Question

Why does container shipping reduce costs?(1 point)

Responses

It is an entirely sea-based system for the transportation of goods.

It uses large boxes that can be moved from one type of transportation to another.

It uses large ships which are energy efficient and often use renewable fuels.

It uses smaller ships that move goods faster, reducing labor costs per item.

Answer 1

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The correct response is: It uses large boxes that can be moved from one type of transportation to another.

Container shipping reduces costs because the goods are packed and transported in standardized containers that can easily be transferred from ships to trucks or trains, without the need for unpacking and repacking. This eliminates the need for time-consuming and costly manual handling of individual items, reducing labor costs. Additionally, container ships are designed to efficiently carry large quantities of cargo, which helps to lower transportation costs per unit of goods.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Yes, I am confident in this answer. Container shipping is known to reduce costs primarily because it uses standardized containers that can be easily transferred from one mode of transportation to another, without the need for unpacking and repacking. This results in savings in terms of labor costs and time. Container ships are also designed to efficiently carry large volumes of cargo, helping to reduce transportation costs per unit of goods.