# Container transport

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> Freight forwarders, ocean carriers, and shippers build their supply chains around container transport – the movement of standardized boxes, predominantly 20-foot (TEU) or 40-foot (FEU) units, across one or more transport modes.

Freight forwarders, ocean carriers, and shippers build their supply chains around container transport – the movement of standardized boxes, predominantly 20-foot (TEU) or 40-foot (FEU) units, across one or more transport modes. Vessels, trains, trucks, and inland barges can be combined without the goods ever leaving the sealed unit. This intermodal principle dramatically reduces handling effort, cargo damage risk, and total logistics cost compared to break-bulk shipping, where individual pieces must be transferred at every interchange point. The standardized container, introduced in the 1950s, structurally transformed global trade and underpins the volumes of modern sea freight.

**Source:** [https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Containerverkehr](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Containerverkehr)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Container transport |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 96 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Containerverkehr |

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