Understanding Intermodal
A portable primer on today's multimodal
transportation equipment and systems

By Ernest H. Robl

Overview  
  Preface

i

  Versions and format vii

1.

Defining concepts

1-1

2.

Why intermodal? 2-1

3.

Container sizes and types 3-1

4.

Swap bodies and highway trailers 4-1

5.

Container load density and stacking 5-1

6.

Equipment numbering and identification 6-1

7.

Lift/stacking fittings 7-1

8.

Movement of containers 8-1

9.

Intermodal terminals 9-1

10.

Specialized applications and equipment 10-1

11.

Aftermarket container use

11-1

12.

Railroad intermodal cars

12-1

13.

RoadRailer equipment

13-1

14.

RoLa and RoRo

14-1

15.

Modeling intermodal operations

15-1

16.

Malcom McLean

16-1

17.

Aircraft containers

17-1

18.

Glossary

18-1

19.

The intermodal imperative (commentary)

19-1

20.

Resources

20-1

21.

Postscript

21-1

[Rev. 2002/11/09]


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