ELEVATED SYSTEM FOR HIGHER CONTAINER THROUGHPUTS

Elevated track system of handling for container terminals introduced by Japanese industries is outlined. The system features the use of computer-controlled container carrying cars running along an elevated trackway for the transfer of containers between the quayside and the landside storage areas.

• Corporate Authors:

  Cargo Systems Publications Limited

  McMillan House, 54 Cheam Common Road
  Worchester Park, Surrey KT4 8RJ,   England 
• Authors:
  • O'Byrne, L
• Publication Date: 1980-8

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 57
• Serial:
  • CARGO SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL
  • Volume: 7
  • Issue Number: 8
  • Publisher: Deutsche Bahn AG

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cargo handling equipment; Container cars; Container handling; Container terminals; Containerization; Control systems; Information processing; Intermodal terminals; Rail marine interface
• Old TRIS Terms: Intermodal terminal control systems
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Marine Transportation; Railroads; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00331485
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 12 1981 12:00AM