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Dapol 4F-028-013

45ft Hi-Cube Container Set (2) P&O Ferry 0084602/0080377

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Manufacturer description

The development of containerisation after World War II has led to a huge increase in international trade. This was a direct result of the increased security, greater flexibility and importantly reduced transport costs that using standardised containers for freight logistics offered. Containers have allowed the safe transportation of goods from supplier to purchaser with the goods themselves being handled only once, no matter how many forms of transport are used. Prior to containerisation goods would have to be handled at every node in the logistics chain from truck/train to boat/aeroplane to truck/train again and finally to customer. Containers come in five standard lengths 20ft, 40ft, 45ft, 48ft and 53ft, the latter two being more prevalent in the USA. Dapol model Containers in three lengths 20ft, 40ft and 45ft.

These are now manufactured and moulded in the UK which means Dapol will produce a greater variety of these over the coming months to reflect the greater importance containers are playing to the modeller. Dapol also now produce curtain sided containers. All of the containers that Dapol produce are manufactured in limited runs to help modellers build up rakes of wagons with differing container liveries and running numbers. Be aware they sell out fast!

The Dapol Container Features :

• Detailed quality moulded body
• Finely applied livery
• Opening and posable doors
• Compatible with Dapol’s range of intermodal wagons.

Catalogue listing

Model details

The Dapol 45ft Hi-Cube Container Set is a model of a standardised container used for freight logistics. The development of containerisation in the post-war period led to increased security, flexibility and reduced transport costs.

Containerisation has become a crucial part of international trade, allowing goods to be transported safely and efficiently from supplier to purchaser with minimal handling. Prior to this development, goods would have been handled at multiple stages of the logistics chain.

Dapol's model containers are manufactured in the UK and come in three lengths: 20ft, 40ft and 45ft. The company also produces curtain-sided containers and is expanding its range to reflect the growing importance of containers in the industry. Each model is produced in limited quantities to allow modellers to create rakes of wagons with varied liveries and running numbers.

The Dapol 45ft Hi-Cube Container Set features a detailed moulded body, finely applied livery and opening and posable doors, making it a realistic and versatile model for modellers. It is also compatible with Dapol's range of intermodal wagons.