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This is the guy that got famous during the pandemic for suggesting ports stack containers 3 or 4 levels high vs the standard of 2 [1] [2] Turns out 2 is just

• nickff 4y ago
  Where did you get the impression that two is fine? I am somewhat familiar with the issue, and looked at both of your links, but still don't understand. Where I live, they stack containers six high.
  • ProAm 4y ago
    > Where did you get the impression that two is fine? That part was a joke because of Flexport's layoffs due to lack of volume. The stacking is probably a separate topic compared to the success of his business, but was just stating why his name and company are familiar on HN. I personally believe they should stack them vertically vs horizontal stacking to save space so they are always accessible vs 2-3-4 high. (also a joke)
    • bkor 4y ago
      I still don't get the bit where you say 2 high is standard. It's not. Though US port infrastructure is special, it's very outdated/inefficient compared to pretty much the rest of the world.
      • ProAm 4y ago
        It's from the article last time this came around [1] "For instance, Petersen says, local zoning rules prevented the owner of truck yards in Long Beach from storing containers more than two high" [1] https://www.npr.org/2021/11/03/1051773672/a-look-at-whats-causing-shipping-bottlenecks-from-the-entrenched-to-the-absurd https://www.npr.org/2021/11/03/1051773672/a-look-at-whats-ca...