INTERMODAL ASPECTS OF CONTAINER SERVICE

Modern containerships and their related inland carriers and port facilities are technology's most successful solution to the problem of moving general cargo in international trade. This article discusses land-sea interface between rail and road carrier and the sea container; ICC interchange conditions; financial responsibility and qualitative overland service.

• Corporate Authors:

  Intermodal World

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  Intermodal World

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• Authors:
  • VICKERS, P F
• Publication Date: 1977-1

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 26-28
• Serial:
  • TRANSPORT 2000

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Container handling; Containerization; Containers; Inspection; International trade; Policy; Safety; Standards
• Uncontrolled Terms: Safety standards
• Old TRIS Terms: Container inspection; Container interchange; Intermodal containers
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Marine Transportation; Policy; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00170516
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport 2000 Limited
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 7 1978 12:00AM