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Five into one will go, says Florida firm – updated

[ October 24, 2024   //   ]

Florida-based Compact Container Systems (CCS) has launched the SeaFold HC 40’ container, described as the world’s first five-in-one, foldable shipping container.

With over 20% of all containers returning to their port of origin empty, the SeaFold 40’ could cut the cost of repositioning containers by 56% storage space by 80%, and carbon emissions by up to 70%, says CCS.

Five folded containers can go in the same slot as one 40’ HC standard says chairman and chief executive, Charlie Santos-Buch, He added: “This is especially important during the high-volume peak season when congestion is a big issue and moving out empty containers becomes a priority.”

The box has passed all ISO and water ingress testing and is compatible with all standard lift equipment.

CCS said in mid-November that results from an independent study by sustainability consultancy ESG Base showed that the SeaFold 40’ reduced CO2 by up to 70% on journeys made by barge, 68% by truck  and 49% by rail when compared to conventional shipping containers.

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