Compactterminal

Benefits of Compactterminal

The modular concept of the Compactterminal means that high performance and efficient intermodal handling of containers, swap bodies and trailers can be realised in all situations, in all load size ranges, from minimal installations for small throughputs to large high throughput freight terminals. It is very economical in its use of land, site preparation and energy costs.

The Compactterminal can offer lower load transfer costs for individual transhipment operations, with reduced cycle times and better energy performance, and also allows the integration of new information technology applications for AEI/EDI, terminal management systems, load tracking and management data.

The Compactterminal offers a very environmentally efficient intermodal terminal solution.

Suitability

The Compactterminal is suitable for various kinds of road and rail interface operations. On the rail side shuttle trains, direct block trains and intermodal loads on mixed freight trains can be served. It can also serve as a Rail – Rail hub where the loads are transferred between trains, for example from international to regional trains or vice versa, thereby facilitating more frequent dispatches to a wider range of destinations.

Key points

The Compactterminal achieves the objective of competitive intermodal service with:

Modular construction
Cost reduction in transhipment operations
Minimal container handling during terminal process from high crane productivity
High levels of automation combined with low energy consumption
Optimal use of space – reduced land use relative to throughput
Direct rail-rail / rail-road load transfer including hub operations
Integrated rail wagon / load unit identification system
Integrated terminal production functions (eg waste and energy industries)
Enhanced load condition when vertical transfer replaces rail shunting
High availability by use of proven and tested components
Weatherproof operation at all hours with reduced noise levels
Improved road and rail vehicle productivity facilitated by use of AGVs or other automated horizontal transfer systems
Can integrate road, rail and quayside operations for maritime terminals
Tailored layouts and designs to suit customer situations
Feasibility studies undertaken to support application development

Applications

Inland terminals, e.g. Cargodrome
City terminals, particularly where space is limited
Port terminals
Logistics centres / developments / freight hubs eg Terminalgate, Verona
Industrial estates with rail links
Integrated waste or energy terminals
Barge terminals