Chicago is the third largest intermodal freight hub in the world. Joliet, being so close, makes a great place as a depot to intercept much of... Show moreChicago is the third largest intermodal freight hub in the world. Joliet, being so close, makes a great place as a depot to intercept much of Chicago’s goods, it is also far enough away to avoid further congestion in the city. Currently one hub exists in Joliet (Elwood BNSF), another is being developed (Centerpoint), and one is being proposed off of Lorenzo road. Our sponsor, Mi-Jack, has asked us to come up with solutions to make these freight hubs more efficient. Deliverables Show less
Chicago, being the third largest freight hub in the world, needs an efficient movement of goods for the increasing freight shipments. Sponsorsh... Show moreChicago, being the third largest freight hub in the world, needs an efficient movement of goods for the increasing freight shipments. Sponsorship: Mi-Jack Deliverables for IPRO 307: Finding Uses for Alternative Fuels in Intermodal Transportation Hubs for the fall 2009 semester. Show less
Chicago, being the third largest freight hub in the world, needs an efficient movement of goods for the increasing freight shipments. Sponsorsh... Show moreChicago, being the third largest freight hub in the world, needs an efficient movement of goods for the increasing freight shipments. Sponsorship: Mi-Jack Deliverables for IPRO 307: Finding Uses for Alternative Fuels in Intermodal Transportation Hubs for the fall 2009 semester. Show less
