Intermodal yards have played an important role in the success of the Port of Tacoma since 1985, when the Port pioneered the use of on-dock intermodal yards with the construction of the South Intermodal Yard. Since inception of the on-dock intermodal yard concept, the intermodal container business has grown at a pace that is greater than the transportation industry in general, and it appears that this growth will continue well into the future. Continued growth of intermodal container transportation is heavily dependent on high-quality, efficient rail service and high volume container transfer facilities. The Port of Tacoma (Port) is responding aggressively to the growth of intermodal traffic through the Port's terminals. Along with other port, terminal and rail improvements, the Port is building the state-of-the-art Pierce County Terminal (PCT) Intermodal Yard. With the expected completion in late 2004, the PCT Intermodal Yard facility will be a key component of Port of Tacoma's port facilities and infrastructure improvement program.
Intermodal Yard Development - Pierce County Terminal
Ports Conference 2004 ; 2004 ; Houston, Texas, United States
Ports 2004 ; 1-8
2004-05-13
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
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