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> Containerisation improved throughput considerably, but added to latency. I doubt the “added latency” part. How long do you think it takes to unload 11,000 tw
by krisoft 3y ago
> Containerisation improved throughput considerably, but added to latency.
I doubt the “added latency” part. How long do you think it takes to unload 11,000 twenty-foot container from a ship? Do you think anyone would move the contained stuff faster if it were just in a loose pile?
- thejohnconway 3y agoThat used crates, but yes I think it way quicker per ship, because ocean liners in particular wanted fast turnaround times. A lot more labour was involved, obviously.
- krisoft 3y ago> yes I think it way quicker per ship, because ocean liners in particular wanted fast turnaround times But container ships also want fast turnaround times. This is not a convincing argument.