The Right Idea. SBS enables the efficient transport of vehicles, such as up-armored HMMWVs, in standard 102”-wide containers. Defense cargo can be efficiently deployed and repositioned worldwide in watertight containers on scheduled commercial containership capacity. This is an essential option for re-supply efforts on routes with limited Ro-Ro capacity.
The Right Price. Ocean carriers realize greater stowage efficiencies using SBS, which allows commercial container carriers to charge rates for vehicle shipping that are competitive with Ro-Ro costs. That provides more flexibility and route options for rapid deployment.
The Right Move. Using oversized containers on SBS, military shippers can move vehicles and other supply cargo under cover in water-tight conditions and out-of-sight for secrecy and rapid deployment. SBS give military shippers more flexibility and routing options, leveraging the expansive capacity on worldwide container shipping networks.
- Cost is competitive with current cost for Ro-Ro
- Easily incorporated into normal terminal handling operations
- Improves cargo security on the vessel
- Increases flexibility and speed of defense logistics
- Oversized cargo travels undercover in weather-tight containers
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