The inventors of ContainGo, Alan Stahl and Marshall Crosby have extensive experience volunteering and working with disaster relief organizations. They have seen first-hand the problems that arose when trying to mobilize containers and other equipment in the aftermath of a disaster.
The major challenge with moving shipping containers in these environments is that, traditionally, you would need a heavy-duty forklift, crane, or large truck to get containers into forward operating areas.
These methods simply aren’t practical in most disaster zones.
For one, you need to transport this extra equipment into already cluttered working zones, usually requiring semi-trucks and trailers. This adds complexity to the already challenging logistics situation.
Two, this type of equipment can be difficult to operate in and maneuver in disaster zones, because they don’t navigate well through uneven terrain or areas of destruction.
Another challenge is operational clearance. A typical shipping container trailer or truck, such as a roll-back truck or tilt-bed trailer, can require as much as 120 ft of in-line forward clearance to unload a 20’ container.
In disaster situations, time is of the essence, having to spend time to clear loading and unloading areas is time precious spent away from search and rescue efforts.
These methods also require a lot of additional manpower, increasing the need for additional resources and facilities.
