The global container shortage is increasing the number and severity of damaged cargo according to international marine and cargo surveyor Battermann & Tillery. It states that companies are reaching out to bulk cargo shipments as an alternative, but don't always reinforce packaging to prepare for the different transportation.

Container shortage is increasing cargo damage, says marine surveyor

While the logistics sector struggles with an aching container shortage, an example from the real estate market shows other industries are putting the valuable transporting boxes to good use. A house made of shipping containers in Brooklyn is currently on sale for $5 million!

Container shortage is increasing cargo damage, says marine surveyor

Amid the container shortage, a shipping container home sells for $5 million