Fixed type of folding container for port terminals in Podgorica

What is a foldable cargo container?

A foldable cargo container looks like a traditional container, but it offers the opportunity of saving space when it’s not being used. This type of container can be folded vertically and horizontally with the port’s standard machinery and, of course, handled with container spreaders. Why do we need to save space in shipping cargo?

Do Empty shipping containers clog roads and ports?

Empty shipping containers clog roads and ports. Staxxon's foldable containers -- which can be stacked in bundles -- are one solution to this.

Why is a foldable container important?

The foldable container appears for one main reason: saving space. The logistics of returning empty containers after unloading their cargo to their originas not been looked at from the point of view of economic savings and, as a consequence, an improvement of the environment. Approximately 40% of shipping cargo trips only carry empty containers.

How much does it cost to reposition an intermodal shipping container?

The intermodal shipping container is 70 years old. 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 reposition an empty container.