From: Forecasting worldwide empty container availability with machine learning techniques
Feature | Description | Type | Unique values |
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Origin | Location of the last event of the container. This can either be a specific port or the country were the event occurred | Categorical | 287 |
Container type | String-based indicator of the type of the container, e.g. FORTY-DRY-CONTAINER | Categorical | 23 |
Carrier | String-based indicator of the carrier of the container, e.g. MSC | Categorical | 60 |
Days passed | Number of days passed between the last event of the container and the date the forecast is made | Numeric | N.A |
Event type | String-based indicator of the type of the last event, either dispatch, loading, discharge, or return | Categorical | 4 |