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 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 instead of the wagons, thereby facilitating more frequent dispatches to a wider range of destinations.

The COMPACTTERMINAL achieves the objective of competitive intermodal service with:-

• Modular construction
• Cost reduction in transhipment operations
• Minimal container handling during terminal process
• 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 (e.g. waste industry)
• 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
• 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

COMPACTTERMINAL applications:-

• Inland terminals, e.g. Cargodrome
• City terminals, particularly where space is limited
• Port terminals
• Logistics centres / developments
• Industrial estates with rail links
• Integrated waste terminals

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