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Underslung Containers for Semi-trailers
6th April 1962, Page 57
6th April 1962
Page 57
Page 57, 6th April 1962
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AA NEW type of container system, called . the ExpressPak, has been developed in the U.S.A. by Ryder System, Inc., Miami. The container, which Can hold about 1.5 tons, attaches to the main framing members of a semi-trailer, and incorporates wheels, built-in lifting gear and side doors.
The containers. are made of steel and weigh 850 lb., and attachment to a semitrailer is claimed to take only minutes. Ryder's are using the containers on their Package Express delivery services, and their use is permitting last-minute acceptance of traffic and immediate access to the smalls on arrival at the destination.