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- Book Title
- Intermodal Freight Transport
- ISBN
- 9780750659352
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Routledge
ISBN-10
0750659351
ISBN-13
9780750659352
eBay Product ID (ePID)
47859562
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Intermodal Freight Transport
Publication Year
2005
Subject
Engineering (General), Landscape, Civil / General, Industries / Transportation
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Architecture, Technology & Engineering, Business & Economics
Format
Perfect
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
19.9 Oz
Item Length
9.6 in
Item Width
7.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2005-052754
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"In this excellent and extremely comprehensive book David Lowe builds on his established reputation as one of this countrys leading transport writers to explain and illustrate the key concept of intermodal transport in detail. This is a timely and readable volume which will appeal to policy makers and practitioners at every level. I thoroughly commend it." Steven Norris FCILT, FIHT Minister for Transport 1992 96 Director General, The Road Haulage Association 1997 - 99 "The author has once again produced a definitive reference book on a topic scarcely covered elsewhere in the pool of logistics literature.In short the reference work for all to turn to for facts and figures on intermodal freight transport. " Logistics & Transport Focus, "In this excellent and extremely comprehensive book David Lowe builds on his established reputation as one of this country's leading transport writers to explain and illustrate the key concept of intermodal transport in detail. This is a timely and readable volume which will appeal to policy makers and practitioners at every level. I thoroughly commend it." Steven Norris FCILT, FIHT Minister for Transport 1992 96 Director General, The Road Haulage Association 1997 - 99, "In this excellent and extremely comprehensive book David Lowe builds on his established reputation as one of this country's leading transport writers to explain and illustrate the key concept of intermodal transport in detail. This is a timely and readable volume which will appeal to policy makers and practitioners at every level. I thoroughly commend it." Steven Norris FCILT, FIHT Minister for Transport 1992 - 96 Director General, The Road Haulage Association 1997 - 99 "The author has once again produced a definitive reference book on a topic scarcely covered elsewhere in the pool of logistics literature.In short the reference work for all to turn to for facts and figures on intermodal freight transport. " Logistics & Transport Focus, 'This is an extremely comprehensive compendium of information, both historical and current, that deals with all aspects of intermodal transport in a most informative way.The parts of the book that deal with rail-freight operations are a mine of useful information on the various technical developments that have occurred in rail transport in the recent past...'News Bulletin of the Roads and Road Transport History Association, "In this excellent and extremely comprehensive book David Lowe builds on his established reputation as one of this country "s leading transport writers to explain and illustrate the key concept of intermodal transport in detail.This is a timely and readable volume which will appeal to policy makers and practitioners at every level. I thoroughly commend it."Steven Norris FCILT, FIHTMinister for Transport 1992 “ 96Director General, The Road Haulage Association 1997 - 99 "The author has once again produced a definitive reference book on a topic scarcely covered elsewhere in the pool of logistics literature.In short the reference work for all to turn to for facts and figures on intermodal freight transport. "Logistics & Transport Focus, "In this excellent and extremely comprehensive book David Lowe builds on his established reputation as one of this country's leading transport writers to explain and illustrate the key concept of intermodal transport in detail. This is a timely and readable volume which will appeal to policy makers and practitioners at every level. I thoroughly commend it." Steven Norris FCILT, FIHT Minister for Transport 1992 96 Director General, The Road Haulage Association 1997 - 99 "The author has once again produced a definitive reference book on a topic scarcely covered elsewhere in the pool of logistics literature.In short the reference work for all to turn to for facts and figures on intermodal freight transport. " Logistics & Transport Focus
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
385.72
Table Of Content
What is Intermodal Freight Transport?;UK and EU Policies for Intermodal Transport;Intermodal Developments in the UK;Intermodal Transport in Europe;Intermodalism in North America and World Markets;The Road Haulage Role in Intermodalism Rail Freight Operations;Inland Waterway, Short-Sea and Coastal Shipping;Environmental and Economic Issues Grant-aid and Government Support;Intermodal Networks and Freight Interchanges;Intermodal Road and Rail Vehicles and Maritime Vessels;Intermodal Loading Units, Transfer Equipment and Satellite Communications;Carrier Liability in Intermodal Transport;Intermodal Documentation and Authorizations;Customs Procedures;International Carriage of Dangerous Goods;Safety in Transport
Synopsis
This book provides an introduction to the whole concept of intermodal freight transport, the means of delivering goods using two or more transport modes, recounting both European experience and UK developments and reporting on the extensive political influences on this form of transport. This is placed into context with reference to developments in North America and Asia. Detailed explanations are given of the road and rail vehicles, the loading units and the transfer equipment used in such operations. In particular, the role of the Channel Tunnel in the development of long-haul combined transport operations between the UK and Europe is considered. * Gain knowledge from a leading industry expert with over 40 years of transport experience * Addresses important topics such as environmental, international, and safety issues in intermodal freight transport * Provides a glossary of terms, This book provides an introduction to the whole concept of intermodal freight transport, the means of delivering goods using two or more transport modes, recounting both European experience and UK developments and reporting on the extensive political influences on this form of transport. This is placed into context with reference to developments in North America and Asia.Detailed explanations are given of the road and rail vehicles, the loading units and the transfer equipment used in such operations. In particular, the role of the Channel Tunnel in the development of long-haul combined transport operations between the UK and Europe is considered., This book provides an introduction to the whole concept of intermodal freight transport, the means of delivering goods using two or more transport modes, recounting both European experience and UK developments and reporting on the extensive political influences on this form of transport. This is placed into context with reference to developments in North America and Asia. Detailed explanations are given of the road and rail vehicles, the loading units and the transfer equipment used in such operations. In particular, the role of the Channel Tunnel in the development of long-haul combined transport operations between the UK and Europe is considered.
LC Classification Number
TA1215
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