Sample records for estimating freight flows

  1. Methodology for Estimating ton-Miles of Goods Movements for U.S. Freight Mulitimodal Network System

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Oliveira Neto, Francisco Moraes; Chin, Shih-Miao; Hwang, Ho-Ling

    2013-01-01

    Ton-miles is a commonly used measure of freight transportation output. Estimation of ton-miles in the U.S. transportation system requires freight flow data at disaggregated level (either by link flow, path flows or origin-destination flows between small geographic areas). However, the sheer magnitude of the freight data system as well as industrial confidentiality concerns in Census survey, limit the freight data which is made available to the public. Through the years, the Center for Transportation Analysis (CTA) of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has been working in the development of comprehensive national and regional freight databases and network flow models.more » One of the main products of this effort is the Freight Analysis Framework (FAF), a public database released by the ORNL. FAF provides to the general public a multidimensional matrix of freight flows (weight and dollar value) on the U.S. transportation system between states, major metropolitan areas, and remainder of states. Recently, the CTA research team has developed a methodology to estimate ton-miles by mode of transportation between the 2007 FAF regions. This paper describes the data disaggregation methodology. The method relies on the estimation of disaggregation factors that are related to measures of production, attractiveness and average shipments distances by mode service. Production and attractiveness of counties are captured by the total employment payroll. Likely mileages for shipments between counties are calculated by using a geographic database, i.e. the CTA multimodal network system. Results of validation experiments demonstrate the validity of the method. Moreover, 2007 FAF ton-miles estimates are consistent with the major freight data programs for rail and water movements.« less

  2. The freight landscape : using secondary data sources to describe metropolitan freight flows.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2010-01-01

    Freight flows depend on the spatial organization of freight supply and demand, and on the transportation facilities within the metropolitan area. We use network model data for both the Los Angeles region and San Francisco region, and estimate two set...

  3. National Freight Demand Modeling - Bridging the Gap between Freight Flow Statistics and U.S. Economic Patterns

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Chin, Shih-Miao; Hwang, Ho-Ling

    2007-01-01

    This paper describes a development of national freight demand models for 27 industry sectors covered by the 2002 Commodity Flow Survey. It postulates that the national freight demands are consistent with U.S. business patterns. Furthermore, the study hypothesizes that the flow of goods, which make up the national production processes of industries, is coherent with the information described in the 2002 Annual Input-Output Accounts developed by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The model estimation framework hinges largely on the assumption that a relatively simple relationship exists between freight production/consumption and business patterns for each industry defined by the three-digit Northmore » American Industry Classification System industry codes (NAICS). The national freight demand model for each selected industry sector consists of two models; a freight generation model and a freight attraction model. Thus, a total of 54 simple regression models were estimated under this study. Preliminary results indicated promising freight generation and freight attraction models. Among all models, only four of them had a R2 value lower than 0.70. With additional modeling efforts, these freight demand models could be enhanced to allow transportation analysts to assess regional economic impacts associated with temporary lost of transportation services on U.S. transportation network infrastructures. Using such freight demand models and available U.S. business forecasts, future national freight demands could be forecasted within certain degrees of accuracy. These freight demand models could also enable transportation analysts to further disaggregate the CFS state-level origin-destination tables to county or zip code level.« less

  4. Overview of the FAF3 Freight Flow Matrix Construction Process

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Sprung, Michael J; Southworth, Frank; Davidson, Diane

    PROJECT DESCRIPTION The FAF3 is a FHWA freight data product which provides a national O-D matrix of commodity flows to, from, and within the United States. FAF3 freight flows are reported in terms of both annual tons and annual dollars of freight moved by mode of transportation. Based largely on the 2007 CFS, FAF3 utilizes domestic freight flow characteristics, geographic regions, and the SCTG commodity coding system from CFS. However, many freight flows were not captured by the 2007 CFS due to scope and sample size limitations. Approximately 100,000 establishments were sampled out of some 754,000 freight moving establishments inmore » 2007 and imports are out of scope entirely. To estimate missing data values, the approach taken in FAF3 was to use a combination of a novel Log-linear modeling approach (LLM) with an iterative proportional fitting (IPF) routine that also uses additional data inputs to fill in the missing pieces. The complete FAF3 O-D Commodity Mode database is made up of 131 Origins x 131 Destinations x 43 Commodity Classes x 8 Modal categories, for annual tons and dollars. This poster illustrates how the 2007 CFS data were integrated with several additional data sources using LLM and IPF to create a comprehensive FAF3 national freight flow matrix. More detailed documentation on the sources and methods utilized in the development of FAF3 are available from the FHWA website at the following website: http://www.ops.fhwa.dot. gov/freight/freight_analysis/faf/index.htm.« less

  5. NEMS Freight Transportation Module Improvement Study

    EIA Publications

    2015-01-01

    The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) contracted with IHS Global, Inc. (IHS) to analyze the relationship between the value of industrial output, physical output, and freight movement in the United States for use in updating analytic assumptions and modeling structure within the National Energy Modeling System (NEMS) freight transportation module, including forecasting methodologies and processes to identify possible alternative approaches that would improve multi-modal freight flow and fuel consumption estimation.

  6. Shared Freight Transportation and Energy Commodities Phase One: Coal, Crude Petroleum, & Natural Gas Flows

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Chin, Shih-Miao; Hwang, Ho-Ling; Davidson, Diane

    2016-07-01

    The Freight Analysis Framework (FAF) integrates data from a variety of sources to create a comprehensive picture of nationwide freight movements among states and major metropolitan areas for all modes of transportation. It provides a national picture of current freight flows to, from, and within the United States, assigns selected flows to the transportation network, and projects freight flow patterns into the future. The latest release of FAF is known as FAF4 with a base year of 2012. The FAF4 origin-destination-commodity-mode (ODCM) matrix is provided at national, state, major metropolitan areas, and major gateways with significant freight activities (e.g., Elmore » Paso, Texas). The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is interested in using FAF4 database for its strategic planning and policy analysis, particularly in association with the transportation of energy commodities. However, the geographic specification that DOE requires is a county-level ODCM matrix. Unfortunately, the geographic regions in the FAF4 database were not available at the DOE desired detail. Due to this limitation, DOE tasked Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to assist in generating estimates of county-level flows for selected energy commodities by mode of transportation.« less

  7. Transportation profiles for MAFC commodities.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2011-08-01

    Effective planning for freight in the public sector is often hindered by the difficulty in obtaining reliable estimates of the quantity of : freight commodities flowing between points in the planning area. In an effort to address this issue, the stat...

  8. The Freight Analysis Framework Verson 4 (FAF4) - Building the FAF4 Regional Database: Data Sources and Estimation Methodologies

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Hwang, Ho-Ling; Hargrove, Stephanie; Chin, Shih-Miao

    The Freight Analysis Framework (FAF) integrates data from a variety of sources to create a comprehensive national picture of freight movements among states and major metropolitan areas by all modes of transportation. It provides a national picture of current freight flows to, from, and within the United States, assigns the flows to the transportation network, and projects freight flow patterns into the future. The FAF4 is the fourth database of its kind, FAF1 provided estimates for truck, rail, and water tonnage for calendar year 1998, FAF2 provided a more complete picture based on the 2002 Commodity Flow Survey (CFS) andmore » FAF3 made further improvements building on the 2007 CFS. Since the first FAF effort, a number of changes in both data sources and products have taken place. The FAF4 flow matrix described in this report is used as the base-year data to forecast future freight activities, projecting shipment weights and values from year 2020 to 2045 in five-year intervals. It also provides the basis for annual estimates to the FAF4 flow matrix, aiming to provide users with the timeliest data. Furthermore, FAF4 truck freight is routed on the national highway network to produce the FAF4 network database and flow assignments for truck. This report details the data sources and methodologies applied to develop the base year 2012 FAF4 database. An overview of the FAF4 components is briefly discussed in Section 2. Effects on FAF4 from the changes in the 2012 CFS are highlighted in Section 3. Section 4 provides a general discussion on the process used in filling data gaps within the domestic CFS matrix, specifically on the estimation of CFS suppressed/unpublished cells. Over a dozen CFS OOS components of FAF4 are then addressed in Section 5 through Section 11 of this report. This includes discussions of farm-based agricultural shipments in Section 5, shipments from fishery and logging sectors in Section 6. Shipments of municipal solid wastes and debris from construction and demolition activities are covered in Section 7. Movements involving OOS industry sectors on Retail, Services, and Household/Business Moves are addressed in Section 8. Flows of OOS commodity on crude petroleum and natural gas are presented in Sections 9 and 10, respectively. Discussions regarding shipments of foreign trade, including trade with Canada/Mexico, international airfreight, and waterborne foreign trade, are then discussed in Section 11. Several appendices are also provided at the end of this report to offer additional information.« less

  9. Assessing Temporal Effect of Economic Activity on Freight Volumes with Two-Period Cross-Sectional Data

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Oliveira Neto, Francisco Moraes; Chin, Shih-Miao; Hwang, Ho-Ling

    2012-01-01

    The most comprehensive publicly available freight databases are the Commodity Flow Survey (CFS) and the FHWA s Freight Analysis Framework (FAF). These two sources contain dollar value and weight of freight movements at high geographic levels, such as state or metropolitan areas. Due to the difficulty in obtaining freight data at lower geographies various practitioners and researchers have been suggesting to estimate freight models based on aggregate data. Following these recent practices, a methodology to estimate a nationwide production and attraction models for U.S. domestic trade of goods is presented. To this end, a CFS s data set provided bymore » U.S. Census Bureau and composed of two-nonconsecutive year period (2002 and 2007) of movements of goods between U.S. states for 27 industry sectors was used. The state payroll by industry sector, obtained from the County Business Patterns of the U.S. Census, was the variable used to estimate freight generation models. The main objective of this paper is to analyze the temporal stability and predictability of the proposed aggregate models. The results indicate that the payroll alone explains a significant portion of the freight production and attraction at the state level. However, such simplification in the model process did not result in reasonable predictions of freight for a future year horizon. It is recommended that time-dependent factors (e.g. variables related to changes industry productivity) affecting freight demand should be considered in the modeling process.« less

  10. Assessing air quality and climate impacts of future ground freight choice in United States

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Liu, L.; Bond, T. C.; Smith, S.; Lee, B.; Ouyang, Y.; Hwang, T.; Barkan, C.; Lee, S.; Daenzer, K.

    2013-12-01

    The demand for freight transportation has continued to increase due to the growth of domestic and international trade. Emissions from ground freight (truck and railways) account for around 7% of the greenhouse gas emissions, 4% of the primary particulate matter emission and 25% of the NOx emissions in the U.S. Freight railways are generally more fuel efficient than trucks and cause less congestion. Freight demand and emissions are affected by many factors, including economic activity, the spatial distribution of demand, freight modal choice and routing decision, and the technology used in each modal type. This work links these four critical aspects of freight emission system to project the spatial distribution of emissions and pollutant concentration from ground freight transport in the U.S. between 2010 and 2050. Macroeconomic scenarios are used to forecast economic activities. Future spatial structure of employment and commodity demand in major metropolitan areas are estimated using spatial models and a shift-share model, respectively. Freight flow concentration and congestion patterns in inter-regional transportation networks are predicted from a four-step freight demand forecasting model. An asymptotic vehicle routing model is also developed to estimate delivery ton-miles for intra-regional freight shipment in metropolitan areas. Projected freight activities are then converted into impacts on air quality and climate. CO2 emissions are determined using a simple model of freight activity and fuel efficiency, and compared with the projected CO2 emissions from the Second Generation Model. Emissions of air pollutants including PM, NOx and CO are calculated with a vehicle fleet model SPEW-Trend, which incorporates the dynamic change of technologies. Emissions are projected under three economic scenarios to represent different plausible futures. Pollutant concentrations are then estimated using tagged chemical tracers in an atmospheric model with the emissions serving as input.

  11. Modeling Freight Ocean Rail and Truck Transportation Flows to Support Policy Analyses

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Gearhart, Jared Lee; Wang, Hao; Nozick, Linda Karen

    Freight transportation represents about 9.5% of GDP, is responsible for about 8% of greenhouse gas emissions and supports the import and export of about 3.6 trillion in international trade; hence it is important that our national freight transportation system is designed and operated efficiently and embodies user fees and other policies that balance costs and environmental consequences. Hence, this paper develops a mathematical model to estimate international and domestic freight flows across ocean, rail and truck modes which can be used to study the impacts of changes in our infrastructure as well as the imposition of new user fees andmore » changes in operating policies. This model is applied to two case studies: (1) a disruption of the maritime ports at Los Angeles/Long Beach similar to the impacts that would be felt in an earthquake; and (2) implementation of new user fees at the California ports.« less

  12. The freight landscape : using secondary data sources to describe metropolitan freight flows.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2015-12-01

    Metropolitan areas around the world are seeking to better manage freight flows and reduce negative impacts on local populations. A major challenge to better urban freight management is the lack of data; little is known about freight movements at the ...

  13. The freight landscape : using secondary data sources to describe metropolitan freight flows : final report.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2015-12-01

    Metropolitan areas around the world are seeking to better manage freight flows and reduce negative impacts on local populations. A major challenge to better urban freight management is the lack of data; little is known about freight movements at the ...

  14. Freight facts and figures, 2012.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2012-11-01

    Freight Facts and Figures 2012 is a snapshot of the volume and : value of freight flows in the United States, the physical network : over which freight moves, the economic conditions that generate : freight movements, the industry that carries freigh...

  15. Freight facts and figures, 2011.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2011-11-01

    Freight Facts and Figures 2011 is a snapshot of the volume and : value of freight flows in the United States, the physical network : over which freight moves, the economic conditions that generate : freight movements, the industry that carries freigh...

  16. Estimating state-level truck activities in America

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1998-01-01

    For freight, the primary function of the nation's highway system is to link the economies of individual states together to form an integrated national economy. Data from the 1993 Commodity Flow Survey, the first comprehensive national survey of freig...

  17. The development of a model and decision support system to use in forecasting truck freight flow in the continental United States

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2001-01-01

    This research develops a regression-based model for forecasting truck borne freight in the continental United States. This model is capable of predicting freight commodity flow information via trucks to assist transportation planners who wish to unde...

  18. Freight story 2008.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2008-11-01

    This report provides an overview of freight movement on the U.S. transportation system today and in the future. It discusses where the largest freight flows are concentrated and the pressures that existing and anticipated freight volumes place on the...

  19. Black carbon emissions from trucks and trains in the Midwestern and Northeastern United States from 1977 to 2007

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Brown-Steiner, Benjamin; Hess, Peter; Chen, Jialie; Donaghy, Kieran

    2016-03-01

    We have developed a framework to estimate BC emissions from heavy-duty diesel trucks and trains engaged in transporting freight in the Midwestern and Northeastern United States (MNUS) from 1977 to 2007. We first expand on a previous development of a regional econometric input-output model (REIM) that has been used to estimate commodity flows between 13 states in the MNUS (plus the rest of the US) and 13 industrial sectors. These commodity flow data are then distributed over the MNUS using a stylized link-and-node network, which creates great circle transportation links between nodes in each state at the county with the largest population. Freight flows are converted to BC transportation emissions and the resulting BC emissions are compared to the MACCity BC emissions inventory. We find that from 1977 to 2007 potential emission growth from the continued increase in freight tonnage in the MWUS is counteracted by decreases in the BC emission factor of heavy-duty diesel trucks, which results in an overall decrease of BC emissions by 2007. One sector (fabricated metal product manufacturing) has dominated the BC transportation emissions throughout 1977 to 2007 with transportation emissions remaining relatively unchanged from 1977 to 1997 and then decreasing out to 2007. The BC transportation emissions are concentrated in and around the urban centers, which serve as transportation and production nodes for industrial manufacturing. Our BC emissions are distributed along stylized transportation corridors that are not well represented in emissions inventories that largely distribute emissions via a population proxy. The framework established in this study can be used to estimate future BC transportation emissions under a set of stylized economic, technological, and regulatory scenarios.

  20. Relational Multimodal Freight Database Webinar

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2012-02-01

    The relational Multimodal Freight Database (MFD) was developed as part of Texas Department : of Transportation (TxDOT) Research Project 0-6297 entitled Freight Planning Factors Impacting : Texas Commodity Flows, conducted by the Center for Transporta...

  1. A simulation model for intermodal freight transportation in Louisiana.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2015-01-01

    With increased emphasis on intermodal transportation development, the issue of how to evaluate an intermodal freight transportation system and provide intermodal solutions has been receiving intensive attention. In order to improve freight flow effic...

  2. Freight facts and figures, 2013.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2014-01-01

    This tenth edition of Freight Facts and Figures was developed : collaboratively by the Federal Highway Administration : and the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. It provides a : snapshot of the volume and value of freight flows in the : United Sta...

  3. Minnesota Freight Flows, 1990 : a compilation of data by mode and commodity

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1995-02-01

    Extensive transportation systems, which include highways, rivers, Great Lakes ports, railroads, airports, and pipelines, link Minnesota to markets throughout the North American Continent. This study provides a comprehensive source of freight flow inf...

  4. Freight facts and figures, 2015.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2015-01-01

    This 11th edition of Freight Facts and Figures was developed by the Bureau of : Transportation Statistics. It provides a snapshot of the volume and value of : freight flows in the United States; the extent, condition, and performance of the : physica...

  5. Improving Statewide Freight Routing Capabilities for Sub-National Commodity Flows

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2012-10-01

    The ability to fully understand and accurately characterize freight vehicle route choices is important in helping to inform regional and state decisions. This project recommends improvements to WSDOTs Statewide Freight GIS Network Model to more ac...

  6. Development of analytic intermodal freight networks for use within a GIS

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1997-05-01

    The paper discusses the practical issues involved in constructing intermodal freight networks that can be used within GIS platforms to support inter-regional freight routing and subsequent (for example, commodity flow) analysis. The procedures descri...

  7. Intermodal freight transportation planning using commodity flow data

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2003-01-01

    In this study, the 1997 Commodity Flow Survey (CFS) database was identified to be the most cost-effective and flexible database that can be used for conducting statewide freight transportation planning study. The CFS database, together with other rel...

  8. Freight Facts and Figures 2017

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2018-03-15

    This 12th edition of Freight Facts and Figures was developed by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. It provides a snapshot of the volume and value of freight flows in the United States; the extent and condition of the physical network over which...

  9. Flow assignment model for quantitative analysis of diverting bulk freight from road to railway

    PubMed Central

    Liu, Chang; Wang, Jiaxi; Xiao, Jie; Liu, Siqi; Wu, Jianping; Li, Jian

    2017-01-01

    Since railway transport possesses the advantage of high volume and low carbon emissions, diverting some freight from road to railway will help reduce the negative environmental impacts associated with transport. This paper develops a flow assignment model for quantitative analysis of diverting truck freight to railway. First, a general network which considers road transportation, railway transportation, handling and transferring is established according to all the steps in the whole transportation process. Then general functions which embody the factors which the shippers will pay attention to when choosing mode and path are formulated. The general functions contain the congestion cost on road, the capacity constraints of railways and freight stations. Based on the general network and general cost function, a user equilibrium flow assignment model is developed to simulate the flow distribution on the general network under the condition that all shippers choose transportation mode and path independently. Since the model is nonlinear and challenging, we adopt a method that uses tangent lines to constitute envelope curve to linearize it. Finally, a numerical example is presented to test the model and show the method of making quantitative analysis of bulk freight modal shift between road and railway. PMID:28771536

  10. Assessment of multimodal freight bottlenecks and alleviation strategies for upper Midwest region.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2010-05-01

    The freight that passes through the Mississippi Valley Region is high volume and has a substantial impact on the economy of the : region. According to the BTS-sponsored Commodity Flow Survey, trucks carried almost 2.5 billion tons of freight across t...

  11. Midwest FreightView and the Great Lakes Maritime Information Delivery System : a resource for the regional analysis of intermodal freight flows.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2011-03-01

    Midwest FreightView and the Great Lakes Maritime Information Delivery System is a comprehensive data repository and information : clearinghouse in support of Great Lakes maritime commerce. This multifunctional resource integrated in a geographic info...

  12. Assembling and processing freight shipment data : developing a GIS-based origin-destination matrix for Southern California freight flows

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2001-06-30

    Freight movements within large metropolitan areas are much less studied and analyzed than personal travel. This casts doubt on the results of much conventional travel demand modeling and planning. With so much traffic overlooked, how plausible are th...

  13. U28 : longer combination vehicle's impact on improving operational efficiency, freight flows and traffic congestion.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2011-12-01

    Longer Combination Vehicles (LCVs) are able to carry more freight than conventional single trailer trucks. As a result, these trucks can increase efficiencies and benefits for freight movements as less fuel and less labor is used per ton of cargo. Ho...

  14. Assessing public benefits and costs of freight transportation projects : measuring shippers' value of delay on the freight system.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2012-07-01

    Freight delay is detrimental to the national economy. In an effort to gauge the economic impact of freight delay due : to highway congestion, this project focuses on estimating shippers value of delay (VOD). We have accomplished : this through thr...

  15. Development of analytic intermodal freight networks for use within a GIS

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Southworth, F.; Xiong, D.; Middendorf, D.

    1997-05-01

    The paper discusses the practical issues involved in constructing intermodal freight networks that can be used within GIS platforms to support inter-regional freight routing and subsequent (for example, commodity flow) analysis. The procedures described can be used to create freight-routable and traffic flowable interstate and intermodal networks using some combination of highway, rail, water and air freight transportation. Keys to realistic freight routing are the identification of intermodal transfer locations and associated terminal functions, a proper handling of carrier-owned and operated sub-networks within each of the primary modes of transport, and the ability to model the types of carrier servicesmore » being offered.« less

  16. Freight Transportation Energy Use : Volume 3. Freight Network and Operations Database.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1979-07-01

    The data sources, procedures, and assumptions used to generate the TSC national freight network and operations database are documented. National rail, highway, waterway, and pipeline networks are presented, and estimates of facility capacity, travel ...

  17. Freight Transportation : A Digest of Technical Papers. Volume 1.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1976-10-28

    This volume contains a number of technical papers dealing with intercity freight transportation. Collectively, these systems-oriented papers consider a wide range of subject matter including transportation facilitation, commodity flow, regulation, au...

  18. Freight Transportation Energy Use : Appendix. Transportation Network Model Output.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1978-07-01

    The overall design of the TSC Freight Energy Model is presented. A hierarchical modeling strategy is used, in which detailed modal simulators estimate the performance characteristics of transportation network elements, and the estimates are input to ...

  19. Measuring the economic contribution of the freight industry to the Maryland economy.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2015-05-01

    Economic impacts of freight movement to Marylands economy were estimated by input-output analysis : using the 2010 IMPLAN data. A freight economic output (FECO) index was also developed based on the : historical payroll data and gross domestic pro...

  20. Freight Transportation Energy Use : Volume 1. Summary and Baseline Results.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1978-07-01

    The overall design of the TSC Freight Energy Model is presented. A hierarchical modeling strategy is used, in which detailed modal simulators estimate the performance characteristics of transportation network elements, and the estimates are input to ...

  1. Analysis of Freight Transport Strategies and Methodologies

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2017-12-01

    Transportation agencies are often blind to freight flows at the last mile level of truck movements. New strategies, data sources, and analytics have the potential to provide an empirical understanding of last mile truck movements and their impa...

  2. Modeling regional freight flow assignment through intermodal terminals

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2005-03-01

    An analytical model is developed to assign regional freight across a multimodal highway and railway network using geographic information systems. As part of the regional planning process, the model is an iterative procedure that assigns multimodal fr...

  3. How freight moves : estimating milage and routes using an innovative GIS tool

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2007-06-01

    The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) has developed an innovative software tool, called GeoMiler, that is helping researchers better estimate freight travel. GeoMiler is being used to compute mileages along likely routes for the nearly 6 mill...

  4. Freight Transportation Energy Use : Volume 2. Methodology and Program Documentation.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1978-07-01

    The structure and logic of the transportation network model component of the TSC Freight Energy Model are presented. The model assigns given origin-destination commodity flows to specific transport modes and routes, thereby determining the traffic lo...

  5. Analysis of Freight Transport Strategies and Methodologies [summary

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2017-12-01

    Transportation planners constantly examine traffic flows to see if current roadway layouts are serving traffic needs. For freight hauling, this presents one issue on the open road, but a much different issue as these large vehicles approach their des...

  6. Air freight demand models: An overview

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Dajani, J. S.; Bernstein, G. W.

    1978-01-01

    A survey is presented of some of the approaches which have been considered in freight demand estimation. The few existing continuous time computer simulations of aviation systems are reviewed, with a view toward the assessment of this approach as a tool for structuring air freight studies and for relating the different components of the air freight system. The variety of available data types and sources, without which the calibration, validation and the testing of both modal split and simulation models would be impossible are also reviewed.

  7. Freight shipments in America : preliminary highlights from the 2002 Comodity Flow Survey plus additional data

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2004-04-01

    The U.S. transportation system is the largest in the world, : serving more than 7 million domestic business establishments : and 288 million residents while employing 1 out of 7 : U.S. workers. In 2002, the nations freight transportation system : ...

  8. Analyzing congestion and capacity impacts from disruptions to critical infrastructures in the rail network.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2011-01-01

    As an energy-efficient transportation mode, railways play a vital role in U.S. freight : transportation. During any natural or man-made disasters, it is essential to keep the freight flow : by efficiently re-routing the disrupted traffic. This projec...

  9. Development of freight policy analysis tool for northeastern Illinois and the United States.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2010-10-01

    Freight transportation is a vital element in the economic prosperity of any country. According to the : nationwide commodity flow survey, over 12 billion tons of goods, valued at more than $11.6 trillion, were moved in : America in the year 2007(Bure...

  10. An estimation of vehicle kilometer traveled and on-road emissions using the traffic volume and travel speed on road links in Incheon City.

    PubMed

    Jung, Sungwoon; Kim, Jounghwa; Kim, Jeongsoo; Hong, Dahee; Park, Dongjoo

    2017-04-01

    The objective of this study is to estimate the vehicle kilometer traveled (VKT) and on-road emissions using the traffic volume in urban. We estimated two VKT; one is based on registered vehicles and the other is based on traffic volumes. VKT for registered vehicles was 2.11 times greater than that of the applied traffic volumes because each VKT estimation method is different. Therefore, we had to define the inner VKT is moved VKT inner in urban to compare two values. Also, we focused on freight modes because these are discharged much air pollutant emissions. From analysis results, we found middle and large trucks registered in other regions traveled to target city in order to carry freight, target city has included many industrial and logistics areas. Freight is transferred through the harbors, large logistics centers, or via locations before being moved to the final destination. During this process, most freight is moved by middle and large trucks, and trailers rather than small trucks for freight import and export. Therefore, these trucks from other areas are inflow more than registered vehicles. Most emissions from diesel trucks had been overestimated in comparison to VKT from applied traffic volumes in target city. From these findings, VKT is essential based on traffic volume and travel speed on road links in order to estimate accurately the emissions of diesel trucks in target city. Our findings support the estimation of the effect of on-road emissions on urban air quality in Korea. Copyright © 2016. Published by Elsevier B.V.

  11. A two-stage approach for estimating a statewide truck trip table.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2014-05-01

    Statewide models, including passenger and freight movements, are frequently used for : supporting numerous statewide planning activities. Many states use them for traffic impact : studies, air quality conformity analysis, freight planning, economic d...

  12. Major generators of traffic on U.S. 395 North of Spokane : including freight trucks and passenger vehicles crossing the international border

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1995-01-01

    A studyof highway freight vehicle utilizationof U.S. 395 north of Spokane was conducted as a supplement to the Eastern Washington Intermodal Transportation Study. The U.S. 395 study also includes an examination of passenger car flows across the inter...

  13. Estimation of the full marginal costs of port related truck traffic.

    PubMed

    Berechman, Joseph

    2009-11-01

    NY region is expected to grow by additional 1 million people by 2020, which translates into roughly 70 million more tons of goods to be delivered annually. Due to lack of rail capacity, mainly trucks will haul this volume of freight, challenging an already much constrained highway network. What are the total costs associated with this additional traffic, in particular, congestion, safety and emission? Since a major source of this expected flow is the Port of New York-New Jersey, this paper focuses on the estimation of the full marginal costs of truck traffic resulting from the further expansion of the port's activities.

  14. Improvements in BTS estimation of ton-miles

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2004-08-01

    Ton-miles (one ton of freight shipped one mile) is the primary physical measure of freight transportation output. This paper describes improved measurements of ton-miles for air, truck, rail, water, and pipeline modes. Each modal measure contains a d...

  15. Analysis of travel-time reliability for freight corridors connecting the Pacific Northwest.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2012-11-01

    A new methodology and algorithms were developed to combine diverse data sources and to estimate the impacts of recurrent and non-recurrent : congestion on freight movements reliability and delays, costs, and emissions. The results suggest that tra...

  16. Air freight hubs and fuel use.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2014-09-01

    The aim of the project is to examine air express/freight to (a) come up with more accurate : representation of the types of active links; (b) convert the links to aircraft movements; (c) make : reasonable estimate of fuel/energy use by fleet operatio...

  17. UW Inventory of Freight Emissions (WIFE3) heavy duty diesel vehicle web calculator methodology.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2013-09-01

    This document serves as an overview and technical documentation for the University of Wisconsin Inventory of : Freight Emissions (WIFE3) calculator. The WIFE3 web calculator rapidly estimates future heavy duty diesel : vehicle (HDDV) roadway emission...

  18. Railroads and the Environment : Estimation of Fuel Consumption in Rail Transportation : Volume 2. Freight Service Measurements.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1977-09-01

    Fuel consumption measurements have been carried out in cooperation with several railroads for a variety of types of revenue freight service. Intermodal operations have been emphasized, but this report also includes studies relating to branchline and ...

  19. Developing corridor-level truck travel time estimates and other freight performance measures from archived ITS data.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2009-08-01

    The objectives of this research were to retrospectively study the feasibility for using truck transponder data to produce freight corridor performance measures (travel times) and real-time traveler information. To support this analysis, weigh-in-moti...

  20. Longer combination vehicles : an estimation of their benefits and public perception of their use.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2012-03-01

    Longer Combination Vehicles (LCVs) are able to carry more freight than conventional single trailer trucks. As a result, these trucks can increase : efficiencies and benefits for freight movements as less fuel and less labor is used per ton of cargo. ...

  1. Estimating the future agriculture freight transportation network needs due to climate change using remote sensing and regional climate models.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2016-12-01

    A reoccurring challenge with increasing fuel prices is optimization of multi- and inter-modal freight transport to move products most efficiently. Projections for the future of agriculture in the United States (U.S.) combined with regional climate mo...

  2. Truck freight commodity flows : US 395 North of Spokane Washington,

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2014-10-01

    The search for understanding of commodity flows throughout the nation and the State of : Washington is a continual process. This understanding is critical at many levels of the : transportation industry and to those firms and entities that provide th...

  3. Requirements for a Washington State freight simulation model.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2009-12-01

    WSDOT and TransNow have already allocated $190,000 to researchers at the University of Washington and the : Washington State University to explore the flow of goods through the transportation system, the dynamics of that flow in : response to disrupt...

  4. Could Expanded Freight Rail Reduce Air Pollution from Trucks?

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Bickford, E. E.; Holloway, T.; Johnston, M.

    2010-12-01

    Cars, trucks and trains are a significant source of emissions that impact both climate and air quality on regional to global scales. Diesel vehicles, most used for freight transport, account for 42% of on-road nitrogen oxide emissions, 58% of on-road fine particulate emissions, and 21% of on-road carbon dioxide emissions. With freight tonnage projected to increase 28% by 2018, and freight trucks the fastest growing source of transportation emissions, we evaluate the potential for increased rail capacity to reduce the environmental impacts of trucks. Most widely available mobile source emissions inventories contain insufficient spatial detail to quantify realistic emission scenario options, and none to date have been linked with commodity flow information in a manner appropriate to consider the true potential of rail substitution. To support a truck-to-rail analysis, and other policy assessments requiring roadway-by-roadway analysis, we have developed a freight emissions inventory for the Upper Midwest based on the Federal Highway Administration’s Freight Analysis Framework version 2.2 and the Environmental Protection Agency’s on-road emissions model, Mobile6.2. Using a Geographical Information System (GIS), we developed emissions scenarios for truck-to-rail modal shifts where 95% of freight tonnage on trips longer than 400 miles is shifted off of trucks and onto railways. Scenarios will be analyzed with the Community Multiscale Air Quality (CMAQ) regional model to assess air quality impacts of associated changes. By using well-respected transportation data and realistic assumptions, results from this study have the potential to inform decisions on transportation sustainability, carbon management, public health, and air quality.

  5. Marine vessels as substitutes for heavy-duty trucks in Great Lakes freight transportation.

    PubMed

    Comer, Bryan; Corbett, James J; Hawker, J Scott; Korfmacher, Karl; Lee, Earl E; Prokop, Chris; Winebrake, James J

    2010-07-01

    This paper applies a geospatial network optimization model to explore environmental, economic, and time-of-delivery tradeoffs associated with the application of marine vessels as substitutes for heavy-duty trucks operating in the Great Lakes region. The geospatial model integrates U.S. and Canadian highway, rail, and waterway networks to create an intermodal network and characterizes this network using temporal, economic, and environmental attributes (including emissions of carbon dioxide, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur oxides, volatile organic compounds, and nitrogen oxides). A case study evaluates tradeoffs associated with containerized traffic flow in the Great Lakes region, demonstrating how choice of freight mode affects the environmental performance of movement of goods. These results suggest opportunities to improve the environmental performance of freight transport through infrastructure development, technology implementation, and economic incentives.

  6. Emission Projections for Long-Haul Freight Trucks and Rail in the United States through 2050.

    PubMed

    Liu, Liang; Hwang, Taesung; Lee, Sungwon; Ouyang, Yanfeng; Lee, Bumsoo; Smith, Steven J; Yan, Fang; Daenzer, Kathryn; Bond, Tami C

    2015-10-06

    This work develops an integrated model approach for estimating emissions from long-haul freight truck and rail transport in the United States between 2010 and 2050. We connect models of macroeconomic activity, freight demand by commodity, transportation networks, and emission technology to represent different pathways of future freight emissions. Emissions of particulate matter (PM), carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and total hydrocarbon (THC) decrease by 60%-70% from 2010 to 2030, as older vehicles built to less-stringent emission standards retire. Climate policy, in the form of carbon tax that increases apparent fuel prices, causes a shift from truck to rail, resulting in a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and a 10%-28% reduction in pollutant emissions by 2050, if rail capacity is sufficient. Eliminating high-emitting conditions in the truck fleet affects air pollutants by 20% to 65%; although these estimates are highly uncertain, they indicate the importance of durability in vehicle engines and emission control systems. Future infrastructure investment will be required both to meet transport demand and to enable actions that reduce emissions of air and climate pollutants. By driving the integrated model framework with two macroeconomic scenarios, we show that the effect of carbon tax on air pollution is robust regardless of growth levels.

  7. Summary of Opportunities to Conserve Transportation Energy

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1975-08-01

    This report surveys the near term opportunities for energy conservation in passenger and freight transportation. The present (1972) transportation energy flows and modal efficiencies are characterized. A total of 35 possible conservation measures are...

  8. Transportation Network Analysis and Decomposition Methods

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1978-03-01

    The report outlines research in transportation network analysis using decomposition techniques as a basis for problem solutions. Two transportation network problems were considered in detail: a freight network flow problem and a scheduling problem fo...

  9. Water-level, velocity, and dye measurements in the Chicago tunnels

    USGS Publications Warehouse

    Oberg, K.A.; Schmidt, A.R.; ,

    1993-01-01

    On April 13, 1992, a section of a 100-year-old underground freight tunnel in downtown Chicago, Illinois was breached where the tunnel crosses under the Chicago River, about 15 meters below land surface. The breach allowed water from the Chicago River to flow into the freight tunnels and into buildings connected to the tunnels. As a result, utility services to more than 100 buildings in downtown Chicago were lost, several hundred thousand workers were sent home, and the entire subway system and a major expressway in the Loop were shut down. The breach in the tunnel was sealed and the tunnel dewatered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) and its contractors. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) assisted the Corps in their efforts to plug and dewater the freight tunnels and connected buildings. This assistance included the installation and operation of telemetered gages for monitoring water levels in the tunnel system and velocity measurements made in the vicinity of the tunnel breach. A fluorescent dye tracer was used to check for leaks in the plugs, which isolated the damaged portion of the Chicago freight tunnel from the remainder of the tunnel system.

  10. Assessment of Historic Trend in Mobility and Energy Use in India Transportation Sector Using Bottom-up Approach

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Zhou, Nan; McNeil, Michael A.

    2009-05-01

    Transportation mobility in India has increased significantly in the past decades. From 1970 to 2000, motorized mobility (passenger-km) has risen by 888%, compared with an 88% population growth (Singh,2006). This contributed to many energy and environmental issues, and an energy strategy incorporates efficiency improvement and other measures needs to be designed. Unfortunately, existing energy data do not provide information on driving forces behind energy use and sometime show large inconsistencies. Many previous studies address only a single transportation mode such as passenger road travel; did not include comprehensive data collection or analysis has yet been done, or lack detail onmore » energy demand by each mode and fuel mix. The current study will fill a considerable gap in current efforts, develop a data base on all transport modes including passenger air and water, and freight in order to facilitate the development of energy scenarios and assess significance of technology potential in a global climate change model. An extensive literature review and data collection has been done to establish the database with breakdown of mobility, intensity, distance, and fuel mix of all transportation modes. Energy consumption was estimated and compared with aggregated transport consumption reported in IEA India transportation energy data. Different scenarios were estimated based on different assumptions on freight road mobility. Based on the bottom-up analysis, we estimated that the energy consumption from 1990 to 2000 increased at an annual growth rate of 7% for the mid-range road freight growth case and 12% for the high road freight growth case corresponding to the scenarios in mobility, while the IEA data only shows a 1.7% growth rate in those years.« less

  11. U.S. Freight: Economy in Motion 1998

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1995-01-01

    MOBILE is a computer model developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for estimating emissions of air pollutants by motor vehicles. Using information on the types and ages of vehicles and on local driving conditions, MOBILE estimates...

  12. Freight Modal Split: Estimation Results and Model Implementation

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2001-07-31

    This report, as a follow-up to the previous report, presents the results of the model estimation task. The final commodity-specific modal split models are presented, followed by a discussion of their implications. These models are embedded within a l...

  13. LED traffic signal replacement schedules : facilitating smooth freight flows.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2011-11-01

    This research details a field study of LED traffic signals in Missouri and develops a replacement schedule based on key findings. : Rates of degradation were statistically analyzed using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). Results of this research will pro...

  14. How will millennials impact freight flows in Texas? Final report.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2017-01-01

    Millennials (born between 1983 and 2000) represent approximately 25 percent of the population in the United States and already outnumber baby boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) in the current population (15,16,17). As young adults, millennials are ...

  15. Achieving scale strategically : understanding freight flows in regional food supply chains.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2013-06-01

    The past several years have seen a rising interest in all things sustainable, from energy efficient homes : and vehicles, to alternative energy sources, to increasing focus on recyclable and renewable material : usage. This trend has also been accomp...

  16. 2007 commodity flow survey : state summaries

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2010-12-01

    This report summarizes and highlights freight shipments for each of the 50 States and the District of Columbia based on the final release of CFS data in December 2009. It provides tables for each States value and weight of shipments, major commodity ...

  17. Characterization of road freight transportation and its impact on the national emission inventory in China

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Yang, X. F.; Liu, H.; Man, H. Y.; He, K. B.

    2014-06-01

    Mobile source emission inventories serve as critical input for atmospheric chemical transport models, which are used to simulate air quality and understand the role of mobile source emissions. The significance of mobile sources is even more important in China because the country has the largest vehicle population in the world, and that population continues to grow rapidly. Estimating emissions from diesel trucks is a critical work in mobile source emission inventories due to the importance and difficulties associated with estimating emissions from diesel trucks. Although diesel trucks are major contributors of nitrogen oxide (NOx) and primary particulate matter smaller than 2.5 μm (PM2.5), there are still more obstacles on the existing estimation of diesel truck emissions compared with that of cars; long-range freight transportation activities are complicated, and much of the basic data remain unclear. Most of existing inventories were based on local registration number. However, according to our research, a large number of trucks are conducting long-distance inter-city or inter province transportation. Instead of the local registration number based approach, a road emission intensity-based (REIB) approach is introduced in this research. To provide efficient data for the REIB approach, 1060 questionnaire responses and approximately 1.7 million valid seconds of onboard GPS monitoring data were collected. Both the questionnaire answers and GPS monitoring results indicated that the driving conditions on different types of road have significant impacts on the emission levels of freight trucks. We present estimated emissions of NOx and primary PM2.5 from diesel freight trucks for China in 2011. Using the REIB approach, the activity level and distribution data are obtained from the questionnaire answers. Emission factors are calculated with the International Vehicle Emission (IVE) model that interpolated local on-board measurement results in China according to the GPS monitoring data on different roads. Depending on the results in this research, the largest differences among the emission factors (in g km-1) on different roads exceed 70 and 50% for NOx and PM2.5, respectively. The differences were caused by different driving conditions that we monitored via GPS. The estimated NOx and PM2.5 emissions from diesel freight trucks in China were 5.0 (4.8-7.2) million t and 0.20 (0.17-0.22) million t, respectively, via the REIB approach in 2011. Another implication of this research is that different road infrastructure would have different impacts for NOx and PM2.5 emissions. A region with more inter-city freeways or national roads tends to have more NOx emissions, while urban streets play a more important role in primary PM2.5 emissions from freight trucks. Compared with former studies, which allocate emissions according to local truck registration number and neglect inter-region long distance transport trips, the REIB approach has advantages regarding the allocation of diesel truck emissions into the provinces. Furthermore, the different driving conditions on the different roads types are no longer overlooked with this approach.

  18. CRESTA : consortium on remote sensing of freight flows in congested border crossings and work zones.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2011-03-01

    "The objectives of this project were to develop and demonstrate the use of remote sensing and : geospatial information technologies to provide useful information for applications related to : the times trucks incur in various activities (activity...

  19. Performance Measures of Warm Asphalt Mixtures for Safe and Reliable Freight Transportation

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2009-04-01

    Warm mix asphalt (WMA) is an emerging technology that can allow asphalt to flow at a lower temperature for mixing, placing and compaction. The advantages of WMA include reduced fuel consumption, less carbon dioxide emission, longer paving season, lon...

  20. Impact of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW) on freight flows in the Texas-Louisiana megaregion.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2015-06-01

    This report addresses the benefits of maintaining the GIWW both in totality (5 States) and specifically : between Texas and Louisiana since their coastal regions have been identified as a potential U.S : megaregion. The chapters include a historical ...

  1. Transportation Annual Survey 1998

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1999-12-22

    The purpose of this annual survey is to provide national estimates of revenue, expenses, and vehicle fleet inventories for commercial motor freight transportation and public warehousing service industries. The United States Code, Title 13, authorizes...

  2. A framework for estimating emissions of freight transportation operations.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2013-05-01

    In recent years, corporations have shown increasing interest in measuring their environmental impacts, especially pollutant emissions. Business interestsfor instance, preparing for imminent regulationmotivate this trend as much as ethics. Inves...

  3. Determination of Route Delivery in the Logistic Service Provider (LSP) by Reviewing the Performance of Street in The City of Malang

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Agustin, I. W.; Sumantri, Y.

    2017-03-01

    Malang as the National Activity Centre (PKN) led to increased economic growth and increased the demand for goods both primary and tertiary goods. Demand of goods which is increasing and also diversing will certainly have an impact on the process of transportation of goods involving a freight forwarder. Shipping of goods is part of the supply chain, which handles the flow of goods, distribution and delivery service or commonly called the courier. Fulfilling the request of goods would require Logistics Service Provider (LSP) that distribute goods from point of origin to destination. Delays in the distribution of goods will slow(DOWN) economic growth in Malang, therefore focused studies on the movement of goods which includes the election of the delivery route is needed. The purpose of this study is to get the delivery route for LSP by identifying its patterns of freight transport movement and to analyze the network performance of the road that is passed by freight transportation. Data collection techniques in this research are interviews, questionnaires and observations of moving-car and traffic counting to get the volume of traffic. The study used road’s performance analysis to get the level of service (LOS) of roads which are used by the freight transportation of LSP and Dijkstra’s algorithm analysis to determine the delivery routes. The results showed that the Level of Service of the roads (LOS) is at the level of D to F which indicates that the chosen roads experience instability of traffic flow even reach a critical condition. Therefore by considering delivery routes selection both of existing condition and analysis result as well as the condition of the road network in Malang, then given alternative is by deliverying goods on the chosen routes but not at peak hour.

  4. America's container ports : delivering the goods

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2007-03-01

    Five decades ago, the containership revolution started in the United States, : changing how the United States and the world handle international freight : transportation. In 2006, world maritime container traffic was estimated at 417 : million twenty...

  5. U.S. freight on the move : highlights from the 2007 Commodity Flow Survey preliminary data

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2009-09-01

    The 2007 CFS data and results presented in this report are preliminary. The 2007 CFS was conducted from a sample of 102,369 establishments. Previous surveys were conducted in 1993, 1997, and 2002. Final CFS data are scheduled for release in December ...

  6. Freight in America : a new national picture

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2006-01-01

    According to new estimates by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) of the U.S. Department of Transportations Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), over 19 billion tons of f...

  7. 49 CFR 232.603 - Design, interoperability, and configuration management requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... requirements. (a) General. A freight car or freight train equipped with an ECP brake system shall, at a minimum...) Approval. A freight train or freight car equipped with an ECP brake system and equipment covered by the AAR...) Configuration management. A railroad operating a freight train or freight car equipped with ECP brake systems...

  8. 49 CFR 232.603 - Design, interoperability, and configuration management requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... requirements. (a) General. A freight car or freight train equipped with an ECP brake system shall, at a minimum...) Approval. A freight train or freight car equipped with an ECP brake system and equipment covered by the AAR...) Configuration management. A railroad operating a freight train or freight car equipped with ECP brake systems...

  9. 49 CFR 232.603 - Design, interoperability, and configuration management requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... requirements. (a) General. A freight car or freight train equipped with an ECP brake system shall, at a minimum...) Approval. A freight train or freight car equipped with an ECP brake system and equipment covered by the AAR...) Configuration management. A railroad operating a freight train or freight car equipped with ECP brake systems...

  10. 49 CFR 232.603 - Design, interoperability, and configuration management requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... requirements. (a) General. A freight car or freight train equipped with an ECP brake system shall, at a minimum...) Approval. A freight train or freight car equipped with an ECP brake system and equipment covered by the AAR...) Configuration management. A railroad operating a freight train or freight car equipped with ECP brake systems...

  11. Freight Impacts on Small Urban and Rural Areas

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2015-10-01

    Freight mobility is critical for economic activity and vitality of a region. Freight system performance has also a driving influence on the quality of life in communities that experience freight traffic. Freight movement that results in high levels o...

  12. Weather delay costs to trucking.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2012-11-01

    Estimates of the nations freight sector of transportation range to upwards of $600 billion of total gross domestic product with 70 percent of total value and 60 percent of total weight moving by truck. Weather-related delays can add significantly ...

  13. Improving Word Similarity by Augmenting PMI with Estimates of Word Polysemy

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2011-12-29

    radiator, brake , throttle, speeding, uptown, curb, auto, skid, balloon, truck, refrigerator, driver, downtown, parachute, gasoline, steering, spin...chauffeur, garage, motor, trolley, locomotive, conductor, automobile, limousine, freight, headlight, train, driver, brake , siding, passenger, engine

  14. Mechanical behavior of fouled polyurethane stabilized ballast (PSB).

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2012-11-01

    The United State (US) Department of Transportation (DOT) estimates that the demand for rail freight transportation (tonnage) will : increase 88% by 2035, North American railroads spend about $3.4 billion every year on track substructure maintenance a...

  15. Economic Analysis Framework for Freight Transportation Based on Florida Statewide Multi-Modal Freight Model

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2018-02-01

    Freight transportation plays a vital role in local and regional economy. The markets and businesses from different regions and locations can be connected through freight movements. But it is difficult to quantify the economic contribution of freight ...

  16. 48 CFR 52.247-53 - Freight Classification Description.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 2 2012-10-01 2012-10-01 false Freight Classification....247-53 Freight Classification Description. As prescribed in 47.305-9(b)(1), insert the following... modifications of previously shipped items, and different freight classifications may apply: Freight...

  17. 48 CFR 52.247-53 - Freight Classification Description.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... modifications of previously shipped items, and different freight classifications may apply: Freight... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 2 2014-10-01 2014-10-01 false Freight Classification....247-53 Freight Classification Description. As prescribed in 47.305-9(b)(1), insert the following...

  18. 48 CFR 52.247-53 - Freight Classification Description.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... modifications of previously shipped items, and different freight classifications may apply: Freight... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 2 2013-10-01 2013-10-01 false Freight Classification....247-53 Freight Classification Description. As prescribed in 47.305-9(b)(1), insert the following...

  19. 48 CFR 52.247-53 - Freight Classification Description.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 2 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Freight Classification....247-53 Freight Classification Description. As prescribed in 47.305-9(b)(1), insert the following... modifications of previously shipped items, and different freight classifications may apply: Freight...

  20. 48 CFR 52.247-53 - Freight Classification Description.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 2 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Freight Classification....247-53 Freight Classification Description. As prescribed in 47.305-9(b)(1), insert the following... modifications of previously shipped items, and different freight classifications may apply: Freight...

  1. Freight Data Fusion From Multiple Data Sources For Freight Planning Applications In Florida

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2018-05-01

    A major hurdle in freight demand modeling has always been a lack of adequate data on freight movements for different industry sectors for planning applications. Several data sources are available for freight planning purposes in the United States. Of...

  2. 48 CFR 47.305-9 - Commodity description and freight classification.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... freight classification. 47.305-9 Section 47.305-9 Federal Acquisition Regulations System FEDERAL... Commodity description and freight classification. (a) Generally, the freight rate for supplies is based on the rating applicable to the freight classification description published in the National Motor...

  3. 48 CFR 47.305-9 - Commodity description and freight classification.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... of previously shipped items, and different freight classifications may apply, the contracting officer... freight classification. 47.305-9 Section 47.305-9 Federal Acquisition Regulations System FEDERAL... Commodity description and freight classification. (a) Generally, the freight rate for supplies is based on...

  4. 48 CFR 47.305-9 - Commodity description and freight classification.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... of previously shipped items, and different freight classifications may apply, the contracting officer... freight classification. 47.305-9 Section 47.305-9 Federal Acquisition Regulations System FEDERAL... Commodity description and freight classification. (a) Generally, the freight rate for supplies is based on...

  5. 48 CFR 47.305-9 - Commodity description and freight classification.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... of previously shipped items, and different freight classifications may apply, the contracting officer... freight classification. 47.305-9 Section 47.305-9 Federal Acquisition Regulations System FEDERAL... Commodity description and freight classification. (a) Generally, the freight rate for supplies is based on...

  6. 48 CFR 47.305-9 - Commodity description and freight classification.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... of previously shipped items, and different freight classifications may apply, the contracting officer... freight classification. 47.305-9 Section 47.305-9 Federal Acquisition Regulations System FEDERAL... Commodity description and freight classification. (a) Generally, the freight rate for supplies is based on...

  7. Impact of high oil prices on freight transportation : modal shift potential in five corridors, technical report.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2008-10-01

    In recent months the price of oil has risen sharply and with it, gasoline, diesel, and fuel oil prices. The : impact of these oil price increases is very strong as it flows through the U.S. economy. Firstly, its impact on : production costs results i...

  8. Improving Freight Fire Safety: Assessment of the Effectiveness of Mist-Controlling Additives for Mitigating Crash-Induced Diesel Fires

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2009-12-01

    Adding long chained polymers to diesel has been proposed as a method to prevent crash fires by arresting the breakup of diesel fuel into a fine mist in transportation related accidents. The effect of such additives on the flow properties of diesel wa...

  9. 49 CFR 215.119 - Defective freight car truck.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 4 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Defective freight car truck. 215.119 Section 215... ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RAILROAD FREIGHT CAR SAFETY STANDARDS Freight Car Components Suspension System § 215.119 Defective freight car truck. A railroad may not place or continue in service a...

  10. 49 CFR 215.119 - Defective freight car truck.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 4 2013-10-01 2013-10-01 false Defective freight car truck. 215.119 Section 215... ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RAILROAD FREIGHT CAR SAFETY STANDARDS Freight Car Components Suspension System § 215.119 Defective freight car truck. A railroad may not place or continue in service a...

  11. 49 CFR 215.119 - Defective freight car truck.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 4 2012-10-01 2012-10-01 false Defective freight car truck. 215.119 Section 215... ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RAILROAD FREIGHT CAR SAFETY STANDARDS Freight Car Components Suspension System § 215.119 Defective freight car truck. A railroad may not place or continue in service a...

  12. 49 CFR 215.119 - Defective freight car truck.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 4 2014-10-01 2014-10-01 false Defective freight car truck. 215.119 Section 215... ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RAILROAD FREIGHT CAR SAFETY STANDARDS Freight Car Components Suspension System § 215.119 Defective freight car truck. A railroad may not place or continue in service a...

  13. 49 CFR 215.119 - Defective freight car truck.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 4 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Defective freight car truck. 215.119 Section 215... ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RAILROAD FREIGHT CAR SAFETY STANDARDS Freight Car Components Suspension System § 215.119 Defective freight car truck. A railroad may not place or continue in service a...

  14. 22 CFR 201.67 - Maximum freight charges.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-04-01

    ... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Maximum freight charges. 201.67 Section 201.67... TRANSACTIONS FINANCED BY USAID Price Provisions § 201.67 Maximum freight charges. (a) Ocean freight rates—(1... the United States. (2) Maximum charter rates. (i) USAID will not finance ocean freight under any...

  15. 41 CFR 102-117.160 - What is freight?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ... 41 Public Contracts and Property Management 3 2014-01-01 2014-01-01 false What is freight? 102-117.160 Section 102-117.160 Public Contracts and Property Management Federal Property Management... Shipping Freight § 102-117.160 What is freight? Freight is property or goods transported as cargo. ...

  16. 41 CFR 102-117.160 - What is freight?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... 41 Public Contracts and Property Management 3 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false What is freight? 102-117.160 Section 102-117.160 Public Contracts and Property Management Federal Property Management... Shipping Freight § 102-117.160 What is freight? Freight is property or goods transported as cargo. ...

  17. Proceedings of the workshop on urban freight consolidation

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Not Available

    1978-06-01

    The Urban Freight Consolidation Workshop discusses the desirability and practicality of establishing programs to consolidate the pickup and delivery of small shipments in highly concentrated urban areas. After presentation of an overview paper, Institutional Issues in Urban Freight Consolidation, by Ernest R. Cadotte and Robert A. Robicheaux, the following papers were given: Consolidation and Distribution--The Broad Picture, John T. Norris; Transportation Facilitation Center Concept, Irwin Blatner; The Regulatory Issues of Small-Shipment Consolidation, A. Daniel O'Neal; Chicago's Perspective of Urban-Freight Consolidation, Charles W. Lustig; Freight Consolidation in New York City, Samuel D. Kahan; Baltimore's Perspective of Urban-Freight Consolidation, Siegbert Schacknies; Small-Shippermore » Perspective, Richard A. Whitty; The Perspective of a ''Big Shipper,'' William K. Smith; A Receiver's Viewpoint of Consolidation, William P. McDaniel; For-Hire Motor-Carrier Perspective of Urban-Freight Consolidation, John L. Reith; Private-Carrier Perspective of Urban-Freight Consolidation, H. E. Manker; Union Perspective, M. R. Nensel; Urban-Freight Distribution Myopia, Carl S. Rappaport; Freight-Service Expectations, Performance, and Tradeoffs in Urban Areas: A Survey, Robert A. Robicheaux and Ernest R. Cadotte; and Freight Consolidation--Can It Be Successfully Implemented, James F. Robeson. (MCW)« less

  18. Estimating the economic impacts of disruptions to intermodal freight systems traffic.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2013-01-01

    The identification and quantification of the economic and social impacts of disruptions is fundamental for sound transportation policy decisions. The impacts due to disruptions on goods movement are significant. Disruptions in their various forms cau...

  19. 78 FR 69520 - Designation of the Primary Freight Network

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-11-19

    ... NFN may fit into a multimodal National Freight System; and (5) suggestions for an urban-area route... Nation, to include goods movement in urban areas. Urban areas of 200,000 and above include a freight... Consideration for Critical Urban Freight Routes in the National Freight Network The DOT recognizes that many...

  20. Exploratory data project : freight resiliency performance measures.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2010-03-01

    Exploratory Data Project: Freight Resiliency Performance Measures. (2009-10) FHWA's Office of Freight Management : and Operations, through a partnership with the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), established a Freight : Performance M...

  1. Fuel Efficiency Improvement in Rail Freight Transportation

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1975-12-01

    Railroad diesel fuel conservation is becoming increasingly cost-effective. The price of diesel fuel has increased almost two and one-half times since the October 1973 Embargo. The estimated value of diesel fuel, if in short supply, is over 1 dollar a...

  2. 49 CFR 216.11 - Special notice for repairs-railroad freight car.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 4 2012-10-01 2012-10-01 false Special notice for repairs-railroad freight car...—railroad freight car. (a) When an FRA Motive Power and Equipment Inspector or a State Equipment Inspector determines that a railroad freight car is not in conformity with the requirements of the FRA Freight Car...

  3. 49 CFR 216.11 - Special notice for repairs-railroad freight car.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 4 2013-10-01 2013-10-01 false Special notice for repairs-railroad freight car...—railroad freight car. (a) When an FRA Motive Power and Equipment Inspector or a State Equipment Inspector determines that a railroad freight car is not in conformity with the requirements of the FRA Freight Car...

  4. 49 CFR 216.11 - Special notice for repairs-railroad freight car.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 4 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Special notice for repairs-railroad freight car...—railroad freight car. (a) When an FRA Motive Power and Equipment Inspector or a State Equipment Inspector determines that a railroad freight car is not in conformity with the requirements of the FRA Freight Car...

  5. 49 CFR 216.11 - Special notice for repairs-railroad freight car.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 4 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Special notice for repairs-railroad freight car...—railroad freight car. (a) When an FRA Motive Power and Equipment Inspector or a State Equipment Inspector determines that a railroad freight car is not in conformity with the requirements of the FRA Freight Car...

  6. 49 CFR 216.11 - Special notice for repairs-railroad freight car.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 4 2014-10-01 2014-10-01 false Special notice for repairs-railroad freight car...—railroad freight car. (a) When an FRA Motive Power and Equipment Inspector or a State Equipment Inspector determines that a railroad freight car is not in conformity with the requirements of the FRA Freight Car...

  7. America's Freight System in the 80's and 90's ... But How to Get There? : Conference Papers on Advance Freight System Technology

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1976-12-01

    These papers relating to technology and freight transportation have been prepared for the conference on America's Freight System in the 80's and 90's. It does not purport to be a compendium on all advanced freight technology but is to give an overvie...

  8. 41 CFR 102-117.180 - What transportation documents must I use to ship freight?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... documents must I use to ship freight? 102-117.180 Section 102-117.180 Public Contracts and Property... TRANSPORTATION 117-TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT Shipping Freight § 102-117.180 What transportation documents must I use to ship freight? To ship freight: (a) By land (domestic shipments), use a bill of lading; (b) By...

  9. 41 CFR 102-117.180 - What transportation documents must I use to ship freight?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... documents must I use to ship freight? 102-117.180 Section 102-117.180 Public Contracts and Property... TRANSPORTATION 117-TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT Shipping Freight § 102-117.180 What transportation documents must I use to ship freight? To ship freight: (a) By land (domestic shipments), use a bill of lading; (b) By...

  10. 41 CFR 102-117.180 - What transportation documents must I use to ship freight?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... documents must I use to ship freight? 102-117.180 Section 102-117.180 Public Contracts and Property... TRANSPORTATION 117-TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT Shipping Freight § 102-117.180 What transportation documents must I use to ship freight? To ship freight: (a) By land (domestic shipments), use a bill of lading; (b) By...

  11. 41 CFR 102-117.180 - What transportation documents must I use to ship freight?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ... documents must I use to ship freight? 102-117.180 Section 102-117.180 Public Contracts and Property... TRANSPORTATION 117-TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT Shipping Freight § 102-117.180 What transportation documents must I use to ship freight? To ship freight: (a) By land (domestic shipments), use a bill of lading; (b) By...

  12. 41 CFR 102-117.180 - What transportation documents must I use to ship freight?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    ... documents must I use to ship freight? 102-117.180 Section 102-117.180 Public Contracts and Property... TRANSPORTATION 117-TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT Shipping Freight § 102-117.180 What transportation documents must I use to ship freight? To ship freight: (a) By land (domestic shipments), use a bill of lading; (b) By...

  13. Freight facts and figures 2007

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2007-11-01

    This report provides an overview of freight transportation, focusing on the volume and value of freight shipments, the extent of the freight network, industry employment and productivity patterns, its safety record, energy use, and related environmen...

  14. Freight facts and figures 2010

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2010-11-01

    This report provides an overview of freight transportation, focusing on the volume and value of freight shipments, the extent of the freight network, industry employment and productivity patterns, and related safety, energy use, and environmental eff...

  15. Freight facts and figures 2008

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2008-11-01

    This report provides an overview of freight transportation, focusing on the volume and value of freight shipments, the extent of the freight network, industry employment and productivity patterns, and related safety, energy use, and environment effec...

  16. Freight facts and figures 2009.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2009-11-01

    This report provides an overview of freight transportation, focusing on the volume and value of freight : shipments, the extent of the freight network, industry employment and productivity patterns, and related : safety, energy use, and environment e...

  17. Freight Data Sharing Guidebook

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2013-01-01

    Public sector freight planners depend on freight data to help identify freight transportation planning needs. Traditionally, their efforts relied on limited data sources such as vehicle counts, in/out gate information from ports, and weigh-in-motion ...

  18. Transportation Energy Futures Series: Freight Transportation Demand: Energy-Efficient Scenarios for a Low-Carbon Future

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Grenzeback, L. R.; Brown, A.; Fischer, M. J.

    2013-03-01

    Freight transportation demand is projected to grow to 27.5 billion tons in 2040, and by extrapolation, to nearly 30.2 billion tons in 2050, requiring ever-greater amounts of energy. This report describes the current and future demand for freight transportation in terms of tons and ton-miles of commodities moved by truck, rail, water, pipeline, and air freight carriers. It outlines the economic, logistics, transportation, and policy and regulatory factors that shape freight demand; the possible trends and 2050 outlook for these factors, and their anticipated effect on freight demand and related energy use. After describing federal policy actions that could influencemore » freight demand, the report then summarizes the available analytical models for forecasting freight demand, and identifies possible areas for future action.« less

  19. 48 CFR 52.247-31 - F.o.b. Origin, Freight Allowed.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 2 2013-10-01 2013-10-01 false F.o.b. Origin, Freight....247-31 F.o.b. Origin, Freight Allowed. As prescribed in 47.303-3(c), insert the following clause: F.o.b. Origin, Freight Allowed (FEB 2006) (a) The term f.o.b. origin, freight allowed, as used in this...

  20. 48 CFR 52.247-32 - F.o.b. Origin, Freight Prepaid.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 2 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false F.o.b. Origin, Freight....247-32 F.o.b. Origin, Freight Prepaid. As prescribed in 47.303-4(c), insert the following clause: F.o.b. Origin, Freight Prepaid (FEB 2006) (a) The term f.o.b. origin, freight prepaid, as used in this...

  1. 48 CFR 52.247-31 - F.o.b. Origin, Freight Allowed.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 2 2014-10-01 2014-10-01 false F.o.b. Origin, Freight....247-31 F.o.b. Origin, Freight Allowed. As prescribed in 47.303-3(c), insert the following clause: F.o.b. Origin, Freight Allowed (FEB 2006) (a) The term f.o.b. origin, freight allowed, as used in this...

  2. 48 CFR 52.247-32 - F.o.b. Origin, Freight Prepaid.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 2 2012-10-01 2012-10-01 false F.o.b. Origin, Freight....247-32 F.o.b. Origin, Freight Prepaid. As prescribed in 47.303-4(c), insert the following clause: F.o.b. Origin, Freight Prepaid (FEB 2006) (a) The term f.o.b. origin, freight prepaid, as used in this...

  3. 48 CFR 52.247-31 - F.o.b. Origin, Freight Allowed.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 2 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false F.o.b. Origin, Freight....247-31 F.o.b. Origin, Freight Allowed. As prescribed in 47.303-3(c), insert the following clause: F.o.b. Origin, Freight Allowed (FEB 2006) (a) The term f.o.b. origin, freight allowed, as used in this...

  4. 48 CFR 52.247-32 - F.o.b. Origin, Freight Prepaid.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 2 2014-10-01 2014-10-01 false F.o.b. Origin, Freight....247-32 F.o.b. Origin, Freight Prepaid. As prescribed in 47.303-4(c), insert the following clause: F.o.b. Origin, Freight Prepaid (FEB 2006) (a) The term f.o.b. origin, freight prepaid, as used in this...

  5. 48 CFR 52.247-31 - F.o.b. Origin, Freight Allowed.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 2 2012-10-01 2012-10-01 false F.o.b. Origin, Freight....247-31 F.o.b. Origin, Freight Allowed. As prescribed in 47.303-3(c), insert the following clause: F.o.b. Origin, Freight Allowed (FEB 2006) (a) The term f.o.b. origin, freight allowed, as used in this...

  6. 48 CFR 52.247-32 - F.o.b. Origin, Freight Prepaid.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 2 2013-10-01 2013-10-01 false F.o.b. Origin, Freight....247-32 F.o.b. Origin, Freight Prepaid. As prescribed in 47.303-4(c), insert the following clause: F.o.b. Origin, Freight Prepaid (FEB 2006) (a) The term f.o.b. origin, freight prepaid, as used in this...

  7. 48 CFR 52.247-32 - F.o.b. Origin, Freight Prepaid.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 2 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false F.o.b. Origin, Freight....247-32 F.o.b. Origin, Freight Prepaid. As prescribed in 47.303-4(c), insert the following clause: F.o.b. Origin, Freight Prepaid (FEB 2006) (a) The term f.o.b. origin, freight prepaid, as used in this...

  8. 48 CFR 52.247-31 - F.o.b. Origin, Freight Allowed.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 2 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false F.o.b. Origin, Freight....247-31 F.o.b. Origin, Freight Allowed. As prescribed in 47.303-3(c), insert the following clause: F.o.b. Origin, Freight Allowed (FEB 2006) (a) The term f.o.b. origin, freight allowed, as used in this...

  9. Freight facts and figures 2006

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2006-11-01

    This report provides a snapshot of freight transportation, focusing on the volume and value of freight shipments, the extent of the freight network, industry employment and productivity patterns, its safety record, energy use, and the environmental c...

  10. Freight facts and figures 2004

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2004-11-01

    This report provides a snapshot of freight transportation, focusing on the volume and value of freight shipments, the extent of the freight network, industry employment and productivity patterns, its safety record, energy use, and the environmental c...

  11. Addressing MAP-21 freight objectives using GPS data.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2016-12-01

    Freight planning and operation perspectives of Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) includes development of a national freight plan to address freight congestion bottlenecks, connectivity enhancement of major intermodal centers,...

  12. Developing a performance measurement approach to benefit/cost freight project prioritization.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2014-10-01

    Future reauthorizations of the federal transportation bill will require a comprehensive and quantitative analysis of the freight benefits : of proposed freight system projects. To prioritize public investments in freight systems and to insure conside...

  13. 77 FR 22768 - Federal Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; Freight Classification Description

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-04-17

    ...; Information Collection; Freight Classification Description AGENCIES: Department of Defense (DOD), General... collection requirement concerning freight classification description. Public comments are particularly... Information Collection 9000- 0055, Freight Classification Description, by any of the following methods...

  14. Transportation Energy Futures Series: Freight Transportation Demand: Energy-Efficient Scenarios for a Low-Carbon Future

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Grenzeback, L. R.; Brown, A.; Fischer, M. J.

    2013-03-01

    Freight transportation demand is projected to grow to 27.5 billion tons in 2040, and to nearly 30.2 billion tons in 2050. This report describes the current and future demand for freight transportation in terms of tons and ton-miles of commodities moved by truck, rail, water, pipeline, and air freight carriers. It outlines the economic, logistics, transportation, and policy and regulatory factors that shape freight demand, the trends and 2050 outlook for these factors, and their anticipated effect on freight demand. After describing federal policy actions that could influence future freight demand, the report then summarizes the capabilities of available analyticalmore » models for forecasting freight demand. This is one in a series of reports produced as a result of the Transportation Energy Futures project, a Department of Energy-sponsored multi-agency effort to pinpoint underexplored strategies for reducing GHGs and petroleum dependence related to transportation.« less

  15. Effectively using the QRFM to model truck trips in medium-sized urban communities.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2011-04-01

    This report analyzes the effectiveness of applying the Quick Response Freight Manual (QRFM) to model freight : transportation. Typically freight transportation is modeled indirectly or as an after-thought. Increasing freight : volumes, coupled with c...

  16. Integrative freight demand management in the New York City metropolitan area : implementation phase.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2013-09-01

    Urban freight transportation is crucial to the quality of modern life, though at the same time it : produces significant negative externalities. Despite the relatively small proportion of freight with respect : to all traffic, urban freight movements...

  17. Role of the Freight Sector in Future Climate Change Mitigation Scenarios

    DOE PAGES

    Muratori, Matteo; Smith, Steven J.; Kyle, Page; ...

    2017-02-27

    The freight sector's role is examined using the Global Change Assessment Model (GCAM) for a range of climate change mitigation scenarios and future freight demand assumptions. Energy usage and CO 2 emissions from freight have historically grown with a correlation to GDP, and there is limited evidence of near-term global decoupling of freight demand from GDP. Over the 21 st century, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from freight are projected to grow faster than passenger transportation or other major end-use sectors, with the magnitude of growth dependent on the assumed extent of long-term decoupling. In climate change mitigation scenarios that applymore » a price to GHG emissions, mitigation of freight emissions (including the effects of demand elasticity, mode and technology shifting, and fuel substitution) is more limited than for other demand sectors. In such scenarios, shifting to less-emitting transportation modes and technologies is projected to play a relatively small role in reducing freight emissions in GCAM. Finally, by contrast, changes in the supply chain of liquid fuels that reduce the fuel carbon intensity, especially deriving from large-scale use of biofuels coupled to carbon capture and storage technologies, are responsible for the majority of freight emissions mitigation, followed by price-induced reduction in freight demand services.« less

  18. Role of the Freight Sector in Future Climate Change Mitigation Scenarios

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Muratori, Matteo; Smith, Steven J.; Kyle, Page

    The freight sector's role is examined using the Global Change Assessment Model (GCAM) for a range of climate change mitigation scenarios and future freight demand assumptions. Energy usage and CO 2 emissions from freight have historically grown with a correlation to GDP, and there is limited evidence of near-term global decoupling of freight demand from GDP. Over the 21 st century, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from freight are projected to grow faster than passenger transportation or other major end-use sectors, with the magnitude of growth dependent on the assumed extent of long-term decoupling. In climate change mitigation scenarios that applymore » a price to GHG emissions, mitigation of freight emissions (including the effects of demand elasticity, mode and technology shifting, and fuel substitution) is more limited than for other demand sectors. In such scenarios, shifting to less-emitting transportation modes and technologies is projected to play a relatively small role in reducing freight emissions in GCAM. Finally, by contrast, changes in the supply chain of liquid fuels that reduce the fuel carbon intensity, especially deriving from large-scale use of biofuels coupled to carbon capture and storage technologies, are responsible for the majority of freight emissions mitigation, followed by price-induced reduction in freight demand services.« less

  19. Role of the Freight Sector in Future Climate Change Mitigation Scenarios.

    PubMed

    Muratori, Matteo; Smith, Steven J; Kyle, Page; Link, Robert; Mignone, Bryan K; Kheshgi, Haroon S

    2017-03-21

    The freight sector's role is examined using the Global Change Assessment Model (GCAM) for a range of climate change mitigation scenarios and future freight demand assumptions. Energy usage and CO 2 emissions from freight have historically grown with a correlation to GDP, and there is limited evidence of near-term global decoupling of freight demand from GDP. Over the 21 st century, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from freight are projected to grow faster than passenger transportation or other major end-use sectors, with the magnitude of growth dependent on the assumed extent of long-term decoupling. In climate change mitigation scenarios that apply a price to GHG emissions, mitigation of freight emissions (including the effects of demand elasticity, mode and technology shifting, and fuel substitution) is more limited than for other demand sectors. In such scenarios, shifting to less-emitting transportation modes and technologies is projected to play a relatively small role in reducing freight emissions in GCAM. By contrast, changes in the supply chain of liquid fuels that reduce the fuel carbon intensity, especially deriving from large-scale use of biofuels coupled to carbon capture and storage technologies, are responsible for the majority of freight emissions mitigation, followed by price-induced reduction in freight demand services.

  20. Freight from space : evaluating freight activity and emissions from satellite data.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2013-06-01

    In this report, the authors investigate the current state of knowledge of freight transport emissions, the importance of freight emissions relative to other sources, and what tools are available, or can be developed to answer these questions and impr...

  1. State-of-the-practice in freight data : a review of available freight data in the U.S.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2004-02-01

    State and regional transportation planning agencies are increasingly recognizing the need for : policies and programs addressing freight issues to ensure an efficient and reliable freight transportation : system. A major challenge, however, remains t...

  2. Freight performance measures : a yardstick for Minnesota's transportation system : recommendations of the Minnesota Freight Advisory Committee

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1999-11-01

    Performance measures tell public officials and citizens how well services are meeting customer needs. In this report, the Minnesota Freight Advisory Committee recommends performance measures for Minnesota's freight transportation system. MFAC is a gr...

  3. Measuring the economic contribution of the freight industry to the Maryland economy : [research summary].

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2015-05-01

    The primary objective was to measure the economic contributions of the freight : industry to the Maryland economy and to develop a freight economic output (FECO) : index that tracks the economic performance of the freight industry over time.

  4. Railroads and the Environment : Estimation of Fuel Consumption in Rail Transportation : Volume 3. Comparison of Computer Simulations with Field Measurements

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1978-09-01

    This report documents comparisons between extensive rail freight service measurements (previously presented in Volume II) and simulations of the same operations using a sophisticated train performance calculator computer program. The comparisons cove...

  5. Development of an areawide estimate of truck freight value in the urban mobility report.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2012-08-01

    Significant efforts have resulted in improved knowledge about the effects of congestion on the motoring public. The Urban : Mobility Report (UMR) has been produced for over 20 years detailing the effects of congestion in the United States (1). Despit...

  6. America's freight transportation gateways : connecting our nation to places and markets abroad : [2009

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2009-11-01

    This report ranks freight gateways by the value of merchandise trade they handle. Value : data were compiled from multiple sources, allowing comparison of all the freight modes. : See box 2 for a detailed description of the freight data sources. : Th...

  7. 77 FR 45611 - Federal Acquisition Regulation; Submission for OMB Review; Freight Classification Description

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-08-01

    ...; Submission for OMB Review; Freight Classification Description AGENCIES: Department of Defense (DOD), General... collection requirement concerning freight classification description. A notice was published in the Federal... Information Collection 9000- 0055, Freight Classification Description, by any of the following methods...

  8. Potential missions for advanced airships

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Grant, D. T.; Joner, B. A.

    1975-01-01

    The freight commodity transport and the intercity passenger travel markets in the U.S. for 1967 and 1972 are analyzed, along with 1985 estimates, in order to establish the size, speed and cost enabling use of the airship in these markets. Items examined include frozen meat, confectionary, drugs, electrical equipment, mechanical parts, clothing and plastic products. A 50 ton/500 passenger payload capacity, a cruise speed of 100 kt and a VTOL capability or at minimum short take-off and vertical landing capability are needed to make an LTA vehicle viable in the transport market if it had a direct operating cost of $500 to $800 per hour for freight carrying and $1100 to $2700 an hour in passenger service with utilizations between 2000 hours and 4000 hours a year.

  9. Cost Effective Measures to Reduce CO2 Emissions in the Air Freight Sector

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Blinge, Magnus

    2003-01-01

    This paper presents cost effective measures to reduce CO2 emissions in the air freight sector. One door-to-door transport chain is studied in detail from a Scandinavian city to a city in southern Europe. The transport chain was selected by a group of representatives from the air freight sector in order to encompass general characteristics within the sector. Three different ways of shipping air cargo are studied, i.e., by air freighter, as belly freight (in passenger aircrafts) and trucking. CO2 emissions are calculated for each part of the transport chain and its relative importance towards the total amount CO2 emitted during the whole transport chain is shown. It is confirmed that the most CO2 emitting part of the transport chain is the actual flight and that it is in the take-off and climbing phases that most fuel are burned. It is also known that the technical development of aircraft implies a reduction in fuel consumption for each new generation of aircraft. Thus, the aircraft manufacturers have an important role in this development. Having confirmed these observations, this paper focuses on other factors that significantly affects the fuel consumption. Analyzed factors are, e.g., optimization of speed and altitude, traffic management, congestion on and around the airfields, tankering, "latest acceptance time" for goods and improving the load factor. The different factors relative contribution to the total emission levels for the transport chain has been estimated.

  10. 22 CFR 202.3 - Freight reimbursement limitations.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-04-01

    ... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2011-04-01 2011-04-01 false Freight reimbursement limitations. 202.3... VOLUNTARY NON-PROFIT RELIEF AGENCIES § 202.3 Freight reimbursement limitations. Economic utilization of AID funds available for reimbursement to agencies for freight charges incurred and paid by such agencies for...

  11. 22 CFR 202.3 - Freight reimbursement limitations.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-04-01

    ... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2013-04-01 2013-04-01 false Freight reimbursement limitations. 202.3... VOLUNTARY NON-PROFIT RELIEF AGENCIES § 202.3 Freight reimbursement limitations. Economic utilization of AID funds available for reimbursement to agencies for freight charges incurred and paid by such agencies for...

  12. 22 CFR 202.3 - Freight reimbursement limitations.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-04-01

    ... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2014-04-01 2014-04-01 false Freight reimbursement limitations. 202.3... VOLUNTARY NON-PROFIT RELIEF AGENCIES § 202.3 Freight reimbursement limitations. Economic utilization of AID funds available for reimbursement to agencies for freight charges incurred and paid by such agencies for...

  13. 22 CFR 202.3 - Freight reimbursement limitations.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-04-01

    ... 22 Foreign Relations 1 2012-04-01 2012-04-01 false Freight reimbursement limitations. 202.3... VOLUNTARY NON-PROFIT RELIEF AGENCIES § 202.3 Freight reimbursement limitations. Economic utilization of AID funds available for reimbursement to agencies for freight charges incurred and paid by such agencies for...

  14. Virtual Water Transfers in U.S. Cities from Domestic Commodity Flows

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Ahams, I. C.; Mejia, A.; Paterson, W.

    2015-12-01

    Cities have imported water into their boundaries for centuries but understanding how cities indirectly affect watersheds through the commodities which they import is fairly unknown. Thus, we present and discuss here a methodology for determining the virtual water transfers to and from U.S. cities associated with domestic commodity flows. For our methodology, we only consider agricultural and industrial commodities and, to represent the commodity flows, we use the Freight Analysis Framework (FAF) dataset from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Accordingly, we determine virtual water transfers for the 123 geographic regions in the FAF, which consists of 17 states, 73 metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs), and 33 remainders of states. Out of the 41 sectors that comprise the FAF data, we consider only the 29 sectors that account for the agricultural and industrial commodities. Using both water use data for macro-sectors and national water use coefficients for different industries, we determine a weighted water use coefficient for each of the 29 sectors considered. Ultimately, we use these weighted coefficients to estimate virtual water transfers and the water footprint for each city. Preliminary comparisons with other water footprint estimates indicate that our methodology yields reasonable results. In terms of the water footprint, we find that cities (i.e. MSAs) are net consumers, can consume a large proportion of their own production, and can have a large agricultural production. We also find that the per capita water footprint of industrial consumption decreases with increasing population in cities, suggesting that large cities may be more efficient.

  15. 77 FR 15183 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension of a Currently-Approved Information...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-03-14

    ... forwarders, property brokers, and certain Mexico-domiciled motor carriers to register their operations with... we received your comments, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope or postcard, or print..., freight forwarders, brokers, and certain Mexico-domiciled. Estimated Number of Respondents: 37,239...

  16. 48 CFR 47.404 - Air freight forwarders.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2012-10-01 2012-10-01 false Air freight forwarders. 47... MANAGEMENT TRANSPORTATION Air Transportation by U.S.-Flag Carriers 47.404 Air freight forwarders. (a) Agencies may use air freight forwarders that are engaged in international air transportation (49 U.S.C...

  17. 48 CFR 47.404 - Air freight forwarders.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2013-10-01 2013-10-01 false Air freight forwarders. 47... MANAGEMENT TRANSPORTATION Air Transportation by U.S.-Flag Carriers 47.404 Air freight forwarders. (a) Agencies may use air freight forwarders that are engaged in international air transportation (49 U.S.C...

  18. Freight efficiency strategies : a white paper series to inform the California Sustainable Freight Action Plan.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2016-03-01

    A number of stakeholders met with the ultimate goal of identifying inefficiencies faced by the freight system and putting forward a set of : strategies to achieve a more efficient freight system. In doing so, a key first step was to provide insight a...

  19. 48 CFR 47.404 - Air freight forwarders.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Air freight forwarders. 47... MANAGEMENT TRANSPORTATION Air Transportation by U.S.-Flag Carriers 47.404 Air freight forwarders. (a) Agencies may use air freight forwarders that are engaged in international air transportation (49 U.S.C...

  20. 78 FR 75442 - Designation of the Primary Freight Network

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-12-11

    ...] Designation of the Primary Freight Network AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice... period for the Designation of the highway Primary Freight Network (PFN) notice, which was published on... the complete National Freight Network (NFN), and to solicit comments on aspects of the NFN. The five...

  1. 49 CFR 174.82 - General requirements for the handling of placarded rail cars, transport vehicles, freight...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... rail cars, transport vehicles, freight containers, and bulk packages. 174.82 Section 174.82... Placarded Rail Cars, Transport Vehicles and Freight Containers § 174.82 General requirements for the handling of placarded rail cars, transport vehicles, freight containers, and bulk packages. (a) Unless...

  2. 48 CFR 470.201 - Acquisition of commodities and freight shipment for Foreign Agricultural Service programs.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... and freight shipment for Foreign Agricultural Service programs. 470.201 Section 470.201 Federal....201 Acquisition of commodities and freight shipment for Foreign Agricultural Service programs. (a... this section, in contracts for the Foreign Agricultural Service for commodities and related freight...

  3. 48 CFR 470.201 - Acquisition of commodities and freight shipment for Foreign Agricultural Service programs.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... and freight shipment for Foreign Agricultural Service programs. 470.201 Section 470.201 Federal....201 Acquisition of commodities and freight shipment for Foreign Agricultural Service programs. (a... this section, in contracts for the Foreign Agricultural Service for commodities and related freight...

  4. 48 CFR 470.201 - Acquisition of commodities and freight shipment for Foreign Agricultural Service programs.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... and freight shipment for Foreign Agricultural Service programs. 470.201 Section 470.201 Federal....201 Acquisition of commodities and freight shipment for Foreign Agricultural Service programs. (a... this section, in contracts for the Foreign Agricultural Service for commodities and related freight...

  5. 48 CFR 470.201 - Acquisition of commodities and freight shipment for Foreign Agricultural Service programs.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... and freight shipment for Foreign Agricultural Service programs. 470.201 Section 470.201 Federal....201 Acquisition of commodities and freight shipment for Foreign Agricultural Service programs. (a... this section, in contracts for the Foreign Agricultural Service for commodities and related freight...

  6. 49 CFR 176.170 - Transport of Class 1 (explosive) materials in freight containers.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... ships, freight containers containing Class 1 (explosive) materials must be stowed only in the lowest... freight containers. 176.170 Section 176.170 Transportation Other Regulations Relating to Transportation... and Shipborne Barges § 176.170 Transport of Class 1 (explosive) materials in freight containers. (a...

  7. 49 CFR 176.170 - Transport of Class 1 (explosive) materials in freight containers.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... ships, freight containers containing Class 1 (explosive) materials must be stowed only in the lowest... freight containers. 176.170 Section 176.170 Transportation Other Regulations Relating to Transportation... and Shipborne Barges § 176.170 Transport of Class 1 (explosive) materials in freight containers. (a...

  8. 49 CFR 176.170 - Transport of Class 1 (explosive) materials in freight containers.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... ships, freight containers containing Class 1 (explosive) materials must be stowed only in the lowest... freight containers. 176.170 Section 176.170 Transportation Other Regulations Relating to Transportation... and Shipborne Barges § 176.170 Transport of Class 1 (explosive) materials in freight containers. (a...

  9. 48 CFR 470.201 - Acquisition of commodities and freight shipment for Foreign Agricultural Service programs.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... and freight shipment for Foreign Agricultural Service programs. 470.201 Section 470.201 Federal....201 Acquisition of commodities and freight shipment for Foreign Agricultural Service programs. (a... this section, in contracts for the Foreign Agricultural Service for commodities and related freight...

  10. 48 CFR 47.404 - Air freight forwarders.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... MANAGEMENT TRANSPORTATION Air Transportation by U.S.-Flag Carriers 47.404 Air freight forwarders. (a) Agencies may use air freight forwarders that are engaged in international air transportation (49 U.S.C... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Air freight forwarders. 47...

  11. Intermodal freight transportation. Volume 2. Fact sheet, federal aid eligibility. Final report

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    NONE

    1995-12-01

    The purpose of the Intermodal Freight Fact Sheet is to provide policymakers, planners, carriers, shippers and other interested parties with information that will create a better understanding of intermodal transportation and demonstrate the potential contribution of intermodalism to efficient freight transporation on the United States. This report on Federal Aid Eligibility examines support for facilities serving intermodal freight movements provided by Federal highway programs. Its purpose is to examine the expanding eligibility for Federal aid of intermodal freight projects.

  12. 49 CFR 1242.23 - Shop buildings-freight cars (account XX-13-25).

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 9 2013-10-01 2013-10-01 false Shop buildings-freight cars (account XX-13-25). 1242.23 Section 1242.23 Transportation Other Regulations Relating to Transportation (Continued) SURFACE... Structures § 1242.23 Shop buildings—freight cars (account XX-13-25). These accounts pertain solely to freight...

  13. 48 CFR 52.247-58 - Loading, Blocking, and Bracing of Freight Car Shipments.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... Bracing of Freight Car Shipments. 52.247-58 Section 52.247-58 Federal Acquisition Regulations System... Text of Provisions and Clauses 52.247-58 Loading, Blocking, and Bracing of Freight Car Shipments. As... be shipped in carload lots by rail: Loading, Blocking, and Bracing of Freight Car Shipments (APR 1984...

  14. 49 CFR 1242.23 - Shop buildings-freight cars (account XX-13-25).

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 9 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Shop buildings-freight cars (account XX-13-25). 1242.23 Section 1242.23 Transportation Other Regulations Relating to Transportation (Continued) SURFACE... Structures § 1242.23 Shop buildings—freight cars (account XX-13-25). These accounts pertain solely to freight...

  15. 48 CFR 52.247-58 - Loading, Blocking, and Bracing of Freight Car Shipments.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... Bracing of Freight Car Shipments. 52.247-58 Section 52.247-58 Federal Acquisition Regulations System... Text of Provisions and Clauses 52.247-58 Loading, Blocking, and Bracing of Freight Car Shipments. As... be shipped in carload lots by rail: Loading, Blocking, and Bracing of Freight Car Shipments (APR 1984...

  16. 49 CFR 1242.23 - Shop buildings-freight cars (account XX-13-25).

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 9 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Shop buildings-freight cars (account XX-13-25). 1242.23 Section 1242.23 Transportation Other Regulations Relating to Transportation (Continued) SURFACE... Structures § 1242.23 Shop buildings—freight cars (account XX-13-25). These accounts pertain solely to freight...

  17. 48 CFR 52.247-58 - Loading, Blocking, and Bracing of Freight Car Shipments.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... Bracing of Freight Car Shipments. 52.247-58 Section 52.247-58 Federal Acquisition Regulations System... Text of Provisions and Clauses 52.247-58 Loading, Blocking, and Bracing of Freight Car Shipments. As... be shipped in carload lots by rail: Loading, Blocking, and Bracing of Freight Car Shipments (APR 1984...

  18. 48 CFR 52.247-58 - Loading, Blocking, and Bracing of Freight Car Shipments.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... Bracing of Freight Car Shipments. 52.247-58 Section 52.247-58 Federal Acquisition Regulations System... Text of Provisions and Clauses 52.247-58 Loading, Blocking, and Bracing of Freight Car Shipments. As... be shipped in carload lots by rail: Loading, Blocking, and Bracing of Freight Car Shipments (APR 1984...

  19. 49 CFR 1242.23 - Shop buildings-freight cars (account XX-13-25).

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 9 2014-10-01 2014-10-01 false Shop buildings-freight cars (account XX-13-25). 1242.23 Section 1242.23 Transportation Other Regulations Relating to Transportation (Continued) SURFACE... Structures § 1242.23 Shop buildings—freight cars (account XX-13-25). These accounts pertain solely to freight...

  20. 49 CFR 1242.23 - Shop buildings-freight cars (account XX-13-25).

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 9 2012-10-01 2012-10-01 false Shop buildings-freight cars (account XX-13-25). 1242.23 Section 1242.23 Transportation Other Regulations Relating to Transportation (Continued) SURFACE... Structures § 1242.23 Shop buildings—freight cars (account XX-13-25). These accounts pertain solely to freight...

  1. 41 CFR 102-117.170 - What reference materials are available to ship freight?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ... are available to ship freight? 102-117.170 Section 102-117.170 Public Contracts and Property... TRANSPORTATION 117-TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT Shipping Freight § 102-117.170 What reference materials are available to ship freight? (a) The following is a partial list of handbooks and guides available from GSA...

  2. 48 CFR 47.303-3 - F.o.b. origin, freight allowed.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2013-10-01 2013-10-01 false F.o.b. origin, freight... CONTRACT MANAGEMENT TRANSPORTATION Transportation in Supply Contracts 47.303-3 F.o.b. origin, freight allowed. (a) Explanation of delivery term. F.o.b. origin, freight allowed means— (1) Free of expense to...

  3. 41 CFR 102-117.170 - What reference materials are available to ship freight?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... are available to ship freight? 102-117.170 Section 102-117.170 Public Contracts and Property... TRANSPORTATION 117-TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT Shipping Freight § 102-117.170 What reference materials are available to ship freight? (a) The following is a partial list of handbooks and guides available from GSA...

  4. 48 CFR 47.303-3 - F.o.b. origin, freight allowed.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2012-10-01 2012-10-01 false F.o.b. origin, freight... CONTRACT MANAGEMENT TRANSPORTATION Transportation in Supply Contracts 47.303-3 F.o.b. origin, freight allowed. (a) Explanation of delivery term. F.o.b. origin, freight allowed means— (1) Free of expense to...

  5. 48 CFR 47.303-3 - F.o.b. origin, freight allowed.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2014-10-01 2014-10-01 false F.o.b. origin, freight... CONTRACT MANAGEMENT TRANSPORTATION Transportation in Supply Contracts 47.303-3 F.o.b. origin, freight allowed. (a) Explanation of delivery term. F.o.b. origin, freight allowed means— (1) Free of expense to...

  6. 48 CFR 47.303-4 - F.o.b. origin, freight prepaid.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2014-10-01 2014-10-01 false F.o.b. origin, freight... CONTRACT MANAGEMENT TRANSPORTATION Transportation in Supply Contracts 47.303-4 F.o.b. origin, freight prepaid. (a) Explanation of delivery term. F.o.b. origin, freight prepaid means— (1) Free of expense to...

  7. 41 CFR 102-117.170 - What reference materials are available to ship freight?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... are available to ship freight? 102-117.170 Section 102-117.170 Public Contracts and Property... TRANSPORTATION 117-TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT Shipping Freight § 102-117.170 What reference materials are available to ship freight? (a) The following is a partial list of handbooks and guides available from GSA...

  8. 48 CFR 52.247-58 - Loading, Blocking, and Bracing of Freight Car Shipments.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... be shipped in carload lots by rail: Loading, Blocking, and Bracing of Freight Car Shipments (APR 1984... Bracing of Freight Car Shipments. 52.247-58 Section 52.247-58 Federal Acquisition Regulations System... Text of Provisions and Clauses 52.247-58 Loading, Blocking, and Bracing of Freight Car Shipments. As...

  9. 48 CFR 47.303-4 - F.o.b. origin, freight prepaid.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2012-10-01 2012-10-01 false F.o.b. origin, freight... CONTRACT MANAGEMENT TRANSPORTATION Transportation in Supply Contracts 47.303-4 F.o.b. origin, freight prepaid. (a) Explanation of delivery term. F.o.b. origin, freight prepaid means— (1) Free of expense to...

  10. 41 CFR 102-117.170 - What reference materials are available to ship freight?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    ... are available to ship freight? 102-117.170 Section 102-117.170 Public Contracts and Property... TRANSPORTATION 117-TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT Shipping Freight § 102-117.170 What reference materials are available to ship freight? (a) The following is a partial list of handbooks and guides available from GSA...

  11. 41 CFR 102-117.170 - What reference materials are available to ship freight?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... are available to ship freight? 102-117.170 Section 102-117.170 Public Contracts and Property... TRANSPORTATION 117-TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT Shipping Freight § 102-117.170 What reference materials are available to ship freight? (a) The following is a partial list of handbooks and guides available from GSA...

  12. 48 CFR 47.303-3 - F.o.b. origin, freight allowed.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false F.o.b. origin, freight... CONTRACT MANAGEMENT TRANSPORTATION Transportation in Supply Contracts 47.303-3 F.o.b. origin, freight allowed. (a) Explanation of delivery term. F.o.b. origin, freight allowed means— (1) Free of expense to...

  13. 48 CFR 47.303-4 - F.o.b. origin, freight prepaid.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2013-10-01 2013-10-01 false F.o.b. origin, freight... CONTRACT MANAGEMENT TRANSPORTATION Transportation in Supply Contracts 47.303-4 F.o.b. origin, freight prepaid. (a) Explanation of delivery term. F.o.b. origin, freight prepaid means— (1) Free of expense to...

  14. 48 CFR 47.303-4 - F.o.b. origin, freight prepaid.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false F.o.b. origin, freight... CONTRACT MANAGEMENT TRANSPORTATION Transportation in Supply Contracts 47.303-4 F.o.b. origin, freight prepaid. (a) Explanation of delivery term. F.o.b. origin, freight prepaid means— (1) Free of expense to...

  15. 48 CFR 47.303-3 - F.o.b. origin, freight allowed.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false F.o.b. origin, freight... CONTRACT MANAGEMENT TRANSPORTATION Transportation in Supply Contracts 47.303-3 F.o.b. origin, freight allowed. (a) Explanation of delivery term. F.o.b. origin, freight allowed means— (1) Free of expense to...

  16. 48 CFR 47.303-4 - F.o.b. origin, freight prepaid.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false F.o.b. origin, freight... CONTRACT MANAGEMENT TRANSPORTATION Transportation in Supply Contracts 47.303-4 F.o.b. origin, freight prepaid. (a) Explanation of delivery term. F.o.b. origin, freight prepaid means— (1) Free of expense to...

  17. 49 CFR 174.83 - Switching placarded rail cars, transport vehicles, freight containers, and bulk packagings.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ..., freight containers, and bulk packagings. 174.83 Section 174.83 Transportation Other Regulations Relating... Vehicles and Freight Containers § 174.83 Switching placarded rail cars, transport vehicles, freight containers, and bulk packagings. (a) In switching operations where the use of hand brakes is necessary— (1...

  18. 49 CFR 174.83 - Switching placarded rail cars, transport vehicles, freight containers, and bulk packagings.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ..., freight containers, and bulk packagings. 174.83 Section 174.83 Transportation Other Regulations Relating... Vehicles and Freight Containers § 174.83 Switching placarded rail cars, transport vehicles, freight containers, and bulk packagings. (a) In switching operations where the use of hand brakes is necessary— (1...

  19. 49 CFR 174.83 - Switching placarded rail cars, transport vehicles, freight containers, and bulk packagings.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ..., freight containers, and bulk packagings. 174.83 Section 174.83 Transportation Other Regulations Relating... Vehicles and Freight Containers § 174.83 Switching placarded rail cars, transport vehicles, freight containers, and bulk packagings. (a) In switching operations where the use of hand brakes is necessary— (1...

  20. 49 CFR 174.83 - Switching placarded rail cars, transport vehicles, freight containers, and bulk packagings.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ..., freight containers, and bulk packagings. 174.83 Section 174.83 Transportation Other Regulations Relating... Vehicles and Freight Containers § 174.83 Switching placarded rail cars, transport vehicles, freight containers, and bulk packagings. (a) In switching operations where the use of hand brakes is necessary— (1...

  1. 49 CFR 174.83 - Switching placarded rail cars, transport vehicles, freight containers, and bulk packagings.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ..., freight containers, and bulk packagings. 174.83 Section 174.83 Transportation Other Regulations Relating... Vehicles and Freight Containers § 174.83 Switching placarded rail cars, transport vehicles, freight containers, and bulk packagings. (a) In switching operations where the use of hand brakes is necessary— (1...

  2. Freight pipelines: Current status and anticipated future use

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    NONE

    1998-07-01

    This report is issued by the Task Committee on Freight Pipelines, Pipeline Division, ASCE. Freight pipelines of various types (including slurry pipeline, pneumatic pipeline, and capsule pipeline) have been used throughout the world for over a century for transporting solid and sometimes even package products. Recent advancements in pipeline technology, aided by advanced computer control systems and trenchless technologies, have greatly facilitated the transportation of solids by pipelines. Today, in many situations, freight pipelines are not only the most economical and practical means for transporting solids, they are also the most reliable, safest and most environmentally friendly transportation mode. Increasedmore » use of underground pipelines to transport freight is anticipated in the future, especially as the technology continues to improve and surface transportation modes such as highways become more congested. This paper describes the state of the art and expected future uses of various types of freight pipelines. Obstacles hindering the development and use of the most advanced freight pipeline systems, such as the pneumatic capsule pipeline for interstate transport of freight, are discussed.« less

  3. Research notes : developing corridor-level truck travel time estimates and other freight performance measures from archived ITS data.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2010-02-01

    This research project demonstrated that it is feasible to use the WIM data to develop long-term corridor performance monitoring of truck travel. From the perspective of a realtime traveler information system, there are too many shortcomings mainl...

  4. Logistics Company Carrier Partner 2.0.15 Tool: Technical Documentation 2015 Data Year - United States Version

    EPA Pesticide Factsheets

    This SmartWay Logistics 2.0.15 Tool is intended to help logistics companies estimate and assess their emission performance levels as well as their total emissions associated with goods movement in the U.S. freight rail, barge, air and t

  5. 49 CFR 375.807 - What actions may I take to collect the charges upon my freight bill?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... freight bill? (a) You must present a freight bill within 15 days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and... seven days (including Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays). (c) You must provide in your tariffs... calendar days for any shipper who has not paid your freight bill within the 7-day period. However, for...

  6. 33 CFR 96.330 - Document of Compliance certificate: what is it and when is it needed?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... freight vessel, freight vessel, or a self-propelled mobile offshore drilling unit of 500 gross tons or... 12 passengers or a tanker, bulk freight vessel, freight vessel, or a self-propelled mobile offshore... by an authorized organization acting on behalf of the U.S. through a safety management verification...

  7. 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 215 - Railroad Freight Car Components

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 4 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Railroad Freight Car Components A Appendix A to... ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RAILROAD FREIGHT CAR SAFETY STANDARDS Pt. 215, App. A Appendix A to Part 215—Railroad Freight Car Components List of components whose use is restricted by § 215.203 of...

  8. 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 215 - Railroad Freight Car Components

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 4 2012-10-01 2012-10-01 false Railroad Freight Car Components A Appendix A to... ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RAILROAD FREIGHT CAR SAFETY STANDARDS Pt. 215, App. A Appendix A to Part 215—Railroad Freight Car Components List of components whose use is restricted by § 215.203 of...

  9. 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 215 - Railroad Freight Car Components

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 4 2014-10-01 2014-10-01 false Railroad Freight Car Components A Appendix A to... ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RAILROAD FREIGHT CAR SAFETY STANDARDS Pt. 215, App. A Appendix A to Part 215—Railroad Freight Car Components List of components whose use is restricted by § 215.203 of...

  10. 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 215 - Railroad Freight Car Components

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 4 2013-10-01 2013-10-01 false Railroad Freight Car Components A Appendix A to... ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RAILROAD FREIGHT CAR SAFETY STANDARDS Pt. 215, App. A Appendix A to Part 215—Railroad Freight Car Components List of components whose use is restricted by § 215.203 of...

  11. 49 CFR Appendix C to Part 215 - FRA Freight Car Standards Defect Code

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 4 2013-10-01 2013-10-01 false FRA Freight Car Standards Defect Code C Appendix C... ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RAILROAD FREIGHT CAR SAFETY STANDARDS Pt. 215, App. C Appendix C to Part 215—FRA Freight Car Standards Defect Code The following defect code has been established for use...

  12. 49 CFR Appendix C to Part 215 - FRA Freight Car Standards Defect Code

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 4 2014-10-01 2014-10-01 false FRA Freight Car Standards Defect Code C Appendix C... ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RAILROAD FREIGHT CAR SAFETY STANDARDS Pt. 215, App. C Appendix C to Part 215—FRA Freight Car Standards Defect Code The following defect code has been established for use...

  13. 49 CFR Appendix C to Part 215 - FRA Freight Car Standards Defect Code

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 4 2012-10-01 2012-10-01 false FRA Freight Car Standards Defect Code C Appendix C... ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RAILROAD FREIGHT CAR SAFETY STANDARDS Pt. 215, App. C Appendix C to Part 215—FRA Freight Car Standards Defect Code The following defect code has been established for use...

  14. 49 CFR Appendix A to Part 215 - Railroad Freight Car Components

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 4 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Railroad Freight Car Components A Appendix A to... ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RAILROAD FREIGHT CAR SAFETY STANDARDS Pt. 215, App. A Appendix A to Part 215—Railroad Freight Car Components List of components whose use is restricted by § 215.203 of...

  15. 49 CFR Appendix C to Part 215 - FRA Freight Car Standards Defect Code

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 4 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false FRA Freight Car Standards Defect Code C Appendix C... ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RAILROAD FREIGHT CAR SAFETY STANDARDS Pt. 215, App. C Appendix C to Part 215—FRA Freight Car Standards Defect Code The following defect code has been established for use...

  16. 19 CFR 351.515 - Internal transport and freight charges for export shipments.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-04-01

    ... 19 Customs Duties 3 2011-04-01 2011-04-01 false Internal transport and freight charges for export... Internal transport and freight charges for export shipments. (a) Benefit—(1) In general. In the case of internal transport and freight charges on export shipments, a benefit exists to the extent that the charges...

  17. The response of ozone to transportation technology and policy options

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Holloway, T.

    2008-12-01

    As the global economy grows, there is a corresponding increase in the number of passenger cars on the road and in the volume of goods shipped. Building on novel methods to estimate these transportation emissions, we evaluate the regional air quality impacts of personal vehicles and heavy-duty diesel vehicles (HDDV) for freight transport. In particular, we quantify the potential of technological and policy-based solutions to reduce mean ozone concentrations and the frequency of high ozone events. Although transportation contributes to a range of air quality challenges, ozone chemistry is particularly sensitive to vehicle emissions, with on-road vehicles accounting for 44 percent of all man-made U.S. NOx emissions, and HDDV accounting for nearly 42 percent of this on-road contribution. Our studies focus on the Upper Midwestern United States, where urban development, agricultural activities, lake effect meteorology, and cross-continental freight transport are all major drivers of ozone chemistry and transport. Results will be presented from a range of recently completed and ongoing studies evaluating the ozone impacts of urban vehicle travel, the response of freight emissions to fuel-conserving speed reduction measures, and the consequences of increased biofuel use.

  18. Sustainable intermodal freight transportation: Applying the geospatial intermodal freight transport model

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Comer, Bryan

    To study the energy and environmental impacts of emissions associated with freight transportation, the Geospatial Intermodal Freight Transport (GIFT) model was created as a joint research collaborative between the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and the University of Delaware (UD). The GIFT model is a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) based model that links the U.S. and Canadian water, rail, and road transportation networks through intermodal transfer facilities to create an intermodal network. The purpose of my thesis is to apply the GIFT model to examine potential public policies related to intermodal freight transportation in the Great Lakes region of the United States. My thesis will consist of two papers. The first paper will examine the environmental, economic, and time-of-delivery tradeoffs associated with freight transportation in the Great Lakes region and examine opportunities for marine vessels to replace a portion of heavy-duty trucks for containerized freight transport. The second paper will explore the potential benefits of using the Great Lakes as a corridor for short-sea shipping as part of a longer intermodal route. The intent of my thesis is to shed light on the current issues associated with freight transport in the Great Lakes region and present public policy alternatives to address said issues. Ideally, this thesis will better inform policymakers on the impacts and tradeoffs associated with freight transportation.

  19. 49 CFR 215.101 - Scope.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... TRANSPORTATION RAILROAD FREIGHT CAR SAFETY STANDARDS Freight Car Components § 215.101 Scope. This subpart contains safety requirements prohibiting a railroad from placing or continuing in service a freight car...

  20. 49 CFR 215.101 - Scope.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... TRANSPORTATION RAILROAD FREIGHT CAR SAFETY STANDARDS Freight Car Components § 215.101 Scope. This subpart contains safety requirements prohibiting a railroad from placing or continuing in service a freight car...

  1. 49 CFR 215.101 - Scope.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... TRANSPORTATION RAILROAD FREIGHT CAR SAFETY STANDARDS Freight Car Components § 215.101 Scope. This subpart contains safety requirements prohibiting a railroad from placing or continuing in service a freight car...

  2. 49 CFR 215.101 - Scope.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... TRANSPORTATION RAILROAD FREIGHT CAR SAFETY STANDARDS Freight Car Components § 215.101 Scope. This subpart contains safety requirements prohibiting a railroad from placing or continuing in service a freight car...

  3. 49 CFR 215.101 - Scope.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... TRANSPORTATION RAILROAD FREIGHT CAR SAFETY STANDARDS Freight Car Components § 215.101 Scope. This subpart contains safety requirements prohibiting a railroad from placing or continuing in service a freight car...

  4. Transportation Energy Futures: Freight Transportation Modal Shares: Scenarios for a Low-Carbon Future

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Brogan, J. J.; Aeppli, A. E.; Brown, D. F.

    2013-03-01

    Freight transportation modes—truck, rail, water, air, and pipeline—each serve a distinct share of the freight transportation market. A variety of factors influence the modes chosen by shippers, carriers, and others involved in freight supply chains. Analytical methods can be used to project future modal shares, and federal policy actions could influence future freight mode choices. This report considers how these topics have been addressed in existing literature and offers insights on federal policy decisions with the potential to prompt mode choices that reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.

  5. Financing Freight Improvements

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2007-01-01

    This Guidebook describes funding and financing tools available for freight investments. The Guidebook has been designed to provide information to the FHWA, states, MPOs, and other parties interested in investing in freight infrastructure. The Guidebo...

  6. Integrating freight into NEPA analysis

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2010-09-01

    The effi ciency and effectiveness of freight transportation is critical for economic growth and development, : ensuring livable communities, and creating a sustainable human and natural environment. It is increasingly : important to integrate freight...

  7. 75 FR 26726 - Seamless Refined Copper Pipe and Tube From Mexico: Notice of Preliminary Determination of Sales...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-05-12

    ... As - Arsenic 0.5 Cd - Cadmium 1.3 Cr - Chromium 1.4 Mg - Magnesium 0.8 Pb - Lead 1.5 S - Sulfur 0.7... appropriate, foreign inland freight to the port, foreign brokerage, international freight, marine insurance, U.S. inland freight from the port to warehouse, U.S. warehouse expenses, U.S. inland freight from the...

  8. Multimodal freight investment criteria.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2010-07-01

    Literature was reviewed on multi-modal investment criteria for freight projects, examining measures and techniques for quantifying project benefits and costs, as well as ways to describe the economic importance of freight transportation. : A limited ...

  9. 77 FR 15187 - Released Rates of Motor Common Carriers of Household Goods

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-03-14

    ... available cargo-liability options \\2\\ on the written estimate form--the first form that a moving company...-goods freight forwarders. Finally, the Board established April 2, 2011, as the effective date for moving companies to comply with the changes outlined in the two decisions. These Board decisions are available on...

  10. A methodology for statewide intermodal freight transportation planning.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1998-01-01

    The researchers developed a methodology for statewide freight transportation planning that focuses on identifying and prioritizing infrastructure needs to improve the intermodal freight transportation system. It is designed to provide the framework f...

  11. Perspective view of the Oregon Trunk Railway Freight Depot, view ...

    Library of Congress Historic Buildings Survey, Historic Engineering Record, Historic Landscapes Survey

    Perspective view of the Oregon Trunk Railway Freight Depot, view looking west at south end of building - Oregon Trunk Railway Freight Depot, Southwest First Street & Cascade Avenue, Redmond, Deschutes County, OR

  12. Assessing sustainable freight policies.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2014-05-01

    The main aim of the study was to examine transportation demand management strategies related to long haul freight. It investigates freight : movements and truck vehicle miles traveled (TVMT) changes in response to certain transportation policies, inc...

  13. Performance metrics used by freight transport providers.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2008-09-30

    The newly-established National Cooperative Freight Research Program (NCFRP) has allocated $300,000 in funding to a project entitled Performance Metrics for Freight Transportation (NCFRP 03). The project is scheduled for completion in September ...

  14. Washington state freight system resiliency.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2009-01-01

    The economic viability and well-being of Washington State is significantly influenced by the freight : transportation system serving the region. An increased understanding of the vulnerability of this freight : system to natural disasters, weather, t...

  15. U.S. intermodal freight transportation : opportunities and obstacles

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1996-08-01

    This study offers background information on, definition and system architecture of, and stakeholders and impediments of intermodal freight transportation. The research also provides brief information on the current and future freight movement, domest...

  16. Intelligent transportation systems and intermodal freight transportation. Final report, May-December 1992

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Aylward, A.D.

    1996-12-01

    This paper describes the various advanced technologies already in use in the intermodal freight transportation industry and addresses the opportunity for improved communication between the public and private sector regarding technology applications to the freight transportation system that could enhance the capacity of the system as a whole. The current public interest in freight transportation policy creates an opportunity to develop a shared vision of the future needs of international intermodal freight transportation in the United States. The Federal government can impact this vision by taking action in the following areas: Provide Infrastructure Funding to Support Efficiency and Global Competitiveness;more » Support Regional and Corridor Efforts; Understand the Freight Sector and Develop a Shared Vision of Technology Benefits; Lead Transportation Technology Efforts of Federal Agencies; and Maintain Commitment to Open ITS Architecture.« less

  17. An Analysis of International Air Freight Forwarding Support for the United States Navy.

    DTIC Science & Technology

    1985-06-01

    2. The Role of IATA in Ratemaking ... ...... 23 3. Current Environment ..... ........... 24 III. BURLINGTON-NORTHERN AIR FREIGHT, INCORPORATED . . 28...Postgraduate School Library, Defense Logistics Studies Information Exchange, service guides provided by air freight forwarders, and MAC airlift data. Additional...carrier is permitted access [Ref. 16]. 2. The Role of IATA in Ratemaking Factors other than shipper demand and carrier costs affect international freight

  18. Three-dimensional derailment analysis of crashed freight trains

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Zhou, Hechao; Zhang, Jimin; Hecht, Markus

    2014-03-01

    In this paper, the collision-induced derailment of freight trains was investigated. The collision between two identical freight trains occurring on a curved path rather than along a straight line was investigated. This is because from the point of view of safety against derailment this collision scenario is thought to be more critical than the scenarios defined in the European standard EN 15227. In this work, one of the trains is stationary and the other moving train collides at 36 km/h. Two kinds of container wagons were simulated. One is the two-axle freight wagon Kls 442. Another is the freight wagon Rmms 662 with two Y25 bogies. Simulation results demonstrate that in terms of safety against derailment the bogie wagon Rmms 662 was found to have better behaviour than the two-axle wagon Kls 442. In addition, this study points out that there are many contributory factors to the responses of freight wagons during a collision, such as curve radius, distance between bogie pivots and loading mass. The derailment phenomenon is less likely to occur, when freight trains collide on the curve with a larger radius. Besides that the characteristics of freight wagons with large axle loads, low centre of gravity of car body and appropriate static strength are favourable for the collided wagons in reducing the risk of derailment.

  19. Detail perspective view of the Oregon Trunk Railway Freight Depot, ...

    Library of Congress Historic Buildings Survey, Historic Engineering Record, Historic Landscapes Survey

    Detail perspective view of the Oregon Trunk Railway Freight Depot, view looking east at south end of building - Oregon Trunk Railway Freight Depot, Southwest First Street & Cascade Avenue, Redmond, Deschutes County, OR

  20. Survey methods for assessing freight industry opinions : final report.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2002-03-01

    Freight transportation concerns and issues have received increasing attention during the 1990s. Public sector agencies use various methods to identify locations where improvements are needed to facilitate freight movements. Concerns and needs regardi...

  1. National freight transportation policy statement

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1997-01-06

    This statement of guiding principles for the Nation's freight transportation system sets forth a DOT policy framework that will help shape important decisions affecting freight transportation across all modes. Our interest is to ensure the nation has...

  2. Developing a Global Green Freight Action Plan

    EPA Pesticide Factsheets

    This Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) presentation gives an overview of the Global Green Freight Action Plan to improve the energy efficiency and environmental performance of freight operations worldwide along with developing an action plan.

  3. Calibration of microsimulation models for multimodal freight networks.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2012-06-01

    This research presents a framework for incorporating the unique operating characteristics of multi-modal freight networks : into the calibration process for microscopic traffic simulation models. Because of the nature of heavy freight movements : in ...

  4. Application of a statewide intermodal freight planning methodology.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2001-08-01

    Anticipating the need for Virginia to comply with the new freight planning requirements mandated by ISTEA and TEA-21, the Virginia Transportation Research Council in 1998 developed a Statewide Intermodal Freight Transportation Planning Methodology, w...

  5. Understanding and Modeling Freight Stakeholder Behavior

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2012-04-01

    This project developed a conceptual model of private-sector freight stakeholder decisions and interactions for : forecasting freight demands in response to key policy variables. Using East Central Wisconsin as a study area, empirical : models were de...

  6. Building better understanding of sustainability and freight transport.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2017-02-01

    Public information on sustainability and freight transportation is difficult to find outside of technical research journals. Even among college curricula, the freight sector is often overlooked as a major transportation and environmental issue. To fi...

  7. Sensor network design for multimodal freight transportation systems.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2009-10-15

    The agricultural and manufacturing industries in the US Midwest region rely heavily on the efficiency of freight transportation systems. While the growth of freight movement far outpaces that of the transportation infrastructure, ensuring the efficie...

  8. 1999 Florida Freight Stakeholders Task Force Report

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1999-11-01

    The Florida Freight Stakeholders Task Force was organized in 1998 as a result of the Governor's Transportation Summit to address two principal objectives: (1) to identify, prioritize and recommend freight transportation projects for fast track fundin...

  9. The freight shuttle system : advancing commercial readiness.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2011-01-01

    This report summarizes the results of research aimed at advancing the commercial readiness of a new hybrid : mode of intermodal freight transportation called the Freight Shuttle System (FSS). The FSS represents a : unique combination of the best feat...

  10. Partial elevation view of the Oregon Trunk Railway Freight Depot, ...

    Library of Congress Historic Buildings Survey, Historic Engineering Record, Historic Landscapes Survey

    Partial elevation view of the Oregon Trunk Railway Freight Depot, view looking west at south end of east façade - Oregon Trunk Railway Freight Depot, Southwest First Street & Cascade Avenue, Redmond, Deschutes County, OR

  11. Partial elevation view of the Oregon Trunk Railway Freight Depot, ...

    Library of Congress Historic Buildings Survey, Historic Engineering Record, Historic Landscapes Survey

    Partial elevation view of the Oregon Trunk Railway Freight Depot, view looking west at north end of east façade - Oregon Trunk Railway Freight Depot, Southwest First Street & Cascade Avenue, Redmond, Deschutes County, OR

  12. Partial elevation view of the Oregon Trunk Railway Freight Depot, ...

    Library of Congress Historic Buildings Survey, Historic Engineering Record, Historic Landscapes Survey

    Partial elevation view of the Oregon Trunk Railway Freight Depot, view looking west at center of east façade - Oregon Trunk Railway Freight Depot, Southwest First Street & Cascade Avenue, Redmond, Deschutes County, OR

  13. Freight information real-time system for transport : evaluation final report

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2003-10-01

    This report presents the findings of an independent evaluation of the Freight Information Real-time System for Transport (FIRST) intermodal freight Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) prototype system. FIRST is an Internet-based, real-time networ...

  14. Feasibility of freight villages in the NYMTC region.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2011-03-23

    This report summarizes the work conducted to analyze the site impact of freight villages. The analysis included assessing traffic, : logistics and economic impacts, which are then used to determine the extent to which freight village development has ...

  15. Higher speed freight truck market analysis.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2013-07-01

    A market analysis was conducted on behalf of FRA to determine the viability for implementation of higher speed freight rail service in anticipation of high-speed passenger rail service on upgraded freight rail corridors. : The analysis focused on the...

  16. Higher speed freight truck market analysis.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2013-07-01

    A market analysis was conducted on behalf of FRA to determine the viability for implementation of higher speed freight rail : service in anticipation of high-speed passenger rail service on upgraded freight rail corridors. : The analysis focused on t...

  17. Freight Transportation Petroleum Conservation - Viability Evaluation

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1979-03-01

    This report develops a comprehensive perspective of current and near-term future energy demand in U.S. freight transportation. Synthesis of studies of many agencies indicate that the annual petroleum fuel demand for freight transportation in 1985 wil...

  18. Freight Calculation Model: A Case Study of Coal Distribution

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Yunianto, I. T.; Lazuardi, S. D.; Hadi, F.

    2018-03-01

    Coal has been known as one of energy alternatives that has been used as energy source for several power plants in Indonesia. During its transportation from coal sites to power plant locations is required the eligible shipping line services that are able to provide the best freight rate. Therefore, this study aims to obtain the standardized formulations for determining the ocean freight especially for coal distribution based on the theoretical concept. The freight calculation model considers three alternative transport modes commonly used in coal distribution: tug-barge, vessel and self-propelled barge. The result shows there are two cost components very dominant in determining the value of freight with the proportion reaching 90% or even more, namely: time charter hire and fuel cost. Moreover, there are three main factors that have significant impacts on the freight calculation, which are waiting time at ports, time charter rate and fuel oil price.

  19. Parameter Optimization and Operating Strategy of a TEG System for Railway Vehicles

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Heghmanns, A.; Wilbrecht, S.; Beitelschmidt, M.; Geradts, K.

    2016-03-01

    A thermoelectric generator (TEG) system demonstrator for diesel electric locomotives with the objective of reducing the mechanical load on the thermoelectric modules (TEM) is developed and constructed to validate a one-dimensional thermo-fluid flow simulation model. The model is in good agreement with the measurements and basis for the optimization of the TEG's geometry by a genetic multi objective algorithm. The best solution has a maximum power output of approx. 2.7 kW and does not exceed the maximum back pressure of the diesel engine nor the maximum TEM hot side temperature. To maximize the reduction of the fuel consumption, an operating strategy regarding the system power output for the TEG system is developed. Finally, the potential consumption reduction in passenger and freight traffic operating modes is estimated under realistic driving conditions by means of a power train and lateral dynamics model. The fuel savings are between 0.5% and 0.7%, depending on the driving style.

  20. Highway reservation system design and its application to freight transportation.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2014-05-01

    Congestion and safety associated with freight trucks are key issues that arise in the context of highway : transportation, especially in the heavily-traveled commercial corridors. To address these issues, truck-only lanes for freight trucks have been...

  1. Automatic Data Reduction from Aerial Photographs - Phase 1 Report

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2005-11-01

    This report provides a snapshot of freight transportation, focusing on the volume and value of freight shipments, the extent of the freight network, industry employment and productivity patterns, its safety record, energy use, and the environmental c...

  2. Use of advanced analysis tools to support freeway corridor freight planning.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2010-07-22

    Advanced corridor freight management and pricing strategies are increasingly being chosen to : address freight mobility challenges. As a result, evaluation tools are needed to assess the benefits : of these strategies as compared to other alternative...

  3. Enhanced freight sketch planning tool for assessing multimodal investment strategies.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2006-09-01

    In recent years, there have been dramatic changes in the volume and movement of freight within the : US and internationally. Traditional distribution systems have been replaced by just-in-time driven : processes and freight transportation patterns ha...

  4. Goods movement study in Illinois : application to freight transportation and logistics.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2013-03-01

    This report details the results generated by a recently completed nationwide online freight establishment study. : The survey was assembled with the intention of allowing the formulation or enhancement of new or existing : freight-demand microsimulat...

  5. Missouri River freight corridor assessment & development plan.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2011-09-01

    The purpose of the Missouri River Freight Corridor Development effort is to redevelop the river as a freight corridor with logical market nodes and reliable service that supports a sustainable market and logistics system. Four focus areas have been i...

  6. Measure of Truck Delay and Reliability at the Corridor Level

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2018-04-01

    Freight transportation provides a significant contribution to our nations economy. A reliable and accessible freight network enables business in the Twin Cities to be more competitive in the Upper Midwest region. Accurate and reliable freight data...

  7. 78 FR 11727 - National Freight Advisory Committee

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-02-19

    ... performance in freight transportation; (6) development of freight transportation investment, data, and...; (3) availability and willingness to serve; and (4) relevant experience in working in committees and... minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. Please note, however, that federally registered lobbyists...

  8. Twin Cities Metro Freight Initiative : The Story of Freight in the Twin Cities

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2012-01-31

    The purpose of this document is to highlight the importance of the regions freight transportation system to businesses and residents, particularly in terms of its contributions to regional economic development and quality of life.

  9. Influence of switches and crossings on wheel profile evolution in freight vehicles

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Casanueva, Carlos; Doulgerakis, Emmanouil; Jönsson, Per-Anders; Stichel, Sebastian

    2014-05-01

    Wheel reprofiling costs for freight vehicles are a major issue in Sweden, reducing the profitability of freight traffic operations and therefore hindering the modal shift needed for achieving reduced emissions. In order to understand the damage modes in freight vehicles, uniform wear prediction with Archard's wear law has been studied in a two-axle timber transport wagon, and simulation results have been compared to measurements. Challenges of wheel wear prediction in freight wagons are discussed, including the influence of block brakes and switches and crossings. The latter have a major influence on the profile evolution of this case study, so specific simulations are performed and a thorough discussion is carried out.

  10. Security Assistance: Taxpayer Funds Spent on Equipment That Was Never Shipped to Yemen

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2015-07-15

    28, 2015). 3A freight forwarder is a commercial company contracted to ship equipment from the United States to a partner country. Page 2 GAO-15...which Yemen had originally contracted to ship the equipment. Starting in 2007, Yemen was in arrears with its freight forwarder. In April 2008, the...and have some of the equipment incrementally shipped by the freight forwarder. However, the freight forwarder acknowledged it has not received

  11. Cargo/Logistics Airlift System Study (CLASS), Executive Summary

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Norman, J. M.; Henderson, R. D.; Macey, F. C.; Tuttle, R. P.

    1978-01-01

    The current air cargo system is analyzed along with advanced air cargo systems studies. A forecast of advanced air cargo system demand is presented with cost estimates. It is concluded that there is a need for a dedicated advance air cargo system, and with application of advanced technology, reductions of 45% in air freight rates may be achieved.

  12. Challenges and Opportunities for an ITS Intermodal Freight Program

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1999-02-01

    This final report was developed as part of the project, "ITS/Intermodal Freight Design for Operational Tests." The objective of the project was to develop a plan for conducting field operational tests to facilitate movement of intermodal freight in t...

  13. Optimum routing of freight in urban environments under normal operations and disruptions : final report.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2016-12-27

    The complexity and dynamics of multimodal freight transportation together with the unpredictability of incidents, disruptions and demand changes make the optimum routing of freight a challenging task. Optimum routing decisions in a multimodal transpo...

  14. An integrated framework for modeling freight mode and route choice.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2013-10-01

    A number of statewide travel demand models have included freight as a separate component in analysis. Unlike : passenger travel, freight has not gained equivalent attention because of lack of data and difficulties in modeling. In : the current state ...

  15. White papers on freight efficiency.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2016-05-31

    A number of stakeholders met with the ultimate goal of identifying inefficiencies faced by the freight system and putting forward a set of : strategies to achieve a more efficient freight system. In doing so, a key first step was to provide insight a...

  16. Challenges And Opportunities For An ITS/Intermodal Freight Program

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1999-02-01

    This final report was developed as part of the project, "ITS/Intermodal Freight Design for Operational Tests". The objective of the project was to develop a plan for conducting field operational tests to facilitate movement of intermodal freight in t...

  17. Freight transportation in Oklahoma : selected data from federal sources

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1996-10-01

    Welcome to the State Freight Transportation Profile. This report presents information on freight transportation in Oklahoma and is part of a series of reports covering all 50 States. The purpose of the report is to present the major Federal databases...

  18. Rural freight rail and multimodal transportation improvements - the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2014-07-01

    Affordable freight transportation is a requirement for survival for rural industries, and in many : cases requires the presence of freight rail systems. This study investigated the transportation : system in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan (U.P.). Th...

  19. America's container ports : freight hubs that connect our nation to global markets

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2009-06-01

    The U.S. marine transportation system continues to handle large volumes of domestic and international : freight in support of the nations economic activities. The demand for freight transportation : responds to trends in global economic activity a...

  20. Needs, barriers, and analysis methods for integrated urban freight transportation : final report.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2015-08-01

    In this joint project University of Maryland, West Virginia University, and Morgan State University worked together to : solve critical problems associated with urban freight systems. A review of literature and case studies on freight : villages and ...

  1. National highway system connectors to freight facilities in the Delaware Valley region

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2001-10-01

    DVRPC conducted a study of important roadway connections between the National Highway System and 12 key intermodal freight terminals (or clusters of freight facilities) to assist the planning needs of the Delaware Valley Goods Movement Task Force.

  2. Freight transportation in Mississippi : selected data from federal sources

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1996-10-01

    Welcome to the State Freight Transportation Profile. This report presents information on freight transportation in Mississippi and is part of a series of reports covering all 50 States. The purpose of the report is to present the major Federal databa...

  3. Urban distribution centers : a means to reducing freight vehicle miles traveled.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2011-02-01

    The present study examines the model of freight consolidation platforms, and urban distribution centers (UDCs) in particular, as a means to solve the last mile problem of urban freight while reducing vehicle miles traveled and associated environmenta...

  4. How vulnerable is Texas’ freight infrastructure to extreme weather events? Final report.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2017-03-01

    The Texas Freight Mobility Plan forecasts significant increases in freight volumes across all transportation modes over the next three decades. An increased frequency of extreme weather events such as prolonged droughts and flash flooding is also exp...

  5. Dynamic mobility applications policy analysis : policy and institutional issues for freight advanced traveler information systems (FRATIS).

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2014-10-30

    This report documents policy considerations for the Freight Advanced Traveler Information System, or FRATIS. FRATIS applications provide freight-specific route guidance and optimize drayage operations so that load movements are coordinated between fr...

  6. Performance measures for sustainable freight movement.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2012-02-01

    Freight movement by road and rail is a cornerstone of the economy of the United States. However, the movement of freight in the U.S. is increasingly impacted by congestion, overburdened infrastructure, and economic issues. Thus, there is a need to em...

  7. Freight transportation in Illinois : selected data from federal sources

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1996-10-01

    Welcome to the State Freight Transportation Profile. This report presents information on freight transportation in Illinois and is part of a series of reports covering all 50 States. The purpose of the report is to present the major Federal databases...

  8. Freight transportation in Wisconsin : selected data from federal sources

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1996-10-01

    Welcome to the State Freight Transportation Profile. This report presents information on freight transportation in Wisconsin and is part of a series of reports covering all 50 States. The purpose of the report is to present the major Federal database...

  9. Freight transportation in Missouri : selected data from federal sources

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1996-10-01

    Welcome to the State Freight Transportation Profile. This report presents information on freight transportation in Missouri and is part of a series of reports covering all 50 States. The purpose of the report is to present the major Federal databases...

  10. Freight transportation in Michigan : selected data from federal sources

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1996-10-01

    Welcome to the State Freight Transportation Profile. This report presents information on freight transportation in Michigan and is part of a series of reports covering all 50 States. The purpose of the report is to present the major Federal databases...

  11. Freight transportation in Washington : selected data from federal sources

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1996-10-01

    Welcome to the State Freight Transportation Profile. This report presents information on freight transportation in Washington and is part of a series of reports covering all 50 States. The purpose of the report is to present the major Federal databas...

  12. Freight transportation in Pennsylvania : selected data from federal sources

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1996-10-01

    Welcome to the State Freight Transportation Profile. This report presents information on freight transportation in Pennsylvania and is part of a series of reports covering all 50 States. The purpose of the report is to present the major Federal datab...

  13. Freight transportation in Wyoming : selected data from federal sources

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1996-10-01

    Welcome to the State Freight Transportation Profile. This report presents information on freight transportation in Wyoming and is part of a series of reports covering all 50 States. The purpose of the report is to present the major Federal databases ...

  14. Freight transportation in Indiana : selected data from federal sources

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1996-10-01

    Welcome to the State Freight Transportation Profile. This report presents information on freight transportation in Indiana and is part of a series of reports covering all 50 States. The purpose of the report is to present the major Federal databases ...

  15. Freight transportation in Vermont : selected data from federal sources

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1996-10-01

    Welcome to the State Freight Transportation Profile. This report presents information on freight transportation in Vermont and is part of a series of reports covering all 50 States. The purpose of the report is to present the major Federal databases ...

  16. Freight transportation in Colorado : selected data from federal sources

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1996-10-01

    Welcome to the State Freight Transportation Profile. This report presents information on freight transportation in Colorado and is part of a series of reports covering all 50 States. The purpose of the report is to present the major Federal databases...

  17. Freight transportation in Minnesota : selected data from federal sources

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1996-10-01

    Welcome to the State Freight Transportation Profile. This report presents information on freight transportation in Minnesota and is part of a series of reports covering all 50 States. The purpose of the report is to present the major Federal database...

  18. Freight transportation in Arkansas : selected data from federal sources

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1996-10-01

    Welcome to the State Freight Transportation Profile. This report presents information on freight : transportation in Arkansas and is part of a series of reports covering all 50 States. The purpose of the report : is to present the major Federal datab...

  19. Freight transportation in Virginia : selected data from federal sources

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1996-10-01

    Welcome to the State Freight Transportation Profile. This report presents information on freight : transportation in Virginia and is part of a series of reports covering all 50 States. The purpose of the : report is to present the major Federal datab...

  20. Freight transportation in Connecticut : selected data from federal sources

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1996-10-01

    Welcome to the State Freight Transportation Profile. This report presents information on freight transportation in Connecticut and is part of a series of reports covering all 50 States. The purpose of the report is to present the major Federal databa...

  1. Aerial surveillance vehicles augment security at shipping ports

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Huck, Robert C.; Al Akkoumi, Muhammad K.; Cheng, Samuel; Sluss, James J., Jr.; Landers, Thomas L.

    2008-10-01

    With the ever present threat to commerce, both politically and economically, technological innovations provide a means to secure the transportation infrastructure that will allow efficient and uninterrupted freight-flow operations for trade. Currently, freight coming into United States ports is "spot checked" upon arrival and stored in a container yard while awaiting the next mode of transportation. For the most part, only fences and security patrols protect these container storage yards. To augment these measures, the authors propose the use of aerial surveillance vehicles equipped with video cameras and wireless video downlinks to provide a birds-eye view of port facilities to security control centers and security patrols on the ground. The initial investigation described in this paper demonstrates the use of unmanned aerial surveillance vehicles as a viable method for providing video surveillance of container storage yards. This research provides the foundation for a follow-on project to use autonomous aerial surveillance vehicles coordinated with autonomous ground surveillance vehicles for enhanced port security applications.

  2. Using geographic information science to evaluate legal restrictions on freight transportation routing in disruptive scenarios

    DOE PAGES

    Fialkoff, Marc R.; Omitaomu, Olufemi A.; Peterson, Steven K.; ...

    2016-12-23

    Disasters have consequences and freight transportation is not immune from the effects of such disruptions. In the aftermath of disasters, planners and policymakers have to utilize scarce resources and work within legal frameworks to provide recovery for affected citizens and business. As seen with Hurricane Sandy, various observers noted the challenge with freight rerouting due to inoperable infrastructure and legal barriers involved with intermodal freight transportation. This paper focuses on how Geographic Information Systems (GIS); specifically WebTRAGIS (Transportation Routing Analysis GIS), a transportation routing platform developed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, can be used to evaluate different routing options formore » freight transportation. In the case of freight transportation, the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 (also known as the Jones Act) restricts Short Sea Shipping (SSS) between coastwise points within U.S. territorial waters. This restriction leads to reliance on land-side modes for handling increased freight resulting from cargo diversion. Using Hurricane Sandy and the closure of the Port of New York/New Jersey as a case study, different modal studies were conducted; ultimately highlighting the various routes and provides insight into potential review of modal restrictions such as the Jones Act.« less

  3. Using geographic information science to evaluate legal restrictions on freight transportation routing in disruptive scenarios

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Fialkoff, Marc R.; Omitaomu, Olufemi A.; Peterson, Steven K.

    Disasters have consequences and freight transportation is not immune from the effects of such disruptions. In the aftermath of disasters, planners and policymakers have to utilize scarce resources and work within legal frameworks to provide recovery for affected citizens and business. As seen with Hurricane Sandy, various observers noted the challenge with freight rerouting due to inoperable infrastructure and legal barriers involved with intermodal freight transportation. This paper focuses on how Geographic Information Systems (GIS); specifically WebTRAGIS (Transportation Routing Analysis GIS), a transportation routing platform developed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, can be used to evaluate different routing options formore » freight transportation. In the case of freight transportation, the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 (also known as the Jones Act) restricts Short Sea Shipping (SSS) between coastwise points within U.S. territorial waters. This restriction leads to reliance on land-side modes for handling increased freight resulting from cargo diversion. Using Hurricane Sandy and the closure of the Port of New York/New Jersey as a case study, different modal studies were conducted; ultimately highlighting the various routes and provides insight into potential review of modal restrictions such as the Jones Act.« less

  4. Sustainable freight infrastructure to meet climate and air quality goals.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2012-02-01

    This report examines the potential for freight modal shift from truck-to-rail in the upper Midwestern U.S. : to improve air quality and reduce CO2 emissions. Two scenarios were generated, one focusing on : intra-regional freight movements within the ...

  5. Techniques for mining truck data to improve freight operations and planning.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2006-05-01

    Freight plays an increasingly valuable role in the national economy, and a growing percentage of : freight measured by both total volume and market value - is being moved along the highway : system by truck. An important part of the research proc...

  6. Integration of passenger and freight rail scheduling : final report.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2017-02-02

    In the United States, freight railway are one of the major way to transport goods from ports to inland destinations. According to an Association of American Railroad's study, rail companies move more than 40% of the nation's total freight. Given the ...

  7. Examining the value of travel time reliability for freight transportation to support freight planning and decision-making.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2016-12-01

    This report presents the findings of a valuation study recently conducted in Florida to quantify the : freight users willingness to pay (WTP) for the improvement of transportation-related attributes, : particularly reliability. A stated preference...

  8. Examining the value of travel time reliability for freight transportation to support freight planning and decision-Making [summary].

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2016-12-01

    As consumers demand greater choice and availability of products, suppliers have responded with more just-in-time delivery and less centralized inventories. Keeping this supply chain working efficiently requires reliable freight transportation. Delays...

  9. Freight transportation in New Hampshire : selected data from federal sources

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1996-10-01

    Welcome to the State Freight Transportation Profile. This report presents information on freight transportation in New Hampshire and is part of a series of reports covering all 50 States. The purpose of the report is to present the major Federal data...

  10. Noise level measurements of railroads : freight yards and wayside

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1974-05-01

    Noise from railroad operations were measured. Noise level data from freight yard operations were measured at the Argentine Freight Yard of the Santa Fe Railroad in Kansas City, Kansas and on a smaller scale in three facilities of the Boston and Maine...

  11. Freight transportation in New Mexico : selected data from federal sources

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1996-10-01

    Welcome to the State Freight Transportation Profile. This report presents information on freight transportation in New Mexico and is part of a series of reports covering all 50 States. The purpose of the report is to present the major Federal databas...

  12. Freight transportation in New Jersey : selected data from federal sources

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1996-10-01

    Welcome to the State Freight Transportation Profile. This report presents information on freight transportation in New Jersey and is part of a series of reports covering all 50 States. The purpose of the report is to present the major Federal databas...

  13. Freight transportation in West Virginia : selected data from federal sources

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1996-10-01

    Welcome to the State Freight Transportation Profile. This report presents information on freight transportation in West Virginia and is part of a series of reports covering all 50 States. The purpose of the report is to present the major Federal data...

  14. Freight transportation in Oregon : selected data from federal sources

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1996-10-01

    Welcome to the State Freight Transportation Profile. This report presents information on freight transportation in Oregon and is part of a series of reports covering all 50 States. The purpose of the report is to present the major Federal databases r...

  15. Freight transportation in North Dakota : selected data from federal sources

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1996-10-01

    Welcome to the State Freight Transportation Profile. This report presents information on freight transportation in North Dakota and is part of a series of reports covering all 50 States. The purpose of the report is to present the major Federal datab...

  16. Freight transportation in Utah : selected data from federal sources

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1996-10-01

    Welcome to the State Freight Transportation Profile. This report presents information on freight transportation in Utah and is part of a series of reports covering all 50 States. The purpose of the report is to present the major Federal databases rel...

  17. Freight transportation in Texas : selected data from federal sources

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1996-10-01

    Welcome to the State Freight Transportation Profile. This report presents information on freight transportation in Texas and is part of a series of reports covering all 50 States. The purpose of the report is to present the major Federal databases re...

  18. Freight transportation in New York : selected data from federal sources

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1996-10-01

    Welcome to the State Freight Transportation Profile. This report presents information on freight transportation in New York and is part of a series of reports covering all 50 States. The purpose of the report is to present the major Federal databases...

  19. Freight transportation in Hawaii : selected data from federal sources

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1996-10-01

    Welcome to the State Freight Transportation Profile. This report presents information on freight transportation in Hawaii and is part of a series of reports covering all 50 States. The purpose of the report is to present the major Federal databases r...

  20. Freight transportation in Ohio : selected data from federal sources

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1996-10-01

    Welcome to the State Freight Transportation Profile. This report presents information on freight transportation in Ohio and is part of a series of reports covering all 50 States. The purpose of the report is to present the major Federal databases rel...

  1. Freight transportation in Iowa : selected data from federal sources

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1996-10-01

    Welcome to the State Freight Transportation Profile. This report presents information on freight transportation in Iowa and is part of a series of reports covering all 50 States. The purpose of the report is to present the major Federal databases rel...

  2. Freight transportation in Rhode Island : selected data from federal sources

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1996-10-01

    Welcome to the State Freight Transportation Profile. This report presents information on freight transportation in Rhode Island and is part of a series of reports covering all 50 States. The purpose of the report is to present the major Federal datab...

  3. Freight transportation in Idaho : selected data from federal sources

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1996-10-01

    Welcome to the State Freight Transportation Profile. This report presents information on freight transportation in Idaho and is part of a series of reports covering all 50 States. The purpose of the report is to present the major Federal databases re...

  4. Freight transportation in South Carolina : selected data from federal sources

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1996-10-01

    Welcome to the State Freight Transportation Profile. This report presents information on freight transportation in South Carolina and is part of a series of reports covering all 50 States. The purpose of the report is to present the major Federal dat...

  5. Freight transportation in North Carolina : selected data from federal sources

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1996-10-01

    Welcome to the State Freight Transportation Profile. This report presents information on freight : transportation in North Carolina and is part of a series of reports covering all 50 States. The purpose of the : report is to present the major Federal...

  6. Freight transportation in North Carolina : selected data from federal sources

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1996-10-01

    Welcome to the State Freight Transportation Profile. This report presents information on freight transportation in North Carolina and is part of a series of reports covering all 50 States. The purpose of the report is to present the major Federal dat...

  7. Freight transportation in South Dakota : selected data from federal sources

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1996-10-01

    Welcome to the State Freight Transportation Profile. This report presents information on freight transportation in South Dakota and is part of a series of reports covering all 50 States. The purpose of the report is to present the major Federal datab...

  8. DoD Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Convention: ASC X12 Transaction Set 859 Generic Freight Invoice (Version 003020)

    DTIC Science & Technology

    1993-04-01

    FREIGHT INVOICE (VERSION 003020) FORMATTING INVOICE INFORMATION FOR THE DoD TRANSPORTATION PAYMENT SYSTEM USING THE X1 2.55 TRANSACTION SET 859 GENERIC...GBYERIC FREIGHT NIVOICE EDI CONVENTON 859.003020 * Contents FORMATTING INVOICE INFORMATION FOR THE DoD TRANSPORTATION PAYMENT SYSTEM USING THE Xl 2.55... transportation invoice using the ASC X12.55 Transaction Set 859 Generic Freight Invoice (003020). It contains information for the design of interface

  9. US Advanced Freight and Passenger MAGLEV System

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Morena, John J.; Danby, Gordon; Powell, James

    1996-01-01

    Japan and Germany will operate first generation Maglev passenger systems commercially shortly after 2000 A.D. The United States Maglev systems will require sophisticated freight and passenger carrying capability. The U.S. freight market is larger than passenger transport. A proposed advanced freight and passenger Maglev Project in Brevard County Florida is described. Present Maglev systems cost 30 million dollars or more per mile. Described is an advanced third generation Maglev system with technology improvements that will result in a cost of 10 million dollars per mile.

  10. A Descriptive Study of the DoD-Managed Freight Forwarder Concept.

    DTIC Science & Technology

    1986-09-01

    AFLC/PMPO AMSAC-OL/ 7 AFLC ILC/ AWST MTMCEA/ ITEL AFLC ILC/EC MTMC-ITX AFLC ILC/GB USN/OP-632B AF IT! LSM USN/SUP-07C DISAM/DIC USASAC-NCAD (OL/T) SAAC...commercial insurance coverage for the protection of all purchaser-owned FMS materiel while in custody of the freight forwarder. r . Process FMS customer...export for each shipment. r . Provide export boxing and marking if required. s. Carry out freight rate negotiations as required. t. Retrieve freight from

  11. 7 CFR 755.2 - Definitions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ... freight, ocean freight, and land freight of chemicals, feed, fertilizer, fuel, seeds, plants, supplies, equipment parts, and other inputs as determined by FSA. Insular area means the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico... America, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands, and...

  12. 7 CFR 755.2 - Definitions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    ... freight, ocean freight, and land freight of chemicals, feed, fertilizer, fuel, seeds, plants, supplies, equipment parts, and other inputs as determined by FSA. Insular area means the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico... America, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands, and...

  13. 7 CFR 755.2 - Definitions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-01-01

    ... freight, ocean freight, and land freight of chemicals, feed, fertilizer, fuel, seeds, plants, supplies, equipment parts, and other inputs as determined by FSA. Insular area means the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico... America, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands, and...

  14. Intermodal Freight Technology Working Group asset tracking and "freight information highway" field operational test evaluation : final report executive summary

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2003-09-01

    In January 2001, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released a solicitation requesting "Cost Sharing Cooperative Agreements" to conduct operational tests to improve efficiencies in the intermodal freight operations and to establish the foundat...

  15. 49 CFR 215.11 - Designated inspectors.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ..., DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RAILROAD FREIGHT CAR SAFETY STANDARDS General § 215.11 Designated inspectors. (a) Each railroad that operates railroad freight cars to which this part applies shall designate persons qualified to inspect railroad freight cars for compliance with this part and to make the determinations...

  16. 49 CFR 215.11 - Designated inspectors.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ..., DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RAILROAD FREIGHT CAR SAFETY STANDARDS General § 215.11 Designated inspectors. (a) Each railroad that operates railroad freight cars to which this part applies shall designate persons qualified to inspect railroad freight cars for compliance with this part and to make the determinations...

  17. 49 CFR 215.11 - Designated inspectors.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ..., DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RAILROAD FREIGHT CAR SAFETY STANDARDS General § 215.11 Designated inspectors. (a) Each railroad that operates railroad freight cars to which this part applies shall designate persons qualified to inspect railroad freight cars for compliance with this part and to make the determinations...

  18. 49 CFR 215.11 - Designated inspectors.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ..., DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RAILROAD FREIGHT CAR SAFETY STANDARDS General § 215.11 Designated inspectors. (a) Each railroad that operates railroad freight cars to which this part applies shall designate persons qualified to inspect railroad freight cars for compliance with this part and to make the determinations...

  19. 49 CFR 215.11 - Designated inspectors.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ..., DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RAILROAD FREIGHT CAR SAFETY STANDARDS General § 215.11 Designated inspectors. (a) Each railroad that operates railroad freight cars to which this part applies shall designate persons qualified to inspect railroad freight cars for compliance with this part and to make the determinations...

  20. 78 FR 8686 - Establishment of the National Freight Network

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-02-06

    ... Network AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice defines the planned process for the designation of the national freight network as required by Section 1115 of... the initial designation of the primary freight network, the designation of additional miles critical...

  1. 49 CFR 1248.4 - Originating and connecting line traffic.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... TRANSPORTATION BOARD, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CONTINUED) ACCOUNTS, RECORDS AND REPORTS FREIGHT COMMODITY STATISTICS § 1248.4 Originating and connecting line traffic. (a) Revenue freight reported as received from... or indirectly, so far as apparent from information on the waybills or abstracts. (b) Revenue freight...

  2. 49 CFR 1248.4 - Originating and connecting line traffic.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... TRANSPORTATION BOARD, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CONTINUED) ACCOUNTS, RECORDS AND REPORTS FREIGHT COMMODITY STATISTICS § 1248.4 Originating and connecting line traffic. (a) Revenue freight reported as received from... or indirectly, so far as apparent from information on the waybills or abstracts. (b) Revenue freight...

  3. 49 CFR 1248.4 - Originating and connecting line traffic.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... TRANSPORTATION BOARD, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CONTINUED) ACCOUNTS, RECORDS AND REPORTS FREIGHT COMMODITY STATISTICS § 1248.4 Originating and connecting line traffic. (a) Revenue freight reported as received from... or indirectly, so far as apparent from information on the waybills or abstracts. (b) Revenue freight...

  4. 49 CFR 1248.4 - Originating and connecting line traffic.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... TRANSPORTATION BOARD, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CONTINUED) ACCOUNTS, RECORDS AND REPORTS FREIGHT COMMODITY STATISTICS § 1248.4 Originating and connecting line traffic. (a) Revenue freight reported as received from... or indirectly, so far as apparent from information on the waybills or abstracts. (b) Revenue freight...

  5. 49 CFR 1248.4 - Originating and connecting line traffic.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... TRANSPORTATION BOARD, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CONTINUED) ACCOUNTS, RECORDS AND REPORTS FREIGHT COMMODITY STATISTICS § 1248.4 Originating and connecting line traffic. (a) Revenue freight reported as received from... or indirectly, so far as apparent from information on the waybills or abstracts. (b) Revenue freight...

  6. Washington State freight truck origin and destination study : methods, procedures, and data dictionary

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1994-12-01

    The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)initiated a state-wide freight truck origin and destination study in April of 1993. A region-wide freight truck origin and destination study was first proposed in Washington as an element of th...

  7. Methods for forecasting freight in uncertainty : time series analysis of multiple factors.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2011-01-31

    The main goal of this research was to analyze and more accurately model freight movement in : Alabama. Ultimately, the goal of this project was to provide an overall approach to the : integration of accurate freight models into transportation plans a...

  8. WSDOT intermodal data linkages : freight ITS operational test evaluation final report. Part 2, freight ITS traffic data evaluation

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2003-01-01

    In mid-1999, in response to the U.S. Department of Transportation's request for participation in the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Intermodal Freight Field Operational Test (FOT) Program, the Washington State Department of Transportation (...

  9. Issues and Dimensions of Freight Car Size: A Compendium

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1980-10-01

    An investigation is made into the effects of the size, weight, and length of freight cars on the safety and efficiency of U.S. rail transportation. A review is made of the historical and present population and usage of the U.S. freight car fleet. Dis...

  10. Freight railroad regulation : Surface Transportation Board's oversight could benefit from evidence better identifying how mergers affect rates

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2001-07-01

    Railroads have been a primary mode of freight transportation for many years, especially for bulk commodities such as coal and grain. Over the last 25 years, the freight railroad industry has undergone substantial consolidation. Since 1994, just prior...

  11. Freight movement, port facilities, and economic competitiveness - supplemental task: county-to-county freight movement (national and state level) : final report.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2016-04-01

    While commodity movement data is available from several sources, notably from the U.S. : Department of Transportations Freight Analysis Framework (FAF), origins and destinations are heavily : spatially aggregated into FAF zones, which comprise mul...

  12. 75 FR 38128 - Ceva Freight, LLC, Dell Logistics Division, Including On-Site Leased Workers From Prologistix and...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-07-01

    ... Logistics Division, Including On-Site Leased Workers From Prologistix and Employment Staffing Solutions... 19, 2010, applicable to workers of CEVA Freight, LLC, Dell Logistics Division, including on-site..., North Carolina location of CEVA Freight, LLC, Dell Logistics Division. The Department has determined...

  13. Atlanta Rail Yard Study: Evaluation of local-scale air pollution trends using stationary and mobile monitoring

    EPA Science Inventory

    Intermodal rail yards are important nodes in the freight transportation network, where freight is organized and moved from one mode of transport to another, critical equipment is serviced, and freight is routed to its next destination. Rail yard environments are also areas with ...

  14. 76 FR 67730 - Ocean Transportation Intermediary License Applicants

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-11-02

    ... Type: New OFF License LF Freight USA LLC dba LF Logistics dba LF Freight dba IDS Logistics USA, dba IDS Freight Services, dba AGI Logistics USA, dba AGI Logistics, 230-59 International Airport Center Blvd., 270... Individual), Caetano R. Lopes, Vice President, Application Type: Add NVO Service Eztrans Logistics Ltd. (NVO...

  15. Freight Mobility Issues and Recommendation for the 1997 Baltimore Regional Transportation Plan: Report of the Transportation Steering Committee's Freight Movement Task Force

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1997-09-01

    This report provides an overview of the freight movement system within the Baltimore region, with an emphasis on intermodal facilities, identifies key long-range issues, and proposes investments and actions for inclusion in the 1997 Baltimore Regiona...

  16. 78 FR 54720 - Registration and Financial Security Requirements for Brokers of Property and Freight Forwarders

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-09-05

    ... Financial Security Requirements for Brokers of Property and Freight Forwarders AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier... security requirements applicable to property brokers and created new requirements for freight forwarders...., Washington, DC 20590- 0001, (202) 385-2367/2405 regarding financial security requirements or Kenneth Rodgers...

  17. 22 CFR 211.4 - Availability and shipment of commodities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-04-01

    .... (d) Payment or reimbursement of ocean freight costs. When A.I.D. contracts for ocean carriage... chapter) for ocean freight authorized by the United States upon presentation to AID/W of proof of payment to the ocean carrier. However, freight prepaid bills of lading which indicate firm incurrence of...

  18. 22 CFR 211.4 - Availability and shipment of commodities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-04-01

    .... (d) Payment or reimbursement of ocean freight costs. When A.I.D. contracts for ocean carriage... chapter) for ocean freight authorized by the United States upon presentation to AID/W of proof of payment to the ocean carrier. However, freight prepaid bills of lading which indicate firm incurrence of...

  19. 49 CFR 172.301 - General marking requirements for non-bulk packagings.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... contents of the rail car, truck or freight container are shipped from one consignor to one consignee. (e...-bulk packages. A transport vehicle or freight container containing only a single hazardous material in...) The transport vehicle or freight container contains no other material, hazardous or otherwise; and (v...

  20. 22 CFR 211.4 - Availability and shipment of commodities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-04-01

    .... (d) Payment or reimbursement of ocean freight costs. When A.I.D. contracts for ocean carriage... chapter) for ocean freight authorized by the United States upon presentation to AID/W of proof of payment to the ocean carrier. However, freight prepaid bills of lading which indicate firm incurrence of...

  1. 49 CFR 172.301 - General marking requirements for non-bulk packagings.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... contents of the rail car, truck or freight container are shipped from one consignor to one consignee. (e...-bulk packages. A transport vehicle or freight container containing only a single hazardous material in...) The transport vehicle or freight container contains no other material, hazardous or otherwise; and (v...

  2. Collision of Amtrak passenger train and Norfolk Southern freight train : November 30, 2007, Chicago, Illinois.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2013-10-01

    On November 30, 2007, an Amtrak passenger train travelling at approximately 33 mph collided with the rear of a standing freight train in Chicago, Illinois. The locomotive of the passenger train overrode the rear car of the freight train and came to r...

  3. From the ground up: aligning state freight plans to enhance state collaboration and establish regional and national harmonization of freight priorities.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2016-08-01

    This project reviews MAFC state freight plans and current planning efforts and provides a catalogue of state practices, data and analysis techniques, stakeholder involvement and other planning elements. The project also identifies where states share ...

  4. Exposure-response relationships for annoyance due to freight and passenger railway vibration exposure in residential environments.

    PubMed

    Sharp, Calum; Woodcock, James; Sica, Gennaro; Peris, Eulalia; Moorhouse, Andrew T; Waddington, David C

    2014-01-01

    In this work, exposure-response relationships for annoyance due to freight and passenger railway vibration exposure in residential environments are developed, so as to better understand the differences in human response to these two sources of environmental vibration. Data for this research come from a field study comprising interviews with respondents and measurements of their vibration exposure (N = 752). A logistic regression model is able to accurately classify 96% of these measured railway vibration signals as freight or passenger based on two signal properties that quantify the duration and low frequency content of each signal. Exposure-response relationships are then determined using ordinal probit modeling with fixed thresholds. The results indicate that people are able to distinguish between freight and passenger railway vibration, and that the annoyance response due to freight railway vibration is significantly higher than that due to passenger railway vibration, even for equal levels of exposure. In terms of a community tolerance level, the population studied is 15 dB (re 10(-6) m s(-2)) more tolerant to passenger railway vibration than freight railway vibration. These results have implications for the expansion of freight traffic on rail, or for policies to promote passenger railway.

  5. Reforming the road freight transportation system using systems thinking: An investigation of Coronial inquests in Australia.

    PubMed

    Newnam, Sharon; Goode, Natassia; Salmon, Paul; Stevenson, Mark

    2017-04-01

    Road freight transport is considered to be one of the most dangerous industries in Australia, accounting for over 30% of all work fatalities. Whilst system reform (i.e., change to policy and practice) is needed, it is not clear what this reform should be, or what approaches should be used to drive it. This article argues that road freight transportation reform should be underpinned by a systems thinking approach. Efforts to understand crash causation should be focused beyond the driver and identify contributing factors at other levels with the road freight system. Accordingly, we present the findings from a study that examined whether Australian Coronial investigations into road freight crashes reflect support appropriate system reform. Content analysis was used to identify the contributing factors and interrelations implicated in the road freight crashes described in publicly available Australian Coroner's inquest reports from the last 10 years (2004-2014; n=21). The results found evidence to suggest that the Coronial inquests provide some understanding of the complex system of factors influencing road freight transportation crashes in Australia. However, there was a lack of evidence to suggest an understanding of system-based reform based on the identification of reductionist-focused recommendations. It is concluded that researchers and practitioners (ie., government and industry) need to work together to develop prevention efforts focused on system reforms. Systems thinking based data collection and analysis frameworks are urgently required to help develop this understanding in road freight transportation. Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

  6. Freight transportation : national policy and strategies can help improve freight mobility : report to the ranking member, Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2008-01-01

    Continued development and efficient performance of the nations freight transportation system is vital to maintaining a strong U.S. economy and sustaining the nations competitive position in the global economy. Yet, increasing congestion on the ...

  7. 76 FR 27366 - CEVA Freight, LLC, Dell Logistics Division, Including On-Site Leased Workers From Prologistix...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-05-11

    ... Logistics Division, Including On-Site Leased Workers From Prologistix, Including Workers Whose Unemployment..., applicable to workers of CEVA Freight, LLC, Dell Logistics Division, including on-site leased workers from... workers employed at CEVA Freight, LLC, Dell Logistics Division, Winston-Salem, North Carolina who were...

  8. 76 FR 50123 - Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Hackensack River, Jersey City, NJ

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-08-12

    ... temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the Hack Freight Bridge, mile 3.1, across...-9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Hack Freight Bridge, across the Hackensack River at mile 3.1 has a... to provide openings. Under this temporary deviation the Hack Freight Bridge, mile 3.1, across the...

  9. 49 CFR 215.13 - Pre-departure inspection.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ..., DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RAILROAD FREIGHT CAR SAFETY STANDARDS General § 215.13 Pre-departure inspection. (a) At each location where a freight car is placed in a train, the freight car shall be inspected before the train departs. This inspection may be made before or after the car is placed in the train. (b...

  10. 49 CFR 215.13 - Pre-departure inspection.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ..., DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RAILROAD FREIGHT CAR SAFETY STANDARDS General § 215.13 Pre-departure inspection. (a) At each location where a freight car is placed in a train, the freight car shall be inspected before the train departs. This inspection may be made before or after the car is placed in the train. (b...

  11. 49 CFR 215.13 - Pre-departure inspection.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ..., DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RAILROAD FREIGHT CAR SAFETY STANDARDS General § 215.13 Pre-departure inspection. (a) At each location where a freight car is placed in a train, the freight car shall be inspected before the train departs. This inspection may be made before or after the car is placed in the train. (b...

  12. 49 CFR 215.5 - Definitions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... TRANSPORTATION RAILROAD FREIGHT CAR SAFETY STANDARDS General § 215.5 Definitions. As used in this part: (a) Break... significantly diminish the strength of the member are not considered to be “cracked”; (c) Railroad freight car means a car designed to carry freight, or railroad personnel, by rail and includes a: (1) Box car; (2...

  13. 49 CFR 215.5 - Definitions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... TRANSPORTATION RAILROAD FREIGHT CAR SAFETY STANDARDS General § 215.5 Definitions. As used in this part: (a) Break... significantly diminish the strength of the member are not considered to be “cracked”; (c) Railroad freight car means a car designed to carry freight, or railroad personnel, by rail and includes a: (1) Box car; (2...

  14. 77 FR 4396 - Petition for Waiver of Compliance

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-01-27

    ... from the Railroad Freight Car Safety Standards, 49 CFR 215.303, which requires stenciling on restricted freight cars, for 13 freight cars. The list of these 13 cars is contained in the Exhibit A of the petition... compliance from certain provisions of the Federal railroad safety regulations contained at 49 CFR Part 215...

  15. 49 CFR 215.13 - Pre-departure inspection.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ..., DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RAILROAD FREIGHT CAR SAFETY STANDARDS General § 215.13 Pre-departure inspection. (a) At each location where a freight car is placed in a train, the freight car shall be inspected before the train departs. This inspection may be made before or after the car is placed in the train. (b...

  16. 49 CFR 215.5 - Definitions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... TRANSPORTATION RAILROAD FREIGHT CAR SAFETY STANDARDS General § 215.5 Definitions. As used in this part: (a) Break... significantly diminish the strength of the member are not considered to be “cracked”; (c) Railroad freight car means a car designed to carry freight, or railroad personnel, by rail and includes a: (1) Box car; (2...

  17. 49 CFR 215.13 - Pre-departure inspection.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ..., DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RAILROAD FREIGHT CAR SAFETY STANDARDS General § 215.13 Pre-departure inspection. (a) At each location where a freight car is placed in a train, the freight car shall be inspected before the train departs. This inspection may be made before or after the car is placed in the train. (b...

  18. 49 CFR 215.5 - Definitions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... TRANSPORTATION RAILROAD FREIGHT CAR SAFETY STANDARDS General § 215.5 Definitions. As used in this part: (a) Break... significantly diminish the strength of the member are not considered to be “cracked”; (c) Railroad freight car means a car designed to carry freight, or railroad personnel, by rail and includes a: (1) Box car; (2...

  19. 19 CFR 351.515 - Internal transport and freight charges for export shipments.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-04-01

    ... shipments. 351.515 Section 351.515 Customs Duties INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE... Internal transport and freight charges for export shipments. (a) Benefit—(1) In general. In the case of internal transport and freight charges on export shipments, a benefit exists to the extent that the charges...

  20. 49 CFR 231.31 - Drawbars for freight cars; standard height.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 4 2013-10-01 2013-10-01 false Drawbars for freight cars; standard height. 231.31... cars; standard height. (a) Except on cars specified in paragraph (b) of this section— (1) On standard gage (561/2-inch gage) railroads, the maximum height of drawbars for freight cars (measured...

  1. 49 CFR 231.31 - Drawbars for freight cars; standard height.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 4 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Drawbars for freight cars; standard height. 231.31... cars; standard height. (a) Except on cars specified in paragraph (b) of this section— (1) On standard gage (561/2-inch gage) railroads, the maximum height of drawbars for freight cars (measured...

  2. 49 CFR 231.31 - Drawbars for freight cars; standard height.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 4 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Drawbars for freight cars; standard height. 231.31... cars; standard height. (a) Except on cars specified in paragraph (b) of this section— (1) On standard gage (561/2-inch gage) railroads, the maximum height of drawbars for freight cars (measured...

  3. 49 CFR 231.31 - Drawbars for freight cars; standard height.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 4 2012-10-01 2012-10-01 false Drawbars for freight cars; standard height. 231.31... cars; standard height. (a) Except on cars specified in paragraph (b) of this section— (1) On standard gage (561/2-inch gage) railroads, the maximum height of drawbars for freight cars (measured...

  4. 49 CFR 231.31 - Drawbars for freight cars; standard height.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 4 2014-10-01 2014-10-01 false Drawbars for freight cars; standard height. 231.31... cars; standard height. (a) Except on cars specified in paragraph (b) of this section— (1) On standard gage (561/2-inch gage) railroads, the maximum height of drawbars for freight cars (measured...

  5. 49 CFR 173.9 - Transport vehicles or freight containers containing lading which has been fumigated.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 2 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Transport vehicles or freight containers... MATERIALS REGULATIONS SHIPPERS-GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SHIPMENTS AND PACKAGINGS General § 173.9 Transport... hazardous material. (b) No person may offer for transportation or transport a rail car, freight container...

  6. 49 CFR 174.85 - Position in train of placarded cars, transport vehicles, freight containers, and bulk packagings.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 2 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Position in train of placarded cars, transport... TRANSPORTATION HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REGULATIONS CARRIAGE BY RAIL Handling of Placarded Rail Cars, Transport Vehicles and Freight Containers § 174.85 Position in train of placarded cars, transport vehicles, freight...

  7. 49 CFR 172.301 - General marking requirements for non-bulk packagings.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... container load, and the entire contents of the rail car, truck or freight container are shipped from one... quantities of a single hazardous material in non-bulk packages. A transport vehicle or freight container... loaded at one loading facility; (iv) The transport vehicle or freight container contains no other...

  8. 49 CFR 172.301 - General marking requirements for non-bulk packagings.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... container load, and the entire contents of the rail car, truck or freight container are shipped from one... quantities of a single hazardous material in non-bulk packages. A transport vehicle or freight container... loaded at one loading facility; (iv) The transport vehicle or freight container contains no other...

  9. 48 CFR 52.247-59 - F.o.b. Origin-Carload and Truckload Shipments.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    .... origin contracts with shipments in carloads or truckloads. This will facilitate realistic freight cost... weight that will result in the lowest freight rate (or per car charge) on file or published in common... highest applicable minimum weight that will result in the lowest possible freight rate (or per car charge...

  10. 48 CFR 52.247-59 - F.o.b. Origin-Carload and Truckload Shipments.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    .... origin contracts with shipments in carloads or truckloads. This will facilitate realistic freight cost... weight that will result in the lowest freight rate (or per car charge) on file or published in common... highest applicable minimum weight that will result in the lowest possible freight rate (or per car charge...

  11. 48 CFR 52.247-59 - F.o.b. Origin-Carload and Truckload Shipments.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    .... origin contracts with shipments in carloads or truckloads. This will facilitate realistic freight cost... weight that will result in the lowest freight rate (or per car charge) on file or published in common... highest applicable minimum weight that will result in the lowest possible freight rate (or per car charge...

  12. 49 CFR 176.172 - Structural serviceability of freight containers and vehicles carrying Class 1 (explosive...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... serviceability of freight containers and vehicles carrying Class 1 (explosive) materials on ships. (a) Except for... 49 Transportation 2 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Structural serviceability of freight containers and vehicles carrying Class 1 (explosive) materials on ships. 176.172 Section 176.172 Transportation...

  13. 49 CFR 176.172 - Structural serviceability of freight containers and vehicles carrying Class 1 (explosive...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... serviceability of freight containers and vehicles carrying Class 1 (explosive) materials on ships. (a) Except for... 49 Transportation 2 2013-10-01 2013-10-01 false Structural serviceability of freight containers and vehicles carrying Class 1 (explosive) materials on ships. 176.172 Section 176.172 Transportation...

  14. 48 CFR 47.207-7 - Liability and insurance.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... liability for injury to persons or damage to property other than the freight being transported; (2) The contractor's liability for loss of and/or damage to the freight being transported; and (3) The amount of... damage to the freight being transported is not specified, the usual measure of liability as prescribed in...

  15. 49 CFR 176.172 - Structural serviceability of freight containers and vehicles carrying Class 1 (explosive...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... serviceability of freight containers and vehicles carrying Class 1 (explosive) materials on ships. (a) Except for... 49 Transportation 2 2014-10-01 2014-10-01 false Structural serviceability of freight containers and vehicles carrying Class 1 (explosive) materials on ships. 176.172 Section 176.172 Transportation...

  16. 49 CFR 172.301 - General marking requirements for non-bulk packagings.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... container load, and the entire contents of the rail car, truck or freight container are shipped from one... or freight container containing only a single hazardous material in non-bulk packages must be marked... hazardous material is loaded at one loading facility; (iv) The transport vehicle or freight container...

  17. 48 CFR 47.207-7 - Liability and insurance.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... liability for injury to persons or damage to property other than the freight being transported; (2) The contractor's liability for loss of and/or damage to the freight being transported; and (3) The amount of... damage to the freight being transported is not specified, the usual measure of liability as prescribed in...

  18. 48 CFR 47.207-7 - Liability and insurance.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... liability for injury to persons or damage to property other than the freight being transported; (2) The contractor's liability for loss of and/or damage to the freight being transported; and (3) The amount of... damage to the freight being transported is not specified, the usual measure of liability as prescribed in...

  19. 48 CFR 52.247-59 - F.o.b. Origin-Carload and Truckload Shipments.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    .... origin contracts with shipments in carloads or truckloads. This will facilitate realistic freight cost... weight that will result in the lowest freight rate (or per car charge) on file or published in common... highest applicable minimum weight that will result in the lowest possible freight rate (or per car charge...

  20. 48 CFR 47.207-7 - Liability and insurance.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... liability for injury to persons or damage to property other than the freight being transported; (2) The contractor's liability for loss of and/or damage to the freight being transported; and (3) The amount of... damage to the freight being transported is not specified, the usual measure of liability as prescribed in...

  1. 48 CFR 47.207-7 - Liability and insurance.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... liability for injury to persons or damage to property other than the freight being transported; (2) The contractor's liability for loss of and/or damage to the freight being transported; and (3) The amount of... damage to the freight being transported is not specified, the usual measure of liability as prescribed in...

  2. 14 CFR Sec. 19-5 - Air transport traffic and capacity elements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ... passenger-miles CFD * 210 Revenue cargo tons enplaned CFD * 217 Enplaned freight M 219 Enplaned mail M 230 Revenue tons transported CFD * 237 Transported freight S 239 Transported mail S 240 Revenue ton-miles CFD * 241 Revenue ton-miles passenger CFD * 247 Revenue ton-miles freight CFD * 249 Revenue ton-miles mail...

  3. 14 CFR 298.61 - Reporting of traffic statistics.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    ... S 140 Revenue passenger-miles CFD* 210 Revenue cargo tons enplaned CFD* 217 Enplaned freight M 219 Enplaned mail M 230 Revenue tons transported CFD* 237 Transported freight S 239 Transported mail S 240 Revenue ton-miles CFD* 241 Revenue ton-miles passenger CFD* 247 Revenue ton-miles freight CFD* 249 Revenue...

  4. 14 CFR 298.61 - Reporting of traffic statistics.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ... S 140 Revenue passenger-miles CFD* 210 Revenue cargo tons enplaned CFD* 217 Enplaned freight M 219 Enplaned mail M 230 Revenue tons transported CFD* 237 Transported freight S 239 Transported mail S 240 Revenue ton-miles CFD* 241 Revenue ton-miles passenger CFD* 247 Revenue ton-miles freight CFD* 249 Revenue...

  5. 14 CFR 19-5 - Air transport traffic and capacity elements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    ... passenger-miles CFD * 210 Revenue cargo tons enplaned CFD * 217 Enplaned freight M 219 Enplaned mail M 230 Revenue tons transported CFD * 237 Transported freight S 239 Transported mail S 240 Revenue ton-miles CFD * 241 Revenue ton-miles passenger CFD * 247 Revenue ton-miles freight CFD * 249 Revenue ton-miles mail...

  6. 14 CFR 298.61 - Reporting of traffic statistics.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-01-01

    ... S 140 Revenue passenger-miles CFD* 210 Revenue cargo tons enplaned CFD* 217 Enplaned freight M 219 Enplaned mail M 230 Revenue tons transported CFD* 237 Transported freight S 239 Transported mail S 240 Revenue ton-miles CFD* 241 Revenue ton-miles passenger CFD* 247 Revenue ton-miles freight CFD* 249 Revenue...

  7. 14 CFR Sec. 19-5 - Air transport traffic and capacity elements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-01-01

    ... passenger-miles CFD * 210 Revenue cargo tons enplaned CFD * 217 Enplaned freight M 219 Enplaned mail M 230 Revenue tons transported CFD * 237 Transported freight S 239 Transported mail S 240 Revenue ton-miles CFD * 241 Revenue ton-miles passenger CFD * 247 Revenue ton-miles freight CFD * 249 Revenue ton-miles mail...

  8. 49 CFR 1248.1 - Freight commodity statistics.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 9 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Freight commodity statistics. 1248.1 Section 1248... STATISTICS § 1248.1 Freight commodity statistics. All class I railroads, as described in § 1240.1 of this... statistics on the basis of the commodity codes named in § 1248.101. Carriers shall report quarterly on the...

  9. 48 CFR 52.247-10 - Net Weight-General Freight.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... weighmaster on a certified scale) from the gross weight of the vehicle (determined by having the loaded... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 2 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Net Weight-General Freight....247-10 Net Weight—General Freight. As prescribed in 47.207-4(a)(2), insert the following clause in...

  10. 49 CFR 174.85 - Position in train of placarded cars, transport vehicles, freight containers, and bulk packagings.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 2 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Position in train of placarded cars, transport... TRANSPORTATION HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REGULATIONS CARRIAGE BY RAIL Handling of Placarded Rail Cars, Transport Vehicles and Freight Containers § 174.85 Position in train of placarded cars, transport vehicles, freight...

  11. 49 CFR 176.192 - Cargo handling equipment for freight containers carrying Class 1 (explosive) materials.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 2 2014-10-01 2014-10-01 false Cargo handling equipment for freight containers...) Materials Handling Class 1 (explosive) Materials in Port § 176.192 Cargo handling equipment for freight containers carrying Class 1 (explosive) materials. (a) Except in an emergency, only cargo handling equipment...

  12. 49 CFR 176.192 - Cargo handling equipment for freight containers carrying Class 1 (explosive) materials.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 2 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Cargo handling equipment for freight containers...) Materials Handling Class 1 (explosive) Materials in Port § 176.192 Cargo handling equipment for freight containers carrying Class 1 (explosive) materials. (a) Except in an emergency, only cargo handling equipment...

  13. 49 CFR 176.192 - Cargo handling equipment for freight containers carrying Class 1 (explosive) materials.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 2 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Cargo handling equipment for freight containers...) Materials Handling Class 1 (explosive) Materials in Port § 176.192 Cargo handling equipment for freight containers carrying Class 1 (explosive) materials. (a) Except in an emergency, only cargo handling equipment...

  14. 49 CFR 176.192 - Cargo handling equipment for freight containers carrying Class 1 (explosive) materials.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 2 2013-10-01 2013-10-01 false Cargo handling equipment for freight containers...) Materials Handling Class 1 (explosive) Materials in Port § 176.192 Cargo handling equipment for freight containers carrying Class 1 (explosive) materials. (a) Except in an emergency, only cargo handling equipment...

  15. 49 CFR 176.192 - Cargo handling equipment for freight containers carrying Class 1 (explosive) materials.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 2 2012-10-01 2012-10-01 false Cargo handling equipment for freight containers...) Materials Handling Class 1 (explosive) Materials in Port § 176.192 Cargo handling equipment for freight containers carrying Class 1 (explosive) materials. (a) Except in an emergency, only cargo handling equipment...

  16. Infrastructure management : Project A : developing a framework for prioritizing infrastructure improvements on critical freight corridors; Project B : developing a market based framework for freight infrastructure management.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2012-12-01

    Fully operational highways are necessary for efficient freight movements by the trucking industry. Yet, the combination of limited funding and aging infrastructure creates a grim scenario for states, which are dependent upon the economic benefits of ...

  17. 49 CFR 1248.1 - Freight commodity statistics.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 9 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Freight commodity statistics. 1248.1 Section 1248... STATISTICS § 1248.1 Freight commodity statistics. All class I railroads, as described in § 1240.1 of this... statistics on the basis of the commodity codes named in § 1248.101. Carriers shall report quarterly on the...

  18. Stability of athlete blood passport parameters during air freight.

    PubMed

    Ashenden, M; Sharpe, K; Plowman, J; Allbon, G; Lobigs, L; Baron, A; Gore, C J

    2014-10-01

    Fluctuations in ambient temperature and pressure, as well as physical jostling, may affect the stability of whole blood samples transported by air freight. The aim of this study was to characterize the stability of key blood variables during air freight and to investigate whether vibration or reduced pressure alone affected results. Over a 72-h interval, we evaluated the stability of full blood count indices (plus reticulocytes) in tubes that were air-freighted a total of 2, 10 and 28 h. We also examined the impact of 24 h of reduced atmospheric pressure (750 hpa or approximately 2500 m.a.s.l) and vibration (5 Hz). Samples were measured on a Sysmex XT-2000i instrument. The two key variables in the context of antidoping (haemoglobin concentration, reticulocytes) remained stable over a 72-h period regardless of the duration of air freight. Atmospheric pressure and vibration had no discernible effect. Whole blood samples stored in NanoCool devices can be relied upon to remain stable for at least 72 h despite interim air freight. © 2013 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

  19. Railroad bridges and tunnels : federal role in providing safety oversight and freight infrastructure investment could be better targeted : report to Congressional requesters

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2007-08-01

    Freight railroads account for over 40 percent (by weight) of the nations freight on a privately owned network that was largely built almost 100 years ago and includes over 76,000 railroad bridges and over 800 tunnels. As requested, the U.S Governm...

  20. Characterization of the near-source population around five candidate ports on the Eastern Seaboard and Gulf Coast using a multi-modal freight transport perspective

    EPA Science Inventory

    Many ports are currently preparing for increased freight traffic, which may result in elevated local air pollution in areas near the port and freight transportation corridors. In this study, a geographical information system (GIS) analysis of areas surrounding five ports – Port o...

  1. Atlanta Rail Yard Study (ARYS): Evaluation of local-scale air pollution trends and emissions quantification using stationary and mobile monitoring strategies

    EPA Science Inventory

    Intermodal rail yards are important nodes in the freight transportation network, where freight is organized and moved from one mode of transport to another, critical equipment is serviced, and freight is routed to its next destination. Rail yard environments are also areas with ...

  2. 33 CFR 96.210 - Who does this subpart apply to?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... freight vessel, a freight vessel or a self-propelled mobile offshore drilling unit (MODU) of 500 gross... public vessel, which includes a U.S. vessel of the National Defense Reserve Fleet owned by the U.S... more, engaged on a foreign voyage. (2) On or after July 1, 2002, for other freight vessels and self...

  3. 33 CFR 96.210 - Who does this subpart apply to?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... freight vessel, a freight vessel or a self-propelled mobile offshore drilling unit (MODU) of 500 gross... public vessel, which includes a U.S. vessel of the National Defense Reserve Fleet owned by the U.S... more, engaged on a foreign voyage. (2) On or after July 1, 2002, for other freight vessels and self...

  4. 33 CFR 96.210 - Who does this subpart apply to?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... freight vessel, a freight vessel or a self-propelled mobile offshore drilling unit (MODU) of 500 gross... public vessel, which includes a U.S. vessel of the National Defense Reserve Fleet owned by the U.S... more, engaged on a foreign voyage. (2) On or after July 1, 2002, for other freight vessels and self...

  5. 33 CFR 96.210 - Who does this subpart apply to?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... freight vessel, a freight vessel or a self-propelled mobile offshore drilling unit (MODU) of 500 gross... public vessel, which includes a U.S. vessel of the National Defense Reserve Fleet owned by the U.S... more, engaged on a foreign voyage. (2) On or after July 1, 2002, for other freight vessels and self...

  6. 49 CFR 387.409 - Insurance and surety companies.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ..., may be served in any proceeding at law or equity brought in any state in which the freight forwarder... (b) of this section. (d) In the Province or Territory of Canada in which a Canadian freight forwarder..., may be served in any proceeding at law or equity brought in any State in which the freight forwarder...

  7. 8. Freight Warehouse, looking east into the east section. Projecting ...

    Library of Congress Historic Buildings Survey, Historic Engineering Record, Historic Landscapes Survey

    8. Freight Warehouse, looking east into the east section. Projecting into the warehouse space are: (a) A loading dock with slatted walls (b) An office space above it and (c) A toilet and utility area. (b) and (c) are accessed through the Ticket Office. - Curtis Wharf, Freight Warehouse, O & Second Streets, Anacortes, Skagit County, WA

  8. 48 CFR 470.202 - Acquisition of commodities for United States Agency for International Development (USAID) programs.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... to foreign destinations and related freight to transport such commodities under Title II of Public... respect to a commodity procurement or a freight procurement will specify that in the event an offer... offer if the acceptance of another offer for the commodity or freight, when combined with other offers...

  9. 49 CFR Appendix B to Part 1580 - Summary of the Applicability of Part 1580

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... section Freight railroad carriers NOT transporting specified hazardous materials Freight railroad carriers transporting specified hazardous materials (§ 1580.100(b)) Rail operations at certain facilities that ship (i.e...) Allow TSA to inspect (§ 1580.5) X X X X X X Appoint rail security coordinator (§ 1580.101 freight...

  10. 49 CFR Appendix B to Part 1580 - Summary of the Applicability of Part 1580

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... section Freight railroad carriers NOT transporting specified hazardous materials Freight railroad carriers transporting specified hazardous materials (§ 1580.100(b)) Rail operations at certain facilities that ship (i.e...) Allow TSA to inspect (§ 1580.5) X X X X X X Appoint rail security coordinator (§ 1580.101 freight...

  11. 48 CFR 470.202 - Acquisition of commodities for United States Agency for International Development (USAID) programs.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... to foreign destinations and related freight to transport such commodities under Title II of Public... respect to a commodity procurement or a freight procurement will specify that in the event an offer... offer if the acceptance of another offer for the commodity or freight, when combined with other offers...

  12. 48 CFR 752.247-70 - Preference for privately owned U.S.-flag commercial vessels.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ..., depending on current compliance with Cargo Preference requirements. If freight under the contract is fixed... commodity. (viii) Gross weight in pounds and cubic feet if available. (ix) Total ocean freight revenue in U.S. dollars. Alternate I (d) If freight is fixed on a U.S. flag vessel, except as provided in...

  13. 49 CFR Appendix B to Part 1580 - Summary of the Applicability of Part 1580

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... section Freight railroad carriers NOT transporting specified hazardous materials Freight railroad carriers transporting specified hazardous materials (§ 1580.100(b)) Rail operations at certain facilities that ship (i.e...) Allow TSA to inspect (§ 1580.5) X X X X X X Appoint rail security coordinator (§ 1580.101 freight...

  14. 48 CFR 470.202 - Acquisition of commodities for United States Agency for International Development (USAID) programs.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... to foreign destinations and related freight to transport such commodities under Title II of Public... respect to a commodity procurement or a freight procurement will specify that in the event an offer... offer if the acceptance of another offer for the commodity or freight, when combined with other offers...

  15. 48 CFR 752.247-70 - Preference for privately owned U.S.-flag commercial vessels.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ..., depending on current compliance with Cargo Preference requirements. If freight under the contract is fixed... commodity. (viii) Gross weight in pounds and cubic feet if available. (ix) Total ocean freight revenue in U.S. dollars. Alternate I (d) If freight is fixed on a U.S. flag vessel, except as provided in...

  16. 48 CFR 752.247-70 - Preference for privately owned U.S.-flag commercial vessels.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ..., depending on current compliance with Cargo Preference requirements. If freight under the contract is fixed... commodity. (viii) Gross weight in pounds and cubic feet if available. (ix) Total ocean freight revenue in U.S. dollars. Alternate I (d) If freight is fixed on a U.S. flag vessel, except as provided in...

  17. 48 CFR 752.247-70 - Preference for privately owned U.S.-flag commercial vessels.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ..., depending on current compliance with Cargo Preference requirements. If freight under the contract is fixed... commodity. (viii) Gross weight in pounds and cubic feet if available. (ix) Total ocean freight revenue in U.S. dollars. Alternate I (d) If freight is fixed on a U.S. flag vessel, except as provided in...

  18. 48 CFR 470.202 - Acquisition of commodities for United States Agency for International Development (USAID) programs.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... to foreign destinations and related freight to transport such commodities under Title II of Public... respect to a commodity procurement or a freight procurement will specify that in the event an offer... offer if the acceptance of another offer for the commodity or freight, when combined with other offers...

  19. 49 CFR Appendix B to Part 1580 - Summary of the Applicability of Part 1580

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... section Freight railroad carriers NOT transporting specified hazardous materials Freight railroad carriers transporting specified hazardous materials (§ 1580.100(b)) Rail operations at certain facilities that ship (i.e...) Allow TSA to inspect (§ 1580.5) X X X X X X Appoint rail security coordinator (§ 1580.101 freight...

  20. Rail security : some actions taken to enhance passenger and freight rail security, but significant challenges remain : testimony before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2004-03-23

    Passenger and freight rail services are important links in the nation's transportation system. Terrorist attacks on passenger and/or freight rail services have the potential to cause widespread injury, loss of life, and economic disruption. The recen...

  1. 77 FR 69928 - Transco Railway Products Inc.-Acquisition and Operation Exemption-D&W Railroad LLC

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-11-21

    ... as the ``Depress Track,'' the ``Back Lead,'' and the ``Freight Track'' (the Freight Track leads to... the Freight Track to the Back Lead track).\\1\\ The tracks are located west of the main line, north of... qualify it as a Class III rail carrier, and further states that its projected annual revenue would not...

  2. 46 CFR 545.2 - Interpretation of Shipping Act of 1984-Unpaid ocean freight charges.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... 46 Shipping 9 2012-10-01 2012-10-01 false Interpretation of Shipping Act of 1984-Unpaid ocean freight charges. 545.2 Section 545.2 Shipping FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION REGULATIONS AFFECTING OCEAN... Act of 1984—Unpaid ocean freight charges. Section 10(a)(1) of the Shipping Act of 1984 (46 U.S.C...

  3. 46 CFR 545.2 - Interpretation of Shipping Act of 1984-Unpaid ocean freight charges.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... 46 Shipping 9 2014-10-01 2014-10-01 false Interpretation of Shipping Act of 1984-Unpaid ocean freight charges. 545.2 Section 545.2 Shipping FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION REGULATIONS AFFECTING OCEAN... Act of 1984—Unpaid ocean freight charges. Section 10(a)(1) of the Shipping Act of 1984 (46 U.S.C...

  4. 46 CFR 545.2 - Interpretation of Shipping Act of 1984-Unpaid ocean freight charges.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... 46 Shipping 9 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Interpretation of Shipping Act of 1984-Unpaid ocean freight charges. 545.2 Section 545.2 Shipping FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION REGULATIONS AFFECTING OCEAN... Act of 1984—Unpaid ocean freight charges. Section 10(a)(1) of the Shipping Act of 1984 (46 U.S.C...

  5. 46 CFR 545.2 - Interpretation of Shipping Act of 1984-Unpaid ocean freight charges.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... 46 Shipping 9 2013-10-01 2013-10-01 false Interpretation of Shipping Act of 1984-Unpaid ocean freight charges. 545.2 Section 545.2 Shipping FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION REGULATIONS AFFECTING OCEAN... Act of 1984—Unpaid ocean freight charges. Section 10(a)(1) of the Shipping Act of 1984 (46 U.S.C...

  6. 46 CFR 545.2 - Interpretation of Shipping Act of 1984-Unpaid ocean freight charges.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... 46 Shipping 9 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Interpretation of Shipping Act of 1984-Unpaid ocean freight charges. 545.2 Section 545.2 Shipping FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION REGULATIONS AFFECTING OCEAN... Act of 1984—Unpaid ocean freight charges. Section 10(a)(1) of the Shipping Act of 1984 (46 U.S.C...

  7. Freight transportation and the potential for invasions of exotic insects in urban and periurban forests of the United States

    Treesearch

    Manuel Colunga-Garcia; Robert A. Haack; Adesoji O. Adelaja

    2009-01-01

    Freight transportation is an important pathway for the introduction and dissemination of exotic forest insects (EFI). Identifying the final destination of imports is critical in determining the likelihood of EFI establishment. We analyzed the use of regional freight transport information to characterize risk of urban and periurban areas to EFI introductions. Specifc...

  8. Interstate 80 freight corridor analysis : current freight traffic, trends and projections in special consideration of Wyoming policy-makers in planning, engineering, highway safety and enforcement.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2008-12-01

    "This report is the result of a two-part study intended to provide input to WYDOTs long-term planning process for the I-80 facility. The first phase of the study involved an on-the-ground freight survey of over 2,000 truckers traveling eastbound a...

  9. An analysis of the possibility of Macro Fiber Composite transducers application in modernized freight wagon

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Płaczek, M.; Wróbel, A.; Buchacz, A.

    2016-08-01

    Paper presents an analysis of the possibility of application of piezoelectric foils - Macro Fiber Composite (MFC) in modernized freight wagons. It was verified if they can be successfully applied as sensors in developed system for structural health monitoring and in energy harvesting system. It is a part of a research project that aim is to develop a technology of freight wagons modernization. The goal of the project is to elongate the period between periodic repairs (by better corrosion protection) and improve conditions of exploitation of modernized wagons (easier unloading during winter conditions - no freezes of the charge to the freight wagon body shell). The additional aim is to develop system for structural health monitoring of the modernized body of the freight wagon as well as the system supporting management of a fleet of wagons using GPS system with power supply based on the energy recovered by MFC's from the wagon's vibrations during its exploitation. Results of laboratory tests as well as results of measurements on the real freight wagon during observed driving of the wagon are presented. At the same time measurements of the electric voltage generated by the MFC transducers excited by low frequencies harmonic excitation were verified.

  10. Evaluating policy-relevant emission inventories for transportation and electricity (Invited)

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Holloway, T.; Meier, P.; Bickford, E. E.

    2013-12-01

    We explore the challenges and opportunities in evaluating bottom-up emission inventories for transportation and electricity. These anthropogenic emissions respond in complex ways to technology and activity changes. Thus, it is essential that inventories capture historic emissions consistent with observations, as well as future emissions consistent with policy scenarios. For transportation, we focus on freight-related trucking emissions, represented by the Wisconsin Inventory for Freight Emissions (WIFE), developed with activity data from the U.S. Federal Highway Administration Freight Analysis Framework and emission factors from the EPA MOVES model. Because WIFE is linked to commodity flows and roadway speeds, it offers a useful data set to evaluate policy changes such as truck-to-rail modal shifts and alternative fuel choices. However, the value of the inventory in assessing these scenarios depends on its skill in calculating frieght-related emissions. Satellite data of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) from the OMI instrument aboard the NASA Aura satellite is used to evaluate truck and rail NOx emissions, especially on rural highways away from ground-based monitors. For electricity, we use the MyPower electricity dispatch model to calculate emissions and power generation in response to policy and technology changes. These include renewable portfolio standards, conservation, increased natural gas, and response to building demand. To evaluate MyPower, we compare with the Clean Air Markets database, and 2007 calculated daily afternoon emissions with satellite-derived NO2 from OMI. Drawing on the results of these studies, we discuss strategies to meet the information demands of both historically correct air quality inputs and future-relevant policy scenarios.

  11. Transportation Sector Model of the National Energy Modeling System. Volume 1

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    NONE

    1998-01-01

    This report documents the objectives, analytical approach and development of the National Energy Modeling System (NEMS) Transportation Model (TRAN). The report catalogues and describes the model assumptions, computational methodology, parameter estimation techniques, model source code, and forecast results generated by the model. The NEMS Transportation Model comprises a series of semi-independent models which address different aspects of the transportation sector. The primary purpose of this model is to provide mid-term forecasts of transportation energy demand by fuel type including, but not limited to, motor gasoline, distillate, jet fuel, and alternative fuels (such as CNG) not commonly associated with transportation. Themore » current NEMS forecast horizon extends to the year 2010 and uses 1990 as the base year. Forecasts are generated through the separate consideration of energy consumption within the various modes of transport, including: private and fleet light-duty vehicles; aircraft; marine, rail, and truck freight; and various modes with minor overall impacts, such as mass transit and recreational boating. This approach is useful in assessing the impacts of policy initiatives, legislative mandates which affect individual modes of travel, and technological developments. The model also provides forecasts of selected intermediate values which are generated in order to determine energy consumption. These elements include estimates of passenger travel demand by automobile, air, or mass transit; estimates of the efficiency with which that demand is met; projections of vehicle stocks and the penetration of new technologies; and estimates of the demand for freight transport which are linked to forecasts of industrial output. Following the estimation of energy demand, TRAN produces forecasts of vehicular emissions of the following pollutants by source: oxides of sulfur, oxides of nitrogen, total carbon, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and volatile organic compounds.« less

  12. Transportation costs for forest products from the Puget Sound area and Alaska to Pacific Rim markets.

    Treesearch

    Harold W. Wisdom

    1990-01-01

    Ocean freight rates to Pacific Rim markets for softwood logs, cants, and wood pulp from Alaska were compared with rates from the Puget Sound area by using analysis of covariance and analysis of variance techniques. The results did not support the hypothesis that lower freight rates for Alaska result from shorter shipping distances. In many cases, ocean freight rates...

  13. 48 CFR 847.303-70 - F.o.b. origin, freight prepaid, transportation charges to be included on the invoice.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 5 2012-10-01 2012-10-01 false F.o.b. origin, freight... Transportation in Supply Contracts 847.303-70 F.o.b. origin, freight prepaid, transportation charges to be... shipping cost, if the shipped parcel weighs 70 pounds or less and does not exceed 108 inches in length and...

  14. 48 CFR 847.303-70 - F.o.b. origin, freight prepaid, transportation charges to be included on the invoice.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 5 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false F.o.b. origin, freight... Transportation in Supply Contracts 847.303-70 F.o.b. origin, freight prepaid, transportation charges to be... shipping cost, if the shipped parcel weighs 70 pounds or less and does not exceed 108 inches in length and...

  15. 48 CFR 847.303-70 - F.o.b. origin, freight prepaid, transportation charges to be included on the invoice.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 5 2013-10-01 2013-10-01 false F.o.b. origin, freight... Transportation in Supply Contracts 847.303-70 F.o.b. origin, freight prepaid, transportation charges to be... shipping cost, if the shipped parcel weighs 70 pounds or less and does not exceed 108 inches in length and...

  16. 48 CFR 847.303-70 - F.o.b. origin, freight prepaid, transportation charges to be included on the invoice.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 5 2014-10-01 2014-10-01 false F.o.b. origin, freight... Transportation in Supply Contracts 847.303-70 F.o.b. origin, freight prepaid, transportation charges to be... shipping cost, if the shipped parcel weighs 70 pounds or less and does not exceed 108 inches in length and...

  17. 48 CFR 847.303-70 - F.o.b. origin, freight prepaid, transportation charges to be included on the invoice.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 5 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false F.o.b. origin, freight... Transportation in Supply Contracts 847.303-70 F.o.b. origin, freight prepaid, transportation charges to be included on the invoice. (a) The delivery terms will be stated as “f.o.b. origin, transportation prepaid...

  18. 49 CFR Appendix C to Part 215 - FRA Freight Car Standards Defect Code

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 4 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false FRA Freight Car Standards Defect Code C Appendix C... ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RAILROAD FREIGHT CAR SAFETY STANDARDS Pt. 215, App. C Appendix C to... 13/4″. (C)(1) Rim thickness is 11/16″ or less; (2) Rim thickness is 5/8″ or less; (3) Rim thickness...

  19. A concept of technology for freight wagons modernization

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Pɫaczek, M.; Wróbel, A.; Buchacz, A.

    2016-11-01

    Rail transport is a very important part of the modern economy, one of the components determining its dynamic development. It is therefore important to conduct research and taking action aimed at the development and refinement of this branch of industry. Such actions directly translate into an increase in its effectiveness, safety, reduction of burden on the environment and society. Nowadays numerous studies are conducted, aimed at introducing new technologies and solutions, both in terms of railway infrastructure and logistics management systems, as well as in traction vehicles themselves. Introduction of modern technology helps eliminate or reduce nuisance problems associated with the implementation of any kind of transport or the operation of the used technical means. Presented paper concerns an issue of freight wagon modernization using composite materials. It presents a part of a research project that aim is to develop a technology of freight wagons modernization during their periodic repair. The main problem during exploitation of concerned types of freight wagons designed for coal transport is corrosion of the wagon's body shell. The goal of the project is to elongate the period between periodic repairs (by better corrosion protection) and improve conditions of exploitation of modernized freight wagons (for example easier unloading during winter conditions - no freezes of the charge to the freight wagon body shell). One of elements of the project is also to develop a system for diagnosing the technical condition of the modernized shell of wagon body during operation. For this purpose the use of non-destructive testing methods of technical state of constructions will be used, including methods that use the analysis of dynamic response of the object. Application of the composite panels to the freight wagon's body shell was proposed as the solution that can solve mentioned problems during exploitation of freight wagons. The composite panels composed of fiberglass and epoxy resin were proposed. They will be mounted on the body shell using blind rivet nuts. What is more the body shell of the modernized freight wagon will be painted using an anticorrosion agent. The research project is realized by a consortium composed by research units and industry and supported by the Polish National Centre for Research and Development.

  20. Potentials for Platooning in U.S. Highway Freight Transport: Preprint

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Muratori, Matteo; Holden, Jacob; Lammert, Michael

    2017-03-15

    Smart technologies enabling connection among vehicles and between vehicles and infrastructure as well as vehicle automation to assist human operators are receiving significant attention as means for improving road transportation systems by reducing fuel consumption - and related emissions - while also providing additional benefits through improving overall traffic safety and efficiency. For truck applications, currently responsible for nearly three-quarters of the total U.S. freight energy use and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, platooning has been identified as an early feature for connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) that could provide significant fuel savings and improved traffic safety and efficiency without radicalmore » design or technology changes compared to existing vehicles. A statistical analysis was performed based on a large collection of real-world U.S. truck usage data to estimate the fraction of total miles that are technically suitable for platooning. In particular, our analysis focuses on estimating 'platoonable' mileage based on overall highway vehicle use and prolonged high-velocity traveling, establishing that about 65% of the total miles driven by combination trucks could be driven in platoon formation, leading to a 4% reduction in total truck fuel consumption. This technical potential for 'platoonable' miles in the U.S. provides an upper bound for scenario analysis considering fleet willingness to platoon as an estimate of overall benefits of early adoption of CAV technologies. A benefit analysis is proposed to assess the overall potential for energy savings and emissions mitigation by widespread implementation of highway platooning for trucks.« less

  1. 49 CFR 1242.73 - Cleaning car interiors and freight lost and damaged-all other (accounts XX-53-70 and 51-53-00).

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... 49 Transportation 9 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Cleaning car interiors and freight lost and damaged-all other (accounts XX-53-70 and 51-53-00). 1242.73 Section 1242.73 Transportation Other... freight lost and damaged—all other (accounts XX-53-70 and 51-53-00). Separate common expenses on basis of...

  2. Analysis of the Connectivity and Centralization of Regional Air Freight Networks.

    DTIC Science & Technology

    1978-08-01

    economic efficiency. Pegrum char- acterized the CAB’s ratemaking policy as thirty years of in- decision. In surveys comparing regulated and unregulated b...cipants in the air freight system are basically the shippers, the surface carriers, and the air carriers. Air freight forwarders are "indirect carriers...aircraft characteristics which I will raise the break-even load factor are its shape and design density. Aircraft fuselages are basically cylindrical

  3. 46 CFR Exhibit No. 1 to Subpart Q... - Application for Refund or Waiver of Freight Charges Due to Tariff or Quoting Error

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... 46 Shipping 9 2012-10-01 2012-10-01 false Application for Refund or Waiver of Freight Charges Due to Tariff or Quoting Error No. Exhibit No. 1 to Subpart Q [§ 502.271(d)] of Part 502 Shipping... or Waiver of Freight Charges Pt. 502, Subpt. Q, Exh. 1 Exhibit No. 1 to Subpart Q [§ 502.271(d)] of...

  4. 46 CFR Exhibit No. 1 to Subpart Q... - Application for Refund or Waiver of Freight Charges Due to Tariff or Quoting Error

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... 46 Shipping 9 2013-10-01 2013-10-01 false Application for Refund or Waiver of Freight Charges Due to Tariff or Quoting Error No. Exhibit No. 1 to Subpart Q [§ 502.271(d)] of Part 502 Shipping... or Waiver of Freight Charges Pt. 502, Subpt. Q, Exh. 1 Exhibit No. 1 to Subpart Q [§ 502.271(d)] of...

  5. 46 CFR Exhibit No. 1 to Subpart Q... - Application for Refund or Waiver of Freight Charges Due to Tariff or Quoting Error

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... 46 Shipping 9 2014-10-01 2014-10-01 false Application for Refund or Waiver of Freight Charges Due to Tariff or Quoting Error No. Exhibit No. 1 to Subpart Q [§ 502.271(d)] of Part 502 Shipping... or Waiver of Freight Charges Pt. 502, Subpt. Q, Exh. 1 Exhibit No. 1 to Subpart Q [§ 502.271(d)] of...

  6. 46 CFR Exhibit No. 1 to Subpart Q... - Application for Refund or Waiver of Freight Charges Due to Tariff or Quoting Error

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... 46 Shipping 9 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Application for Refund or Waiver of Freight Charges Due to Tariff or Quoting Error No. Exhibit No. 1 to Subpart Q [§ 502.271(d)] of Part 502 Shipping... or Waiver of Freight Charges Pt. 502, Subpt. Q, Exh. 1 Exhibit No. 1 to Subpart Q [§ 502.271(d)] of...

  7. 46 CFR Exhibit No. 1 to Subpart Q... - Application for Refund or Waiver of Freight Charges Due to Tariff or Quoting Error

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... 46 Shipping 9 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Application for Refund or Waiver of Freight Charges Due to Tariff or Quoting Error No. Exhibit No. 1 to Subpart Q [§ 502.271(d)] of Part 502 Shipping... or Waiver of Freight Charges Pt. 502, Subpt. Q, Exh. 1 Exhibit No. 1 to Subpart Q [§ 502.271(d)] of...

  8. A STUDY ON TEMPORAL DISTRIBUTION OF FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION IN CONSIDERATION OF DAILY WORK-LIFE CYCLE

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Kitaoka, Daiki; Hara, Hidetaka; Oeda, Yoshinao; Sumi, Tomonori

    As advanced freight service is demanded, the time related requirements fo r freight transportation becomes more and more significant. This study, focusing on temporal distribution of freight transportation responding to the travel time, developed a shipment departure time decision model for each item, aiming at quantitatively grasping social requirement in the time domain. The model takes account of the daily work cycle of both work cy cles of shippers and carriers along with the travel time. The proposed model has a similar structure as that derived from the previous studies taking account of the daily living cycle of individuals. This model properly reproduced temporal distribution of shipment departure time that changes depending on the length of necessary lead time for each item.

  9. North view; Canopy detail and platformlevel freight elevator North ...

    Library of Congress Historic Buildings Survey, Historic Engineering Record, Historic Landscapes Survey

    North view; Canopy detail and platform-level freight elevator - North Philadelphia Station, 2900 North Broad Street, on northwest corner of Broad Street & Glenwood Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

  10. NorthEast view; Platform, canopy, and freight elevator North Philadelphia ...

    Library of Congress Historic Buildings Survey, Historic Engineering Record, Historic Landscapes Survey

    North-East view; Platform, canopy, and freight elevator - North Philadelphia Station, 2900 North Broad Street, on northwest corner of Broad Street & Glenwood Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

  11. Higher speed freight truck : structural analysis.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2013-10-01

    Sharma & Associates, Inc. (SA) had previously (20052009) developed a higher speed freight truck under sponsorship ofthe : Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Under the current contract, SA wastasked with developing performance requirements : fo...

  12. To left of center is freight elevator used to move ...

    Library of Congress Historic Buildings Survey, Historic Engineering Record, Historic Landscapes Survey

    To left of center is freight elevator used to move materials to the upper floors of the building. This elevator is also powered via the belts and drive shafts which operate the machine tools. Sign on elevator reads 'For Mr. Edison's Personal Use Only;' according to rumor, Edison was encouraged to use the elevator as he grew older, but refused. The elevator is designed for freight only. - Thomas A. Edison Laboratories, Building No. 5, Main Street & Lakeside Avenue, West Orange, Essex County, NJ

  13. Inbound freight: an untapped resource for saving money.

    PubMed

    Kuehn, Kurt

    2007-12-01

    With all the responsibilities placed on materials managers, it is not surprising that some processes such as shipping are overlooked when it comes to cutting costs. But by taking a closer look at inbound freight costs, materials managers might discover an untapped resource for saving thousands, and in some cases millions, of dollars. Finding out how costs vary among vendors for shipping the same type of item can eliminate unnecessary freight charges. Initially, the process takes time, but the bottom line will be better for it.

  14. Lateral Support Systems And Underpinning. Volume III: Construction Methods

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1997-03-01

    Contains the proceedings of the National Freight Planning Applications Conference held October 1996 and the proceedings of the Urban Goods Movement and Freight Forecasting Conference held in September 1997.

  15. Intermodal Freight Symposium : workbook

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1997-01-01

    On September 30, 1996, the Federal Highway Administrations ITS Joint Program Office and the National Highway Institute hosted an lntermodal Freight Symposium. The symposium brought together public and private sector experts in fright movement and ...

  16. Approaches to mitigate freight congestion.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2008-11-20

    Strong productivity gains in the U.S. economy hinge, in part, on transportation networks working efficiently. Continued development and efficient management of the nation's freight transportation system, especially highways and rail lines that connec...

  17. Freight planning for Texas : expanding the dialogue.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2011-02-01

    Efficient, reliable, and safe freight transportation is critical to the economic prosperity of any region. An : efficient multimodal and intermodal transportation system reduces transportation and supply chain transaction : costs and increases connec...

  18. Preparing Texas' freight transportation system for 2055.

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    2017-04-01

    Efficient, reliable, and safe freight transportation is critical to the economic prosperity of any region. An efficient multimodal and intermodal transportation system reduces transportation and supply chain transaction costs and increases connectivi...

  19. 48 CFR 52.247-7 - Freight Excluded.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... Excluded. As prescribed in 47.207-3(d)(2), insert a clause substantially as follows in solicitations and..., commodities in bulk, commodities injurious or contaminating to other freight; and shipments that the...

  20. 48 CFR 52.247-7 - Freight Excluded.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... Excluded. As prescribed in 47.207-3(d)(2), insert a clause substantially as follows in solicitations and..., commodities in bulk, commodities injurious or contaminating to other freight; and shipments that the...

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