O transporte de contentores
Example: O transporte de contentores facilita o comércio internacional eficiente.
Definition
"O transporte de contentores" refers to the system of moving goods internationally or domestically using standardized containers, which allows for efficient handling, storage, and transfer between ships, trucks, and trains, greatly facilitating global trade and logistics operations.
Etymology
The phrase "o transporte de contentores" comes from Portuguese, where "transporte" means transport or transportation, and "contentores" means containers. The concept evolved with the advent of containerization in the mid-20th century, revolutionizing cargo shipping by standardizing the use of large metal containers to improve efficiency and reduce costs in global trade.
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