Savings of 50% in man hours required to load and unload bulk storage mail cars at principal railroad stations and terminals may be possible through use of palletized containers and mechanized materials handling methods being tested in service by three railroads and Post Office Dept.


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    Title :

    Mechanical handling of bulk storage mail


    Additional title:

    Ry Age


    Published in:

    Railway Age ; 129 , n 25


    Publication date :

    1950


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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