RAIL INTERMODALISTS SEE CONTAINERS AS PROFITABLE, BUT WITH PROBLEMS

The outook for domestic container traffic on U.S. railroads is examined by intermodal service directors of nine lines as they discuss four major problem areas: Domestic containerization is generally not seen as a short-term growth situation; there are a variety of obstacles to continued growth of both container and trailer traffic; railroads generally report that container traffic is profitable; but service changes and regulatory freedom would enable railroads to increase trailer and container traffic.

• Corporate Authors:

  Communication Channels, Incorporated

  461 8th Avenue
  New York, NY  United States  10001
• Publication Date: 1974-8

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 9-12
• Serial:
  • CONTAINER NEWS
  • Volume: 9
  • Issue Number: 8

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Container on flat car; Container traffic; Economics; Intermodal transportation; Piggyback transportation; Regulations
• Old TRIS Terms: Container economics; Government regulations
• Subject Areas: Economics; Freight Transportation; Law; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00057746
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 12 1974 12:00AM