Folding Containers Reshape Return-Leg Economics
Outokumpu, a Finnish steel producer, deployed foldable containers for scrap shipments to cut transportation waste and improve dock throughput. The shift works because return legs currently pay cube rent for empty air — folding eliminates that. For Montreal 3PLs and importers moving commodities, this is not a trend yet, but when major shippers start negotiating folding-container rates into inbound lanes, your racking and handling fees need to be ready.