The function of the freight distribution systems

Summary To sum up it can be said that new or further developed systems of haulage must be found, especially in conurbations, in order to be able to cope efficiently with freight transport. The scheme here presented for freight distribution centres is one possibility which has been much discussed. The establishment of such a freight distribution centre in Koblenz by the end of 1976 could be regarded as a first step towards its realization. By means of this model which was generally planned by Dornier and which is open to visit, provides solutions for many problems. It is yet too early for a final evaluation of the entire system but approaches have been made to the Federal Ministry of Research and Technology for a research project and thus to a good starting point for realization.