Q I have been doing some research
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studies into container loading methods and have heard of a system by which assembled cars are specially loaded into containers to utilize the maximum amount of space. Can you tell me something about the system and who is using it.
AJaguar Cars Ltd claims to be the first
British motor manufacturer to put the new system you refer to into regular operation and is using it for all Jaguar cars sent to Canada.
The new system created by iMM (International Marine Management) with the cooperation of Jaguar Cars Ltd and the US Army, which uses this system for the transportation of servicemen's cars, has been developing its "Auto Perch" method of utilizing container space to maximum advantage. The system uses adjustable racks and ramps, fitted inside 40tt (international length) containers to permit cars to be placed at an angle, overlapping one another. For example, up to four Jaguar E-type models can be carried in one container.
Advantages of system are claimed to include the elimination of vulnerability to transit damage or pilferage, and a reduction in the special operations normally required — such as the application and removal of wax and bumper bar protectors, the special packing of -stealable" accessories, and the considerable time and money often required at the destination to bring a car back to pristine condition after the handling sometimes encountered in the loading and unloading of cargo vessels.