Close terminal placement

In intermodal transport, it is important that the terminals are located close together. This means that the distribution distance by truck is shorter. It also means that intermodal transport can attract more goods. The goods are also constantly moving in front of you. Not like today with end-to-end traffic where the goods sometimes have to be driven back because there are no terminals near the destination.

With dense terminal locations, the handling becomes more local in nature. There is therefore a natural connection to the local LBC companies to be responsible for the terminal operations. Only local transports mean that the drivers stay in the town. No foreign hauliers are considered either.

Local terminal type

Above is a simple terminal of CCT Intermodal where the ant handles the transhipment of unit loads under existing power lines. Only ISO containers and swap bodies. Handling cost 75 - 120 SEK per unit load.

Terminal with end-to-end traffic

On the left is a terminal used in end-point traffic. Handles all unit loads, including trailers. The train must be switched down to a line-free area to be handled with a truck or crane. This means that a transhipment cost of 450 -1200 SEK is not uncommon. The state steps in and subsidizes the handling costs. The transport distance must be over 500 kilometers to be eligible.

Researchers have also pointed out that the way intermodal transport is carried out must change. From end-to-end traffic to line traffic. More goods and faster and more environmentally friendly transport. The fact that the EU is now pointing out that 75% of all road transport should be transferred to rail or sea transport can focus on the fact that the system must be changed. The image below is taken from a report from KTH.

Advantages of scheduled services

When you look at the picture, you clearly understand that it is line traffic that will apply to intermodal transport in the future. An efficient transport structure can be built at low costs.

With dense terminal locations and with the Myran handling technology, an unbeatable service level for deliveries can be achieved. With transport over longer distances by train and shorter distances by electric distribution trucks, very strict environmental requirements can be met.

The system has a future in store and everything happens without CO2 emissions. We have a truly environmentally friendly transport structure for the present and the future.

The railway carriage and its construction

Within the EU there is an interesting concept and a prototype of a new railway wagon has been built. It could form the basis for a railway wagon that connects to the CCT concept on a modern railway wagon.

CCT Terminal
The image shows a simple terminal in CCT design where unit loads are automatically reloaded between train and distribution truck at a simple terminal.

There is a simple animation that shows how a CCT Terminal works and it is below. Check it out to see what we mean.