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      <title>INTER-ISLAND CONTAINER SERVICES-AN OPERATING CRITIQUE</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The rapid growth of the container system in the Phillippine domestic trade over the past four years has led to a considerable number of operational problems.  In order to assist inter-island shipping lines to solve such problems, to streamline existing systems and procedures and to formulate technically viable plans for ship acquisitions and terminal facilities, the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) in cooperation with the German Agency for Technical Cooperation (GTZ) has organised a programme to provide appropriate technical advice on container operations to the lines.  A report, the Present state of Containerization in the Philippine Inter-Island Trade, summarising the findings of the advisory programme, conducted by British maritime consultant John H. Agnew, has recently been released by Marina.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 1981 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>A NEW APPROACH TO CORROSION CONTROL</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Methods of controlling the effects of corrosion on steel containers, caused by the harsh environment in which they spend a major portion of their life, have provided a challenge for coatings systems suppliers since the advent of containerisation.  Despite the many advances made, the search for the optimum system continues.  In this article, Eric Lynch, technical manager for International Paint Container Coatings, outlines the development of a new approach to corrosion control systems based on the utilization of controlled release polymers.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 1981 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>LLOYD'S GIVES GUIDANCE ON CONTAINER SECURING</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Probably the most important consideration for any ship-operator is to ensure that both the cargo he is carrying, and the ship, arrive safely.  If the cargo is not stowed securely, he will not only risk losing money through damage, but he will also put the ship's crew in danger. This problem becomes especially relevant when dealing with containers, since greater forces tend to be exerted on the ship and on the securing arrangements.  A study on this has been published by Lloyd's Register of Shipping, which will act as a guide to enable ships to become eligible for the notation "Certified Container Stowing Arrangements" .]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 1980 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>PROBLEMS WITH CONTAINER FLOORS</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[This letter draws attention to the increasing number of container floor failures and the absence of standards for loading equipment except those deduced from the ISO container manufacturing standard.  The correspondent comments that general purpose containers and trailer vans are, in effect, custom built and in many instances have floors not built to the high 150 standards.  The effects of the use of the "stuffer type truck" on such vehicles and of other mechanical aids such as pallet trucks and telescopic conveyors is also examined.  A minimum international standard for floors is suggested with inspections possible included in the MOT vehicle road worthiness test.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 1980 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>CONTAINER PACKING</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[In this booklet most of the principle rules for packing containers are thoroughly explained and hints on handling certain cargoes are given. The photos and drawings shown may be of assistance--even for experienced "Container-Packers".]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 1979 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>CONTAINER STOWAGE--A PRACTICAL APPROACH--SECOND EDITION</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[This reference book was first published in 1973 and has been used by container operators and users in over 40 countries. Types of container, checking procedures, cargoes, effects of road rail and sea journeys, package design and restraint are covered with sections on materials handling equipment, industrial truck operator training and preventative maintenance, floor loadings and container damage.  There is also a glossary of terms.  Details of this book have been sent to all members and a review appeared in the June 1978 issue of Cargo Systems.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 03 Feb 1979 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>TOBACCO: A SQUARE PEG IN A SQUARE HOLE</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Some commodities may, for a number of reasons, have been slow to move into containers.  One freight though for which this does not hold good is leaf tobacco.  Probably the most concentrated box movements of the commodity are out of the U.S. to western Europe in general, and the U.K. in particular.  The author reports on the way in which a selection of leading American and British companies in the leaf tobacco trade have adapted to the box and on what benefits and problems they have encountered in the process.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 1978 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>CONTAINER INSURANCE--THE LOSSES CONTINUE</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The problem of containers being lost overboard or severly damaged is discussed and illustrated with two case histories.  The securing arrangement is dealt with, as well as the nature of the cargo and the improper method of securing same.  Liability and insurance coverage are discussed.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Aug 1978 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>CONTAINER DAMAGE BY FIRE</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[In June 1973, the first incident involving a major fire aboard a containership occurred.  The Maritime Administration felt that containership operators and container builders could improve container design and manufacture, methods of handling, and ship stowage as a result of knowledge from the fire.  For this reason, the Agency sponsored a special symposium on October 10, 1973, to discuss the behavior of the containers during and after the collision and fire aboard the C/V SEA WITCH.  The symposium was conducted by individuals who had an administrative or investigative role in the accident.  The program consisted of an extensive slide presentation with commentary by the panel.  A series of deductions and recommendations on courses of future action are presented.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 1975 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>PROTECTING SHIPPER'S FREIGHT BY PROTECTING THE CONTAINER</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A new process for use in the reparing of containers is described.  This process utilizes a special resin which hardens with fiberglass reinforcements to cover the damaged parts of the container.  This material repairs the damaged areas, and other areas in various stages of decomposition are similarly covered with the material to prevent any further corrosion.  The inventors of this process believe that it will enable a container to have from 8 to 10 years of corrosion-free service.  A description of the process itself, as well as a table showing the strength and other properties of this process, are included in the article.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 1974 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE STATE OF THE ART IN CONTAINERIZATION</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[This critical analysis of the state of the art in commercial containerization initially covers the concepts, equipments, and operations which constitute the environment with which reusable shipping containers must be compatible.  It then proceeds to the technical areas of damage, materials evaluation, and design characteristics.  Finally it deals with maintenance, which is an important cost element and then full life cycle costs.  Recommendations are provided by the Contractor on the basis of the conclusions reached. These are intended to contribute to the effectiveness of USAMERDCs continuing development of containerization.  The subjects covered are: service duty and design criteria, design optimization (with particular reference to eventual prototype procurement), and operational flexibility features for containers in military applications.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 May 1974 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>SURVEY OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS INCIDENT TO THE TRANSPORTATION OF MATERIALS</title>
      <link>https://trid.trb.org/View/14611</link>
      <description><![CDATA[A survey was conducted to compile, analyze and summarize environmental data defining the transportation environment from the standpoint of establishing container performance standards.  The current availability of information describing the conditions of vibration, shock, impact, heat, cold, compression, puncture, abrasion, humidity and temperature is assessed and significant data presented. Summaries of the Data are given to show the extremes of the environmental conditions for each element of the transportation cycle (in-transit, storage and holding) where possible. (Author)]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 1974 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>CONTAINERIZATION AND MARINE INSURANCE</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[It was the intention to produce a document useful to the insurance industry and indeed to any who are involved in or affected by containerisation.  In no sense of the word can the group claim that this is a comprehensive report, yet by including information on construction, handling, documentation, legal liability and other aspects of interest it is hoped that it may prove to be the stimulus for further study.  The report can only be accurate at the time of writing and must require updating from time to time, especially where pending legislation is concerned.  Because the group have looked at the subject in broad terms the reader will find certain repetition which the group considered acceptable if sense is to be made of any particular part without reference to others. The members of the study group represent all the main sections of the industry-underwriting, broking, loss assessing-with an average length in service in marine insurance of about 15 years.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 1973 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>PROTECTION AND SECURING OF DECK STOWED CONTAINERS</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The great benefits and economies attained through containerization have been offset somewhat by damage to deck-stowed containers.  This paper outlines considerations to be examined in designing systems for securing and protecting containers stowed on the weather deck.  The general lack of agreement about the minimum requirements of an adequate securing system is due in part to the absence of an accurate method for calculating ship motions and inertia forces acting on the containers.  The paper discusses the stress-strain relationships between lashing wires and the container structures, and points out the necessity for adequate safety factors.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 1970 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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