Empty Yard : A crucial piece for shipping puzzle

The Vital Role of Empty Yards in Shipping Logistics

The world of shipping is like a big ocean where things are moved around a lot in containers. We often think of huge cargo ships, but there’s more to the story.

Let’s talk about empty yards. These are places where empty shipping containers are kept. They might not seem important, but they do a big job of making sure everything runs smoothly with inventory, inspection & availability.

Empty yards help out when there are too many empty containers in one place which is a reflection of a mismatched demand & supply. For example, if a country is getting lots of stuff shipped in, there will be lots of empty containers left behind. Empty yards store these containers until they’re needed again or sent to places where they’re wanted. This helps make sure there are enough containers where they’re needed most, so things keep moving smoothly.

But empty yards do more than just store containers. They’re organized very carefully with special systems and layouts. This helps workers find the containers they need quickly based on the size & type so things don’t slow down. Using Conmove yard solutions helps to keep the container owners like Shipping lines & NVOCC keep track of real-time inventory as well as costs down by making sure containers aren’t sitting around creating a revenue loss.

Additionally, empty yards are where containers get fixed up & Conmove yard management with MNR (Maintenance & Repair) helps to complete the repair lifecycle digitally with FTP integrations with shipping lines. Sometimes, containers get damaged internally & externally during shipping, empty yard surveyors inspect and repair these containers so they can be shipping-worthy. Keeping these containers in good shape and increasing the life of the container helps to save money, preventing companies from buying new ones all the time.

So, next time you see something in a store that came from far away, remember the empty yards. They might not be in the spotlight, but they’re doing an important job of keeping things running smoothly helping to match the global demand with growing e-commerce. And by doing that, they’re also helping to cut down on carbon footprints in multiple ways, which is good for the environment.