Translations for containerization in the English»French Dictionary

containerization [Brit kənteɪnərʌɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n, Am kənˌteɪn(ə)rəˈzeɪʃ(ə)n, kənˌteɪnəˌraɪˈzeɪʃ(ə))n] N

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containerization (loading into containers)

mise f en conteneur

containerization (method of transport)

conteneurisation f

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In the 1950s, the introduction of containerization gave massive efficiency gains in freight transport, permitting globalization. en.wikipedia.org

The volume of break bulk cargo has declined dramatically worldwide as containerization has grown. en.wikipedia.org

However, few initially foresaw the extent of the influence of containerization on the shipping industry. en.wikipedia.org

Traditionally, work on the docks provided employment, but the arrival of containerization led to mass unemployment in the late 1980s. en.wikipedia.org

In the early 1970s containerization resulted in a marked upsurge in freight business. en.wikipedia.org

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