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The unit train and its application to Logistics problems in North America

JOHN H. MARINO (Associate, A. T. Kearney & Company, Inc., Management Consultants, Chicago, Illinois, USA)

International Journal of Physical Distribution

ISSN: 0020-7527

Article publication date: 1 February 1971

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Abstract

Possibilities for significant reductions in line‐haul rates and improved service are occuring through the development of the unit train principle. In this article the author describes the North American experience with unit trains.

Citation

MARINO, J.H. (1971), "The unit train and its application to Logistics problems in North America", International Journal of Physical Distribution, Vol. 1 No. 2, pp. 65-71. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb038825

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MCB UP Ltd

Copyright © 1971, MCB UP Limited

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