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== Rail ==
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:* Minimum floor loading is 1200 psf.  Assume bulk commodities will be stacked to the eaves.
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:* Incorporate rail stipulated within the forecast window and where feasible.
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:* For roof loading, consider additional dead load to include solar panels or green roof, as agency energy and environmental programs require (~30 psf additional DL).
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:* Locate new berth and terminal facilities near existing rail lines.
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:* For mission critical facilities located in areas susceptible to flooding, consider including a backup generator installed above the 100 year FEMA flood plain.
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:* In new construction, configure the berth structure for future rail installation if rail is not already included in the work.
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:* Locate landside and berth heavy lift areas near rail (for project cargo) or configure site development in the vicinity including future provision for such.
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==  Truckaway ==
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:* Configure berth and backlands to accommodate trucks and design trailers required in the forecast window.
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:* Whenever possible, develop berth and backlands to readily accommodate the largest design trailers with relatively minor retrofit.
  
 
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Latest revision as of 17:12, 11 December 2024

Intermodal

Primary Guidance

Rail

  • Incorporate rail stipulated within the forecast window and where feasible.
  • Locate new berth and terminal facilities near existing rail lines.
  • In new construction, configure the berth structure for future rail installation if rail is not already included in the work.
  • Locate landside and berth heavy lift areas near rail (for project cargo) or configure site development in the vicinity including future provision for such.

Truckaway

  • Configure berth and backlands to accommodate trucks and design trailers required in the forecast window.
  • Whenever possible, develop berth and backlands to readily accommodate the largest design trailers with relatively minor retrofit.
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