Which of the following is true of the containerization method followed in logistics?
A)It is widely used by railroads but has not caught on with other modes.
B)It makes it easier to load and unload products,but it increases the risk of damage.
C)It has increased competition between railroads and water transport.
D)It groups items into economical shipping quantities and seals them in protective containers for transit.
E)It complicates handling of goods during shipping,as it focuses more on quantity than quality.

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Containerization involves grouping individual items into an economical shipping quantity and sealing them in protective containers for transit to the final destination.This protects the products and simplifies handling during shipping.The problems of loading and unloading goods several times are reduced with containerization.

Which of the Following Is True of the Containerization Method