Explain five factors that may limit the use of containers as a method of transporting goods in a developing country.

  • Special equipments for handling are expensive to buy and maintain.
  • Use of modern technology which is not available in developing countries hence it slows down handling of containers.
  • Requires skilled personnel which may not be available in developing countries.
  • Initial capital to set up the system/ buy containers man not be available since the cost is high.
  • Low volume of goods/irregular shaped goods may not call for use of containers.
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