AGR-FREIGHT-FREIGHT;AGR-FREIGHT-Motor Carriers;AGR-FREIGHT-Intermodal Freight Transportation;NTL-FREIGHT-FREIGHT;NTL-FREIGHT-Freight Planning and Policy;NTL-FREIGHT-Intermodalism;
Abstract:
This report describes the results of an initial study to assess the technological and operational constraints on the development of a multimodal domestic freight container system. Under this program, the critical technological and operating constraints were identified, and the impact on shippers and operators was assessed. Key current investments in the freight transportation system were developed to evaluate the obsolescence of these investments due to the introduction of containers over a period of time. Also described are areas where further research is required to overcome the critical constraints identified during the study.
Volume II has nine appendixes as follows: Appendix A - Railroad Flatcar Data; Appendix B - Calculations; Appendix C - Record of Telephone Calls; Appen...
The objective of this study was to investigate the feasibility of intermodal freight service in Montana with respect to the potential demand for such ...
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