Double-Stack Containers: Changing the Image of Intermodalism

Abstract

Intermodalism is seen by some shippers as a new industry emerging within the transportation industry. This thesis provides a basic understanding of the intermodal industry and investigates how the advent of containerization, especially the double-stack container system, has affected the shipper's perception of domestic intermodal transportation. As the double-stack network spreads there are signs that this new industry may be able to resolve the problem of fragmentation which has prevented intermodal service from becoming cost-competitive. In addition, containerization and the use of double-stack trains can help streamline the rapid mobilization of military cargo.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA252879

Entities

People

  • Herman T. Awai

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

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  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

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  • Aircrafts
  • Business Administration
  • California
  • Commerce
  • Economic Analysis
  • Freight Transportation
  • International Trade
  • Logistics
  • Marine Terminals
  • Marketing
  • Money
  • Rail Transportation
  • Shipping
  • Surface Transportation
  • Transportation
  • Transportation Infrastructure
  • United States

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