved efficiently between ships, trains, and trucks.
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Containerization revolutionized global trade by dramatically cutting the cost of shipping goods.
The port expanded its facilities to handle the growing demand for containerization.
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Containerization is widely credited with enabling the explosive growth of international trade since the mid-20th century by standardizing cargo handling.
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