Resumen de Factores de afectación de las mercancías de comercio internacional en tráfico marítimo.

Ivonne López, Mizraim Martínez, Ruth Ortiz

• Today the container has become the key element of international trade transport, these are made mainly of steel cut, but there are also some other aluminum and plywood reinforced with fiberglass.

  The proper use and care of the containers should always be taken into account by all participants in an international transport operation; boots especially since the success of the business operation comes when the goods are received by the receiver in perfect condition. Activity that has not been done successfully since the maneuvers or maintenance of containers are not appropriate.

  These can be used to carry bulky or heavy objects: engines, machinery, vehicles or small palletized goods. The dimensions of the container are standardized to facilitate handling.

  The consequences of moisture in the containers generate economic losses cargo owners, look for optimal solutions for proper maintenance of the same on the degree to which moisture; considering the misuse and poor maintenance, they have contributed in reducing handling containerized cargo.