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Cargo transfer system using a palletized container

  • US 20040213652A1
  • Filed: 02/10/2004
  • Published: 10/28/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/19/2002
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A system for centralized transfer of cargo to and from rail cars comprising:

  • a first railway to accommodate the rail cars;

    a staging area; and

    a second railway positioned between the first railway and the staging area to accommodate a movable transfer dock;

    a palletized cargo container specifically adapted for shipping cargo in a rail car comprising a base;

    two side walls extending upward from said base;

    a platform secured to said side walls; and

    an open top;

    wherein the rail car has a conveyor means on the floor thereof;

    wherein the palletized cargo container is movable on said conveyor means; and

    wherein the cargo is transferred between the staging area and the rail cars via the movable transfer dock.

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