The inability of many ports to expand means they must handle increased container traffic from mega ships within the same confined footprint. The result is backed up ship and truck traffic and increased pollution.
Average time needed to prepare a major port before and after a mega ship docks.
The number of premature deaths that occur annually around the world due to shipping.
Number of deaths due to poor air quality of populations living near and around ports.
Staxxon folding containers help alleviate port congestion because nested empty containers require 80% less storage space. Fewer lifts also lead to generally faster port throughput.