TRANSPORT TO THE FAR EAST

LE TRANSPORT VERS L'EXTREME-ORIENT

This market is an example of the situation where freight becomes a regulatory factor because of the carriers' natural tendency to seek a balanced tonnage. Most consignments can be carried in containers. Rates on the Siberian route are as much as 25% lower than those charged by sea.

• Corporate Authors:

  Centre Francais du Commerce Exterieur

  10 avenue d'Iena
  Paris 75783,   France 
• Authors:
  • BERNARD, G
  • Heugel, H
• Publication Date: 1977-7-4

Language

• French

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 51-55
• Serial:
  • Moniteur du Commerce International
  • Issue Number: 249
  • Publisher: Centre Francais du Commerce Exterieur

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Containerization; Freight traffic; Intermodal transportation; International trade; Land bridge; Railroads; Rates
• Uncontrolled Terms: Freight rates
• Geographic Terms: Former Soviet Union
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00165061
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 23 1977 12:00AM