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Chapter 6 - Transportation Flashcards

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Definition of Transportation

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Movement of goods from the point of origin to the point of consumption

Can be divided into two, Private Transport & Public Transport

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Modes of Transport

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  1. Rail
  2. Road
  3. Water
  4. Air
  5. Pipeline
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Rail Transport Characteristics

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  • Convenient for long distance
  • Faster than road
  • Suitable for heavy load, long distance
  • Less affected by weather
  • Unavailable in remote areas
  • Inflexible for loading & unloading
  • Environmentally friendly
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Types of services provided (Rail)

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  • Piggyback
  • Trailer on Flatcar (TOFC)
  • Container on Flatcar (COFC)
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Example of Rail Transport

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  • Automobile Car Train
  • Centre Beam Car Train
  • Gondola Car Train
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Road Transport Characteristics

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  • Most suitable for short to medium distance
  • Can deliver to the final destination, high accessibility, easy to schedule
  • Can transport any kind of goods and people
  • No need for specific terminal
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Road Transport can be divide into two

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Full Truck Load (FTL)
- Carries on dedicated shipment

Less Than Truck Load (LTL)
- Small loads or quantities of freight

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Benefits of FTL

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  • Faster delivery because it only has one load to consider
  • Suitable for high value cargo
  • Cost effective, negotiable cost
  • Less rick, only handled twice
  • Environmentally friendly, less truck on the road
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Benefits of LTL

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  • Longer to deliver, more handling, can be scheduled more frequently
  • Transport less shipment
  • Cut down cost, because shared
  • Risk of freight damage, theft or misloading of goods
  • Environmental friendly, since trucks carry multiple shipments
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Types of Services Provided (Road)

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  1. Road Haulage
  2. Small Package Carrier
  3. Third-Party Logistics
  4. Intermodal Services
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Road Haulage Truck

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Carry
- Agricultural Products
- Frozen food
- Bakery
- Watches
- Electrical products

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Small Package

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  • Courier companies (FedEx)
  • Combine transport modes, air, road
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Third Parties

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  • Transportation Brokers, Freight Forwarders, Shipper’s Association
  • Don’t own transportation or equipment
  • Partner with carriers
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Intermodal Services

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  • Combine transportation
  • Most popular, TOFC & Rolling road trains
  • Combine the cost & advantage of transport modes
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Example of Road Transport

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  • Side Curtain Truck
  • Tanker Truck
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Water Transport Characteristics

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  • Long distance/International trade
  • Carries bulk cargo
  • Large capacity
  • Cheaper than other modes
  • Rough handling, need good packaging
  • Slow, but low cost
  • Poor accessibility
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5 Common Types of Sea Cargo

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  • Container Cargo
  • Liquid cargo
  • Dry Bulk
  • Break Bulk
  • Roll On / Roll Off
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Container Cargo

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  • Items: Computer, clothing, toys
  • 20 ft / 40 ft
  • Metal walls protect against extreme temperature & weather conditions
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Liquid Bulk

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  • Items: Crude oil, Petroleum products, Chemicals
  • Transported in larger specialized tanks
  • Vessels are regularly monitored and inspected to meet safety regulations
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Dry Bulk

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  • Items: Grain, Coal, Cement
  • Loose cargo transported in large quantity without packaging
  • Special measures, visual monitoring and moisture monitoring
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Break Bulk

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  • Items: Steel Beams, Lumber, Machinery
  • Cargo that is too large for container.
  • Handled individually and loaded directly on the ship
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Roll On / Roll Off

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  • Items: Cars, Trucks, Buses
  • Vehicles or wheeled cargo that are driven on/off via ramps
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Air Transport Characteristics

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  • Fast, but expensive
  • Handle expensive & valuable goods
  • Frequent, reliable service & rapid time transit
  • Best for long haul, competitive for shorter distance
  • Service coverage is limited to between major points
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Air Transport Example

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  • Airship Aircraft Carrier
  • Military Cargo Plane
  • Cargo Aircraft
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Pipeline Characteristics

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  • Continuous flow, 24/7
  • Expensive initial investment
  • Unaffected by traffic, weather
  • Less manpower
  • Fast delivery
  • Flow monitored & controlled by computer
  • Low risk of loss & damage
  • Limited to only natural gas, crude oil, petroleum, water & chemicals

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