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Synopsis Containerization is a system of intermodal cargo transport using standard ISO containers that can be loaded on container ships, railroad cars and trucks. It has revolutionized cargo shipping. Today, nearly 90% of non-bulk cargo moves by containers put on transport ships. Containerization is an important cargo-moving technique developed in the 20th century. It has formed an integral part of logistics the world over, India is no exception too. The idea of containerization and its reaping benefits in handling freight transport in both developing and developed economies will help open ways for global trade practices. The major objectives, the successful cases of container ports, products and models of containers, infrastructure, capacity challenges, economic aspects, increased customer value through containerization and the private sector involvement in handling containers will form the outline of the book. The Indian Railway Minister, Shri Lalu Prasad Yadav has taken the initiative for Private-Public Partnership between the Indian Railways and 14 private container train operators to look up various issues because containerization is treated as a sunrise industry. This is aimed at not only increasing the rail share of container traffic but also introducing competition in the intermodal rail freight market leading to service improvements. It also contains enabling provisions to meet the future requirements in terms of infrastructure and technological developments. This book will help the emerging economies in reducing time and costs in freight transport either through rail, road, container ships or planes. It will also help increase the volume of international trade possible and more happening through complex supply chains in India.