TRIMOTRANS - Development Of New Intermodal Loading Units And Dedicated Adaptors For The Trimodal Transport Of Bulk Materials In Europe |
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The main objective of the project was the development of new technical solutions for intermodal loading units including containers, dedicated adaptors and mobile internal fixtures in order to shift the main transportation route for goods from the road onto rail and inland waterways in a sustainable way. By applying new loading units, the logistic chain can be set up without changing the loading unit within the complete door-to-door transport process. Trans-shipping does not require crane technology anymore so the costs are reduced substantially. In compliance with the ISO container dimensions, the new characteristics of the loading units lead to a harmonisation of the handling. The development, design and testing of the new intermodal loading units and their later introduction into the market strongly contribute to the policy objectives of the European transport. |
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Added value for SMEs 1. Development and design of large ISO containers and ISO compatible roll-off containers with the dimensions of 2 550 x 2 900 x 7 450 mm. These dimensions comply with the recommended directive of the European Commission for intermodal loading units. 2. Technical solutions for the transport of selected gases and liquids. It is intended to equip the containers with optional exchangeable fixtures and movable walls in such a way that they can accommodate bulk goods as well as packaged goods. The two types of loading units were designed and tested within the project in agreement with the recommendations of the EC. 1. Information on the necessary characteristics of the interoperability for the trimodal traffic carriers 2. The results of discharging tests for selected groups of bulk goods and municipal waste |
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More information: http://www.zaft.htw-dresden.de/trimotrans/index.php?lang=en |
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