CARGO HANDLING STUDY

The primary objective of the study is to review, analyze, and evaluate the existing cargo handling techniques and equipment used on American and foreign ships, and to identify areas of deficiencies and to point out possible improvements over existing cargo handling systems. The scope of the study covers cargo handling rigs, cranes, individual system components such as unit handling equipment, conveyors, elevators, and miscellaneous components associated with cargo handling and stowage.

• Corporate Authors:

  Sharp (George G) Incorporated

  100 Church Street
  New York, NY  United States  10007
• Publication Date: 1963-11

Media Info

• Pagination: 162 p.
• Serial:
  • Volume: 5257

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cargo handling; Cargo handling equipment; Freight transportation; Stowage
• Uncontrolled Terms: Cargo flow
• Old TRIS Terms: Cargo stowage
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00026659
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Contract Numbers: MA-3019
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 2 1973 12:00AM