title = "Intermodal Terminal Operations"

content = """
Intermodal terminals are critical hubs where freight is transferred between rail
and other modes of transport, primarily trucks and ships. Efficient management
of these terminals is essential for maintaining the speed and reliability of
high-priority intermodal "Z-trains."

**Transfer Processes:** Containers and trailers are loaded and unloaded using
specialized equipment such as reach stackers, gantry cranes, and side-loaders.
Dispatchers coordinate the arrival and departure of intermodal trains to align
with terminal capacity and truck gate schedules.

**Yard Management:** Intermodal yards are organized into "blocks" based on
destination and priority. Dispatchers must ensure that trains are built with the
correct mix of domestic and international containers, optimizing for weight
distribution and destination sequencing to minimize intermediate switching.

**Dwell Time Optimization:** Minimizing the time a container spends in the yard
(dwell time) is a key performance metric. Dispatchers monitor terminal flow and
coordinate with drayage providers to ensure timely pickup and delivery,
preventing yard congestion and ensuring that rail assets are utilized
effectively.
"""

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