| Title | Freight Transportation Information Systems and Their Implications for R&D Policy |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 48799 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Troup, Kenneth F. |
| Source | 78p. in various pagings |
| Corporate Creator | John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Publisher | United States. Dept. of Transportation. Office of the Secretary |
| Publication Date | 19740301 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | The current use of computerized management information and control systems in intercity freight transportation are examined. Each of the four modes (railroad, motor carrier, maritime and air cargo industries) is investigated. In each case, computer information systems can help improve the operational efficiency of the mode and provide management (and regulators) with more accurate data for decision making. The intermodal data standard and exchange problem is also discussed. Appropriate recommendations for DOT research and development policy are made. These include development of a national railroad management system, development of terminal control systems for railroad yards and intermodal terminals, support to development of a maritime industry information system and increased effort in the area of data facilitation. |
| Rosap ID | dot:10291 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/10291 |
| TRT Terms | Intermodal terminals; Freight terminals; Railroad terminals; Railroad yards; Intermodal transportation; Control systems; Data processing centers; Documents |
| General Subjects | Documentation |
| Classification | AGR - FREIGHT - FREIGHT; AGR - FREIGHT - Intermodal Freight Transportation; NTL - FREIGHT - Freight Planning and Policy; NTL - FREIGHT - FREIGHT |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| Report Number | DOT-TSC-OST-73-10 |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/48000/48700/48799/DOT-TSC-OST-73-10.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |