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Record 1 2003-06-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Containers
  • Transport of Goods
DEF

A container for pure inland transport designed by the International Union of Railways; it has the same dimensions as an ISO 20' container, but with less strength and with side doors allowing unloading on rail sidings.

Key term(s)
  • T container

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conteneurs
  • Transport de marchandises
DEF

Conteneur destiné aux transports purement intérieurs conçu par l'Union internationale des chemins de fer; il a les mêmes dimensions qu'un conteneur ISO de 20 pieds, mais sa rigidité est moindre et des portes latérales permettent le déchargement sur les quais ferroviaires.

OBS

T = terrestre.

Spanish

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