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      <title>EIR STANDARDISATION--A VIABLE PROPOSITION</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Attempts to standardise the inspection procedures and documentation of Equipment Interchange Receipts have for some time now been the subject of discussions between various parties involved in the intermodal movement of containers.  With computer-assisted systems being developed to monitor container damage inspection and repair, it has been suggested the standardisation of EIR documentation formats would facilitate the use of similar systems for EIR purposes thereby providing container operators with the means to identify more accurately those elements in the intermodal transport chain where damage is being caused to their containers.  The article discusses the pros and cons of EIR standardization and the progress made in achieving it so far.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 1981 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>APPLICATION OF NETS TO INTERMODAL MOVES AIRED AT DNA MEETING</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The article briefly discusses the evolution and function of the National Equipment Transaction Settlement (NETS), a new service of the Equipment Interchange Association.  NETS is a nationally available computer/communications system that simplifies and reduces the clerical effort and paperwork costs generated by interchange.  Some of the services provided by the NETS system include: editing and processing interchange transactions, calculating amounts due, billing and collection of charges, maintaining account balances, and providing detailed accounting and management reports. Access to NETS is via Telex, TWX, data transmission on mail, depending on the interchange activity and the configuration of a carrier's computer/communications system.  There is a one time fee of $100 to cover the cost of user manuals, training, and loading the computer files with information that describes a carrier's equipment inventory.  The only other charge is a processing fee for each completed interchange transaction.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 1980 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>BANKS CATCH UP WITH CONTAINER AGE</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Research indicates that, with the establishment of the concept of transporting goods by intermodal container movement, there is a need for an internationally acceptable liner bill of lading or waybill document to cover such movements.  The author reviews the current situation with the problems of delay in receiving appropriate documents promptly and documentation costs.  He refers to the various types of bill of lading issued, which can cause complications, and to transport documents.  The last section deals with letters of credit and the difficulties that can arise with regard to these and the acceptance by clearing bank of combined transport bills of lading.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 1979 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>INTERMODAL PROBLEMS--THROUGH BILL OF LADING</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[To what extent are intermodal through bills of lading used by domestic and international shippers? How important are such through bills in the movement of traffic and what problems complicate their use? The need for answers to these and related questions led the Interagency Committee on Intermodal Cargo (ICIC) to undertake a survey which is summarized in this report.  This survey attempted to gain better insights into the use of through bill of lading documentation and to identify opportunities for improvements in documentation procedures.  A questionaire (Appendix A) was sent to more than 1,450 potential respondents presumed to be engaged in movements of domestic and international traffic.  They represent a cross-section of carriers, shippers, and forwarders.  Statistical charts and a summary of responses to the questionnaires are included in the analysis.  The survey questionnaire provided an opportunity for shippers and carriers to cite problems in the use of through bills and to make recommendations for improvements in procedures.  The survey was productive in that significant problems bearing on the use of intermodal through bills of lading were identified.  Specific recommendations designed to facilitate the development of intermodal documents are included in this report.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 1978 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>PROGRESS REPORTS ON PAPERWORK OR PROFITS IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The publication and distribution of the joint NCITD-DOT research report, "Paperwork or Profits? in International Trade," in late 1971 and early 1972 highlighted the magnitude of the problems, the number of parties involved, the service burdens, and the costs caused by the documents, and the tedious procedures linked with them.  The report has been distributed by NCITD and DOT to industry, federal agencies, foreign governments, and international organizations.  The report has been widely circulated and favorably received by all members of the trade and transport community, organizations and governments.  Action was initiated by NCITD, DOT, other federal agencies, and private organizations, to evaluate, develop details, and seek implementation of the report's 28 recommendations as rapidly as possible.  This report provides a current analysis of: (1) the recommendations, (2) the background concerning the condition or procedure which resulted in the recommendations, (3) specific actions taken and accomplishments made to implement the recommendations, and (4) future plans to achieve full implementation of the recommendations.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 1974 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[This research Study was prepared from data developed jointly by the National Committee on International Trade Documentation, NCITD and The Office of Facilitation of the Department of Transportation, DOT and catalogues and analyzes the practices and procedures relating the international trade documentation and recommends corrective steps to eliminate paperwork in world commerce.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 1974 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>STANDARD DOCUMENTATION FOR UNITED STATES DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND TRANSPORT</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 1974 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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