FINLAND - BARGE SYSTEMS A SERIOUS OPTION?

In order to achieve economies of scale for the Finnish forestry industry, a number of changes have been suggested in the water transportation of forest products. Recommendations are made to concentrate shipments between a smaller number of ports, and use larger cargo carrying capacity. The use of large ships as opposed to stowable and ferry ro-ros and small conventional ships now being used is evaluated. A proposal for using barge systems capable of handling a wind cargo mix and used on routes where there is a strong commodity flow is analyzed.

• Corporate Authors:

  Cargo Systems International

  Arun House, 201-205 High Street
  New Malden KT3 4BH, Surrey,   England 
• Authors:
  • Munford, C
• Publication Date: 1976-12

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 10-11
• Serial:
  • CARGO SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL
  • Publisher: Deutsche Bahn AG

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Barges; Cargo handling; Forest products; Shipments; Water transportation; Wood products
• Old TRIS Terms: Barge cargo handling; Barge transportation; Wood products shipments
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00149318
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Cargo Systems Publications Limited
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 13 1977 12:00AM