TELEX-COMPUTER TRACKS THE BOX

Computer application in the world of shipping is a rapidly growing and diversifying concept which is spreading to include all areas of maritime operations. In the context of containerisation, the computer is currently being utilised to process and co-ordinate not only the entire freight documentation procedure, but also the in-terminal stacking, allocation and distribution systems. More recently, the development of automation has concentrated on the actual control and tracking of whole fleets of containers on a network of routes. The article examines the latest computer control operation, which emanates from France.

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• Corporate Authors:

  National Magazine Company Limited

  Chestergate House Vauxhall Bridge Road
  London SW1V 1HF,   England 
• Authors:
  • Smith, A M
• Publication Date: 1978-8

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 71-73
• Serial:
  • Containerisation International
  • Volume: 12
  • Issue Number: 8
  • Publisher: T&F Informa UK, Limited
  • ISSN: 0010-7379
  • Serial URL: http://www.ci-online.co.uk

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automation; Cargo handling; Container handling; Containerization; Containers; Control systems; Freight documents; Information processing; Information storage and retrieval systems; Shipping; Stowage
• Old TRIS Terms: Computerized cargo data; Container control; Container stowage
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Freight Transportation; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00182469
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Magazine Company Limited
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 27 1978 12:00AM