The report examines in some detail the elements of cost, time and distance involved in the interface of marine terminal operations with those of the rail carriers for the Hampton Roads port complex specifically as they relate to the U.S. operators. The purpose of the report was to analyze and evaluate the rail carrier/ocean carrier interchange of equipment and recommend actions to them which would contribute towards a more efficient and economical intermodal transport system and assist in further enhancing the competitiveness of the American Merchant Marine.


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    Title :

    Report on Rail and Marine Interface at the Port of Hampton Roads


    Publication date :

    1973


    Size :

    29 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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