containerize

(kən tān′ ər īz′)

to pack (general cargo) into huge, standardized containers for more efficient shipment, as in transferring from one mode of transportation to another

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verb, transitive con·tain·er·ized, con·tain·er·iz·ing, con·tain·er·iz·es

To package (cargo) in large standardized containers for efficient shipping and handling.
To adapt (an industry or shipping operation) to the use of such containers.

verb, intransitive

To convert to the use of containerized cargo.

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