SIDE, TOP OR FRONT

There is a wide diversity of approach to container handling with numerous firms offering totally different types of machine for similar applications. The major classes of machine are described in this article with comments on their particular pros and cons and suggestions for the best application for each type.

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• Corporate Authors:

  National Magazine Company Limited

  680 Garratt Lane
  London SW17 0NP,   England 
• Authors:
  • Lauder, D R
• Publication Date: 1975-5

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 43-47
• Serial:
  • Containerisation International
  • Volume: 9
  • Issue Number: 5
  • Publisher: T&F Informa UK, Limited
  • ISSN: 0010-7379
  • Serial URL: http://www.ci-online.co.uk

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cargo handling equipment; Container handling; Containers; Cranes; Gantry cranes; Loaders; Straddle trucks
• Old TRIS Terms: Front end loaders; Side loaders; Straddle carriers
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Marine Transportation; Terminals and Facilities; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00098515
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Magazine Company Limited
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 13 1975 12:00AM