Container management strategies to deal with the East-West flows imbalance
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In this paper we look into the management of empty maritime containers by making use of reverse logistics theory. We map the reverse logistics system, identifying the drivers for recovery, the characteristics of the containers, why they are being returned, how they are being recovered and by whom. We identify that empty maritime container management has to address mainly the management of the capacity, location and reposition of the fleet of empty containers. We review common strategies to manage the fleet of empty containers. We pay special attention to the following three strategies: balancing out trade with flows of recovered materials, using foldable containers, and exploiting modern information and communication technologies. We analyze these three strategies in more detail with respect to the direct benefits and the requirements to make them work. Furthermore we look into the inhibitors (those aspects that make their implementation more difficult), but also to opportunities and facilitators. We conclude with directions for further research in the topic of empty container management.
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تاریخ انتشار 2009