The United States is inexorably enmeshed in a global economy that is entirely dependent on effective transport. The core of this reliance being upon surface (intermodal) transport of freight in trailers and containers. Intermodal Transport provides: One Origin, Multiple Modes of Transport, One Destination.
A reality is that few understand the complexities involved in this business. “Guide to Intermodal Transport in the United States” supplies needed education as well as providing background and knowledge refreshment. Reminders of the whys and wherefores of this business.
“Guide to Intermodal Transport in the United States” provides information and background. It is available here as an ebook via Barnes &Noble’s ebook, Nook. The 270 page paper copy is also available.
This extensive reference work provides invaluable background and has many practical applications:
· Trucking and Intermodal: This Section takes in Markets, Safety, Pricing, Associations, Insurance, Drivers, Computers and Automation, as well as providing Reference Tools. The 2004 Hours of Service re-regulation is an End Piece to the ebook.
· Railroads and Intermodal: Here Concepts and Background, Interchange Agreements, Terminal (Ramp) Operations, Equipment in Use and Computer Support are discussed.
· Steamship Lines: Agreements to Interchange equipment with others, Collection Points, both at Ports and Inland (Pools) , Equipment in Use and Automation are subjects.
· Equipment: This category provides oversight where all the foregoing modal connections are concerned. Positioning containers and trailers, and how Positioning is accomplished, and the Equipment used, are all reviewed.
· Governmental Involvement: From Certification, Safety and Weight Constraints, to a brief on State and Federal concerns.
· Brokers are a Significant Part of the business: Shipper Agents, Load Finders, Foreign Freight Forwarders, Railroads, Steamship Lines, Motor Carriers, Board Keepers, Logistics Companies, as well as the Equipment they may use or control.
· Seal Protection as a Fallacy
· Hours of Service- Potential effect of Changes.
· Glossary of Terms.
You will not find a more comprehensive publication of Intermodal Transport, its background in North America and its workings than “Guide to Intermodal Transport in the United States”
