Automated Transfer Management Systems and the Intermodal Performance of North American Freight Distribution
Intermodal rail is currently only an appealing option for containerized goods carried over long distances due to relatively high embedded costs. Transfers that in theory should entail only a few operations at a terminal in reality require multiple operations. This paper proposes that incorporating new terminal designs and an automated transfer management system (ATMS) at terminals and distribution centers would significantly improve efficiency and productivity. These changes could significantly lower fixed costs, and would be faster and more reliable. These gains could make both long and short haul intermodal movements more competitive. A network of terminals with ATMS connections along strategic railroad corridors would spur investments in railroads and help create a world-class freight movement network in North America.
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Authors:
- Zumerchik, John
- Rodrigue, Jean-Paul
- Lanigan Sr, Jack
- Publication Date: 2009
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Print
- Features: Figures; References;
- Pagination: pp 59-76
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Serial:
- Journal of the Transportation Research Forum
- Volume: 48
- Issue Number: 3
- Publisher: Transportation Research Forum
- ISSN: 1046-1469
- Serial URL: https://trforum.org/journal-of-the-trf/
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Open Access (libre)
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Automation; Cargo handling equipment; Design; Freight handling; Intermodal terminals; Intermodal transfer; Logistics; Physical distribution; Railroad transportation
- Geographic Terms: North America
- Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Operations and Traffic Management; Railroads; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01150805
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Feb 19 2010 10:59AM