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Record 1 2023-12-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Loads and Weights (Transport.)
  • Freight Service (Rail Transport)
CONT

Having the maximum rate based on a key carload weight would permit incentive features to stimulate economical loading and handling and would leave open an area for negotiation between the railway and the shipper for the sharing of such economies as result.

Key term(s)
  • key car load weight

French

Domaine(s)
  • Poids et charges (Transports)
  • Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
CONT

Si le tarif maximum est fondé sur un poids-clef par wagonnée, cela encouragera l'expéditeur aussi bien que le transporteur à charger les wagons et à manutentionner la marchandise de la façon la plus économique [...]

Key term(s)
  • poids-clé par wagonnée

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