Marking a special occasion today - The birth of containerization! On this date in 1956, Malcolm McLean made the concept of intermodal container shipping come to fruition, when he loaded 58 containers onboard the converted tanker vessel IDEAL X in Newark, New Jersey bound for Houston, Texas. The event marks the birth of containerization which has revolutionized cargo handling worldwide. #container #trade #MalcolmMcLean #shippingheritage | Maersk

183 reactions · 9 comments | In 1956, Malcolm McLean made the concept of intermodal container shipping come to fruition, when he loaded 58 containers onboard the converted tanker vessel IDEAL X in Newark, New Jersey bound for Houston, Texas. The event marks the birth of containerization, which has revolutionized cargo handling worldwide. Watch the anniversary video here: https://bddy.me/2Kf6Xyz #Maersk #AlltheWay #MaerskMoments #ICYMI #Bestof2020 | Maersk | Facebook

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