Large-capacity folding containers used in North African subway stations

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Which containers are foldable or collapsible?

As mentioned above, the foldable or collapsible containers that have been actually commercialized to date are SIO, Fallpac and HCI. Among them, only HCI is fully foldable whereas SIO is collapsible and Fallpac combines collapsible and foldable features.

What are the different types of Railway Containers?

1. Types of Railway Containers Ideal for dry cargo like paper, grain, clothing, electronics, etc. Largest containers on the market, perfect for transporting large cargo such as vehicles and machinery. Feature no fixed roof, suitable for tall or irregularly shaped goods. Covered with a tarpaulin during transport to protect from weather.

How can a foldable container reduce the cost of storage?

The satisfaction of such conditions and the eventual adoption of the foldable container by the market would reduce the operation costs by 50% to 60% , the storage space in yard and depot by 80% and CO 2 emissions by 20% [8, 12].

What are the conditions for the success of foldable containers?

Konings and Thijs summarized clearly the conditions for the success of foldable containers in the market: (1) low costs for folding and unfolding the containers; (2) low manufacturing costs; (3) compatibility with existing equipment for intermodal transport; and (4) structural robustness.

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