Intermodal Development

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Pallets & Forklifts (1930s)

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Enabled easier handling and storage of goods.

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TOFC - Trailer on Flat Car (1952)

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Allowed truck trailers to be loaded onto rail cars.

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Container (1956)

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Standard-sized containers introduced by Malcolm McLean; revolutionized cargo transport.

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Container Gantry Crane & Straddle Carrier (1959)

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Specialized equipment for loading/unloading containers efficiently.

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Container Terminal (1962)

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Facilities built specifically for container handling.

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Container Standardization (1965)

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ISO standards for container sizes and fittings, enabling global compatibility.

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Transatlantic Services (1966)

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Start of regular container shipping across oceans.

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COFC - Container on Flat Car (1967)

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Containers placed directly on rail cars without chassis.

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Cellular Containership (1968)

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Ships designed specifically for stacking containers in cells.

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Rail Deregulation (1980s)

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Opened the rail market to competition; improved efficiency.