Discuss five advantages of containerization in the transport sector in Kenya.

      

Discuss five advantages of containerization in the transport sector in Kenya.

  

Answers


gideon
i. Minimizes risks of loss /damage of goods as containers are sealed at the source.
ii. Saves times in loading/off loading due to use of machine accept e.g of machine as explanation
like fork-lifts / cranes /convey belt.
iii. Special containers are available for goods requiring special altention e.g those for inflammables.
iv. Insurance costs are relatively low since the cost are less.
v. Saves on space size items are well arranged /packed in the containers /different traders can
carry goods in one container.
vi. Movement /handling goods is easy as the containers are fitted with devices to facilitate.
vii. Reduces delay on the way siince the goods are sealesd in the presence of sertain officials and
are not opened until their final destination.

OR

What are the Benefits of containerization?

? Reduced door to door shipment
? Reduced freight costs
? Reduced damage and pilferage, thus eliminating intermediate handling of packages
? Higher productivity of labour
? Lesser documentation
? Reduced warehousing and inventory costs
gideon1 answered the question on September 25, 2017 at 10:29


Next: Describe four monetary tools that the government of Kenya can employ to arrest the run-away inflation.
Previous: Explain five features of land as a factor of production.

View More Business Studies Questions and Answers | Return to Questions Index


Exams With Marking Schemes

Related Questions