MEGA-PALLET CONCEPT: THE ANSWER TO RAPID CONTAINER HANDLING?
In order to meet the loading and unloading requirements of high speed container ships, a versatile, fast new system designed to reduce loading and unloading times by up to 50% has been developed in Norway. The system offers the capability of handling 900TEU/h. At the heart of the Container Pallet Transfer System, is a mega-pallet concept, each pallet is capable of loading 20 containers, which operate in association with fully automated, computer-integrated transfer trolleys.
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Supplemental Notes:
- Naval Architect, Sept 1995, p E464 [1 p, 2 fig]
- Publication Date: 1995
Language
- English
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Container handling; Pallets
- Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Marine Transportation;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00718216
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Mar 27 1996 12:00AM