The usage of containers provides a highly efficient form of transport by road, rail and air though its fullest benefits are felt in shipping, where cost may be reduced by as much as one half.

• 集装箱的使用为道路、铁路和航空提供了一种高效的运输方式，虽然它的全部益处在海运中体现得最淋漓尽致，在海运中集装箱的使用可以将成本降低一半。