SOME TRENDS IN CONTAINER TRANSPORT

In the next few years, the land transport of containers will be conditioned by the definitive implementation of digital platforms and electronic documentation in a 4.0 technology environment. In fact, many companies will opt to invest in equipment and training to meet these standards.

Digital platforms currently help many companies to decentralise their tasks and reduce costs, thus offering products to their customers more quickly. In this sense, many companies will bear in mind, in the short term, this trend that works to minimize management costs and increase the speed of movement of goods. This is something that is reflected in the final price and the quality of the service provided.

In Stock Logistic, as a freight forwarder specialized in transporting all types of goods to any part of the world, in addition to offering solutions to the industry, the trends of land transport of containers are very much taken into account in order to be able to adapt to the volatile conditions of the markets.

The environment

On the other hand, in the medium term, environmental issues are expected to make it necessary to substantially modify the operation and adapt it to greater demands. Safety and security in port facilities will also bring important innovations as well as the obligation to adapt to new processes.

Training

In a context in continuous transformation, the professional of the transport sector will have a very specific training, with knowledge in matters such as security and new technologies. It is also important to have a great capacity to adapt to change in a situation marked by strong competition.

Geopolitical context

The land transport of containers will also be conditioned by the evolution of the international market and geopolitical uncertainty. These are two important factors that can influence the day-to-day life of the sector as it results in changes in the market, legislation, working conditions or demand.