Intermodal Freight Transport

by David Lowe

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781136394645
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/11/2006
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	304
File size:	24 MB
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About the Author

Lowe FCILT David

Table of Contents

What Is Intermodal Freight Transport?; Part 1 UK and EU Policies for Intermodal Transport; Part 2 Intermodal Developments in the UK; Part 3 Intermodal Transport in Europe; Part 4 Intermodalism in North America and World Markets; Part 5 The Road Haulage Role in Intermodalism; Part 6 Rail-Freight Operations; Part 7 Inland Waterway, Short-Sea, and Coastal Shipping; Part 8 Environmental and Economic Issues; Part 9 Grant Aid and Government Support; Part 10 Intermodal Networks and Freight Interchanges; Part 11 Intermodal Road and Rail Vehicles and Maritime Vessels; Part 12 Intermodal Loading Units, Transfer Equipment and Satellite Communications; Part 13 Carrier Liability in Intermodal Transport; Part 14 Intermodal Documentation and Authorizations; Part 15 Customs Procedures; Part 16 International Carriage of Dangerous Goods Safety in Transport;

Editorial Reviews

"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

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